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{{Short description|2015 Indian film by S. Sathiyamoorthy}} | |||
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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Charles Shafiq Karthiga | | name = Charles Shafiq Karthiga | ||
| image = | | image = | ||
| caption = | | caption = | ||
| writer = | | writer = | ||
| starring = [[Sharran Kumar]]<br>[[Jai Quehaeni]]<br>Mishal<br>[[Narayan Lucky|Narayan]]<br>Vimal | | starring = [[Sharran Kumar]]<br>[[Jai Quehaeni]]<br>Mishal<br>[[Narayan Lucky|Narayan]]<br>Vimal | ||
| director = S. Sathiyamoorthy | | director = S. Sathiyamoorthy | ||
| producer = C. Srinivasan | | producer = C. Srinivasan | ||
| music = | | music = [[Siddharth Mohan]] | ||
| cinematography = Sreesaravan | | cinematography = Sreesaravan | ||
| studio = SS Film Factory | | studio = SS Film Factory | ||
| distributor = | | distributor = | ||
| released = 28 | | released = {{Film date|2015|03|28|df=yes}} | ||
| runtime = | | runtime = | ||
| country = [[India]] | | country = [[India]] | ||
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]] | | language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]] | ||
| editing = Sounder Raja | | editing = Sounder Raja | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Charles Shafiq Karthiga''''' is a | '''''Charles Shafiq Karthiga''''' is a 2015 [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] thriller [[film]] directed by S. Sathiyamoorthy. The film stars [[Sharran Kumar]] and [[Jai Quehaeni]] in the lead roles while Mishal, [[Narayan Lucky|Narayan]] and Vimal among others form an ensemble cast. Music for the film was composed by [[Siddharth Mohan]] and the film opened to positive reviews in March 2015. | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
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==Production== | ==Production== | ||
Directed by debutant Sathiyamoorthy, an erstwhile assistant of [[Prakash Raj]], ''Charles Shafiq Karthiga'' was produced by newcomer Saravanan. Having worked with [[Sharran Kumar]] during ''[[Inidhu Inidhu]]'' as an assistant director, Sathiyamoorthy signed him to play the lead role alongside [[Jai Quehaeni]], who had previously worked on ''[[Aarohanam (2012 film)|Aarohanam]]'' (2012).<ref> | Directed by debutant Sathiyamoorthy, an erstwhile assistant of [[Prakash Raj]], ''Charles Shafiq Karthiga'' was produced by newcomer Saravanan. Having worked with [[Sharran Kumar]] during ''[[Inidhu Inidhu]]'' as an assistant director, Sathiyamoorthy signed him to play the lead role alongside [[Jai Quehaeni]], who had previously worked on ''[[Aarohanam (2012 film)|Aarohanam]]'' (2012).<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 March 2013 |title=CSK – Charles Shafiq Karthika |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/previews/csk-charles-shafiq-karthika/articleshow/18859792.cms |work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-03-28 |title=Charles Shafiq Karthiga |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/charles-shafiq-karthiga/articleshow/46726012.cms |access-date=2021-09-03 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> The film began production in early 2013 and was completed by March 2014.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Raghavan |first=Nikhil |date=18 May 2013 |title=Etcetera: Now CSK, the film |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-columns/etcetera-now-csk-the-film/article4727331.ece |work=The Hindu |via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> | ||
Throughout production, the project's title was abbreviated and publicised as ''CSK'', after the cricket team, [[Chennai Super Kings]].<ref> | Throughout production, the project's title was abbreviated and publicised as ''CSK'', after the cricket team, [[Chennai Super Kings]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Charles Shafiq Karthika Tamil Movie Preview cinema review stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/charles-shafiq-karthika-tamil-movie-preview-17320.html |website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> For a particular scene, actress Jai Quehaeni sat in a drum filled with 300 liters of water and the shoot took two full days to complete.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Two days in a drum full of water, Charles Shafiq Karthika, CSK |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/two-days-in-a-drum-full-of-water-charles-shafiq-karthika-csk-07-03-13.html |website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=7 March 2015 |title=My stunts in 'CSK' gave me confidence: Jai Quehaeni |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/my-stunts-in-csk-gave-me-confidence-jai-quehaeni-115030700139_1.html |via=Business Standard}}</ref> | ||
==Release== | ==Release== | ||
The film had a low-key release but won positive reviews after its release in March 2015, with the makers choosing to use its cricket-based title to release it during the ongoing [[Cricket World Cup 2015]].<ref> | The film had a low-key release but won positive reviews after its release in March 2015, with the makers choosing to use its cricket-based title to release it during the ongoing [[Cricket World Cup 2015]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 March 2015 |title='CSK will be like a Nail-biting T20 Match' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2015/mar/24/csk-will-be-like-a-nail-biting-t20-match-732722.html |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> Baradwaj Rangan of ''[[The Hindu]]'' praised the film and stated it was a "well written thriller".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rangan |first=Baradwaj |date=28 March 2015 |title=CSK: A modestly mounted but well-written thriller |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/csk-a-modestly-mounted-but-wellwritten-thriller/article7043421.ece |work=The Hindu |via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> ''The Hindu'' later listed it amongst their list of top 20 Tamil films of the year.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rangan |first=Baradwaj |date=26 December 2015 |title=2015 Round-up: Top 20 Tamil films |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/roundup-of-top-20-tamil-films-of-2015/article8031697.ece |work=The Hindu |via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> | ||
In contrast, Sify | In contrast, ''[[Sify]]'' stated "''CSK'' is yet another film where we get impressed with one or two interesting ideas and sequences but as a movie, the effect is certainly not appealing, may be a better writing and performances would have done the trick".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-03-28 |title=Charles Shafique Karthiga |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/charles-shafique-karthiga-review-tamil-pd2jF6eiihjhg.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150328161915/http://www.sify.com/movies/charles-shafique-karthiga-review-tamil-pd2jF6eiihjhg.html |archive-date=28 March 2015 |access-date=2021-09-03 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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== External links == | |||
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[[Category: | [[Category:2015 Tamil-language films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:2015 Indian films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian films about revenge]] | [[Category:Indian films about revenge]] | ||
[[Category:Indian thriller films]] | [[Category:Indian thriller films]] | ||
[[Category:2015 directorial debut films]] | [[Category:2015 directorial debut films]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:03, 3 March 2026
| Charles Shafiq Karthiga | |
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| Directed by | S. Sathiyamoorthy |
| Produced by | C. Srinivasan |
| Starring | Sharran Kumar Jai Quehaeni Mishal Narayan Vimal |
| Music by | Siddharth Mohan |
| Cinematography | Sreesaravan |
| Edited by | Sounder Raja |
Production company | SS Film Factory |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Charles Shafiq Karthiga is a 2015 Tamil thriller film directed by S. Sathiyamoorthy. The film stars Sharran Kumar and Jai Quehaeni in the lead roles while Mishal, Narayan and Vimal among others form an ensemble cast. Music for the film was composed by Siddharth Mohan and the film opened to positive reviews in March 2015.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Sharran Kumar as Charles
- Mishal as Shafiq
- Jai Quehaeni as Karthiga
- Narayan as Sanjay
- Vimal
Production[edit | edit source]
Directed by debutant Sathiyamoorthy, an erstwhile assistant of Prakash Raj, Charles Shafiq Karthiga was produced by newcomer Saravanan. Having worked with Sharran Kumar during Inidhu Inidhu as an assistant director, Sathiyamoorthy signed him to play the lead role alongside Jai Quehaeni, who had previously worked on Aarohanam (2012).[1][2] The film began production in early 2013 and was completed by March 2014.[3]
Throughout production, the project's title was abbreviated and publicised as CSK, after the cricket team, Chennai Super Kings.[4] For a particular scene, actress Jai Quehaeni sat in a drum filled with 300 liters of water and the shoot took two full days to complete.[5][6]
Release[edit | edit source]
The film had a low-key release but won positive reviews after its release in March 2015, with the makers choosing to use its cricket-based title to release it during the ongoing Cricket World Cup 2015.[7] Baradwaj Rangan of The Hindu praised the film and stated it was a "well written thriller".[8] The Hindu later listed it amongst their list of top 20 Tamil films of the year.[9]
In contrast, Sify stated "CSK is yet another film where we get impressed with one or two interesting ideas and sequences but as a movie, the effect is certainly not appealing, may be a better writing and performances would have done the trick".[10]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "CSK – Charles Shafiq Karthika". The Times of India. 8 March 2013.
- ↑ "Charles Shafiq Karthiga". The Times of India. 28 March 2015. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
- ↑ Raghavan, Nikhil (18 May 2013). "Etcetera: Now CSK, the film". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ "Charles Shafiq Karthika Tamil Movie Preview cinema review stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes". IndiaGlitz.com.
- ↑ "Two days in a drum full of water, Charles Shafiq Karthika, CSK". www.behindwoods.com.
- ↑ "My stunts in 'CSK' gave me confidence: Jai Quehaeni". 7 March 2015 – via Business Standard.
- ↑ "'CSK will be like a Nail-biting T20 Match'". The New Indian Express. 24 March 2015.
- ↑ Rangan, Baradwaj (28 March 2015). "CSK: A modestly mounted but well-written thriller". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ Rangan, Baradwaj (26 December 2015). "2015 Round-up: Top 20 Tamil films". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ "Charles Shafique Karthiga". Sify. 28 March 2015. Archived from the original on 28 March 2015. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
