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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| | | image = Nee Venunda Chellam.jpg | ||
| caption = Title card | |||
| caption = | | director = L. Venkatesan | ||
| director = L. Venkatesan | | writer = L. Venkatesan | ||
| writer = | | producer = {{ubl|A. Palanivel|V. C. Anandan}} | ||
| starring = [[Jithan Ramesh]] | | starring = {{ubl|[[Jithan Ramesh|Ramesh]]|[[Gajala]]|[[Namitha]]}} | ||
| music = [[Dhina]] | |||
| studio = AP Film Garden | | studio = AP Film Garden | ||
| released = {{film date|df=y|2006|8|17}} | |||
| runtime = 145 minutes | |||
| released = {{film date|df=y|2006|8|17}} | | country = India | ||
| runtime = 145 minutes | | language = Tamil | ||
| country = India | |||
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}} | }} | ||
'''''Nee Venunda Chellam''''' ({{Translation|I want you, dear}}) is a 2006 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[ | '''''Nee Venunda Chellam''''' ({{Translation|I want you, dear}}) is a 2006 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[romantic action film]], written and directed by L. Venkatesan, starring [[Jithan Ramesh|Ramesh]], [[Gajala]] and [[Namitha]] in lead roles, with [[Thilakan]], [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]] and [[Vincent Asokan]] playing supporting roles. The music is composed by [[Dhina]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kumar |first=S R Ashok |date=26 May 2006 |title=Action with a streak of comedy |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/action-with-a-streak-of-comedy/article3218225.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240430053751/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/action-with-a-streak-of-comedy/article3218225.ece |archive-date=30 April 2024 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=20 May 2020 }}</ref> The film was released on 17 August 2006. | ||
==Plot== | == Plot == | ||
The movie begins with Kannan | The movie begins with Kannan falling in love with Geetha, a girl living in his neighborhood. Her father Viswanathan, a government employee, learns of Kannan's crushes on his daughter and plays all tricks and prevents Kannan from reaching out to his daughter. | ||
Anjali | Anjali also resides in the same locality. Ashok, a dreaded gangster and Anjali's uncle, makes plans to marry her. He ends up bashing all those who try to propose Anjali. | ||
The turn of events results in Anjali mistaking Kannan of loving her. This results in Ashokan's men go behind Kannan's trail. Meanwhile, Kannan manages to meet Geetha and opens his heart | The turn of events results in Anjali mistaking Kannan of loving her. This results in Ashokan's men go behind Kannan's trail. Meanwhile, Kannan manages to meet Geetha and opens his heart. Learning of this, Anjali manages to kidnap Geetha and threatens Kannan to marry her. | ||
==Cast== | == Cast == | ||
* [[Jithan Ramesh]] as Kannan | {{Cast listing| | ||
* [[Jithan Ramesh|Ramesh]] as Kannan | |||
* [[Gajala]] as Geetha Viswanathan | * [[Gajala]] as Geetha Viswanathan | ||
* [[Namitha]] as Anjali | * [[Namitha]] as Anjali | ||
* Babilona in a special appearance | |||
* [[Thilakan]] as Viswanathan | * [[Thilakan]] as Viswanathan | ||
* [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]] as Renigunda Reddy/Royapuram Mani | * [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]] as Renigunda Reddy/Royapuram Mani | ||
* [[Vincent Asokan]] as Ashok | * [[Vincent Asokan]] as Ashok | ||
* [[Nizhalgal Ravi]] as Kannan's father | * [[Nizhalgal Ravi]] as Kannan's father | ||
* [[Thambi Ramaiah]] | * [[Thambi Ramaiah]] | ||
}} | |||
==Soundtrack== | == Soundtrack == | ||
Soundtrack was composed by [[Dhina | Soundtrack was composed by [[Dhina]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nee Venunda Chellam (2006) |url=https://www.raaga.com/tamil/movie/nee-venunda-chellam-songs-T0000795 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201010192136/https://www.raaga.com/tamil/movie/nee-venunda-chellam-songs-T0000795 |archive-date=10 October 2020 |access-date=7 October 2020 |website=[[Raaga.com]]}}</ref> | ||
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;" | {| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;" | ||
! Song !! Singers !! Lyrics | |||
|- | |- | ||
| "Ennada Athisayam" || [[Jassie Gift]], [[Mahathi (singer)|Mahathi]] || [[Pa. Vijay]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| "Eppadiyum" || [[Mahathi (singer)|Mahathi]], [[Silambarasan]] || [[Snehan]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| "Ethanai Jenmam" || [[Sadhana Sargam]], [[Harish Raghavendra]] || Pa. Vijay | |||
|- | |- | ||
| "Kallathoni" || [[Suchitra]], [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]] || [[Yugabharathi]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| "Kannanai" || [[Chinmayi Sripada|Chinmayi]] || [[Kabilan (lyricist)|Kabilan]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| "Kanniponnu" || [[Tippu (singer)|Tippu]] || rowspan=2|Snehan | |||
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Critical reception== | == Critical reception == | ||
'' | ''[[Rediff.com]]'' wrote "When you have 'Jithan' Ramesh, Gajala and Namitha in the star cast, you can expect nothing but a potboiler like Nee venunda Chellam. However, except for Gajala and Thilakan, the actors all compete for a Most Wooden Performance award, with Ramesh clearly emerging as the winner".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sudha |first=S |date=August 18, 2006 |title=Nee Venunda Chellam: A mess |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/18nee.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160220115042/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/18nee.htm |archive-date=20 February 2016 |access-date=7 October 2020 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> ''Sify'' wrote "There is nothing new in the story and director L.Venkatesan makes it too long at 2 hours 35 min, while the film loses its steam in 15 minutes after the first scene!".<ref name="S">{{Cite web |title=Nee Venunda Chellam |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/nee-venunda-chellam-review-tamil-pclwcojicdbee.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305201603/http://www.sify.com/movies/nee-venunda-chellam-review-tamil-pclwcojicdbee.html |archive-date=5 March 2016 |access-date=7 October 2020 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> ''Chennai Online'' wrote "In Nee Venunda Chellam, a fairly engaging entertainer, the director has balanced the five main characters judiciously, giving each the importance and the footage it deserved. With the focus shifting to each character at different stages of the plot, each actor gets his or her space to perform. A more taut screenplay and a tighter grip on the narration would have turned the film into a better one".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Moviereviews/2006/08Nee-venunda-chellam.asp|title=Nee Venunda Chellam|website=Chennai Online|access-date=9 January 2026|date=21 August 2006|first=Malini|last=Mannath|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060903121031/http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Moviereviews/2006/08Nee-venunda-chellam.asp|archive-date=3 September 2006}}</ref> | ||
==References== | == References == | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Indian films]] | == External links == | ||
* {{IMDb title|tt13683762}} | |||
[[Category:2006 Indian films]] | |||
[[Category:2000s romantic action films]] | |||
[[Category:2006 Tamil-language films]] | |||
[[Category:2006 films]] | [[Category:2006 films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Films scored by Dhina]] | ||
[[Category:Indian romantic action films]] | |||
[[Category:Tamil-language Indian films]] | |||
Latest revision as of 09:59, 3 March 2026
| Nee Venunda Chellam | |
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 Title card | |
| Directed by | L. Venkatesan |
| Produced by |
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| Written by | L. Venkatesan |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Dhina |
Production company | AP Film Garden |
Release date |
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Running time | 145 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Nee Venunda Chellam (transl. I want you, dear) is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language romantic action film, written and directed by L. Venkatesan, starring Ramesh, Gajala and Namitha in lead roles, with Thilakan, Vivek and Vincent Asokan playing supporting roles. The music is composed by Dhina.[1] The film was released on 17 August 2006.
Plot[edit | edit source]
The movie begins with Kannan falling in love with Geetha, a girl living in his neighborhood. Her father Viswanathan, a government employee, learns of Kannan's crushes on his daughter and plays all tricks and prevents Kannan from reaching out to his daughter.
Anjali also resides in the same locality. Ashok, a dreaded gangster and Anjali's uncle, makes plans to marry her. He ends up bashing all those who try to propose Anjali.
The turn of events results in Anjali mistaking Kannan of loving her. This results in Ashokan's men go behind Kannan's trail. Meanwhile, Kannan manages to meet Geetha and opens his heart. Learning of this, Anjali manages to kidnap Geetha and threatens Kannan to marry her.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Ramesh as Kannan
- Gajala as Geetha Viswanathan
- Namitha as Anjali
- Babilona in a special appearance
- Thilakan as Viswanathan
- Vivek as Renigunda Reddy/Royapuram Mani
- Vincent Asokan as Ashok
- Nizhalgal Ravi as Kannan's father
- Thambi Ramaiah
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
Soundtrack was composed by Dhina.[2]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|
| "Ennada Athisayam" | Jassie Gift, Mahathi | Pa. Vijay |
| "Eppadiyum" | Mahathi, Silambarasan | Snehan |
| "Ethanai Jenmam" | Sadhana Sargam, Harish Raghavendra | Pa. Vijay |
| "Kallathoni" | Suchitra, Karthik | Yugabharathi |
| "Kannanai" | Chinmayi | Kabilan |
| "Kanniponnu" | Tippu | Snehan |
Critical reception[edit | edit source]
Rediff.com wrote "When you have 'Jithan' Ramesh, Gajala and Namitha in the star cast, you can expect nothing but a potboiler like Nee venunda Chellam. However, except for Gajala and Thilakan, the actors all compete for a Most Wooden Performance award, with Ramesh clearly emerging as the winner".[3] Sify wrote "There is nothing new in the story and director L.Venkatesan makes it too long at 2 hours 35 min, while the film loses its steam in 15 minutes after the first scene!".[4] Chennai Online wrote "In Nee Venunda Chellam, a fairly engaging entertainer, the director has balanced the five main characters judiciously, giving each the importance and the footage it deserved. With the focus shifting to each character at different stages of the plot, each actor gets his or her space to perform. A more taut screenplay and a tighter grip on the narration would have turned the film into a better one".[5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Kumar, S R Ashok (26 May 2006). "Action with a streak of comedy". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 30 April 2024. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
- ↑ "Nee Venunda Chellam (2006)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 10 October 2020. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
- ↑ Sudha, S (18 August 2006). "Nee Venunda Chellam: A mess". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 20 February 2016. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
- ↑ "Nee Venunda Chellam". Sify. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
- ↑ Mannath, Malini (21 August 2006). "Nee Venunda Chellam". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 3 September 2006. Retrieved 9 January 2026.