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| director = Ashokan | | director = Ashokan | ||
| writer = K. Balakumaran,<br>C. Balamurugan (dialogues) | | writer = K. Balakumaran,<br />C. Balamurugan (dialogues) | ||
| story = Ashokan | | story = Ashokan | ||
| starring = [[Parthiban]]<br>[[Vadivelu]]<br>[[Raai Laxmi]]<br>[[Mallika (actress)|Mallika]] | | starring = [[Parthiban]]<br />[[Vadivelu]]<br />[[Raai Laxmi]]<br />[[Mallika (actress)|Mallika]] | ||
| producer = Leela Kesavan<br>[[Punnagai Poo Gheetha]] (co-producer) | | producer = Leela Kesavan<br />[[Punnagai Poo Gheetha]] (co-producer) | ||
| studio = SG Films<br>Super Star Art Movies | | studio = SG Films<br />Super Star Art Movies | ||
| music = [[ | | music = [[Bharathwaj]] | ||
| editing = [[Suresh Urs]] | | editing = [[Suresh Urs]] | ||
| cinematography = Bharanisri | | cinematography = Bharanisri | ||
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==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
The movie is about Ilangovan, aka Ilango ([[Parthiban]]), a middle-class youth who dreams to get his sister Kavitha ([[Mallika (actress)|Mallika]]) married to a millionaire. He is very keen on becoming rich and falls in love with Roopa ([[Lakshmi Rai]]), daughter of a rich industrialist | The movie is about Ilangovan, aka Ilango ([[Parthiban]]), a middle-class youth who dreams to get his sister Kavitha ([[Mallika (actress)|Mallika]]) married to a millionaire. He is very keen on becoming rich and falls in love with Roopa ([[Lakshmi Rai]]), daughter of a rich industrialist. Now and then, Ilango comes across Chellappa ([[Vadivelu]]), a petty thief, and takes him for a fun ride. A sequence of events makes Ilango realize that money is not everything in life. He, with Chellappa's help, finally works to get his sister married to the boy that she loves. | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
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* [[Mallika (actress)|Mallika]] as Kavitha | * [[Mallika (actress)|Mallika]] as Kavitha | ||
* [[Kalairani]] as Ilango's mother | * [[Kalairani]] as Ilango's mother | ||
* Amruth Kalam | * Amruth Kalam as Nandhu | ||
* [[Mohan Raman]] | |||
* [[Singamuthu]] | * [[Singamuthu]] | ||
* [[Madhan Bob]] | * [[Madhan Bob]] | ||
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* [[Thyagu (actor)|Thyagu]] | * [[Thyagu (actor)|Thyagu]] | ||
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==Production== | |||
The film marked director Asokan Subramanian's third feature film following ''[[Thamizhachi]]'' (1995) and ''[[Ponvizha]]'' (1999). | |||
==Soundtrack== | ==Soundtrack== | ||
The music was composed by [[ | The music was composed by [[Bharathwaj]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.raaga.com/tamil/movie/Kundakka-Mandakka-songs-T0000698|title=Kundakka Mandakka Songs|accessdate=2019-03-05|publisher=raaga}}</ref> | ||
{{Infobox album | {{Infobox album | ||
| name = Kundakka Mandakka | | name = Kundakka Mandakka | ||
| type = Soundtrack | | type = Soundtrack | ||
| artist = [[ | | artist = [[Bharathwaj]] | ||
| cover = | | cover = | ||
| alt = | | alt = | ||
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| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]] | | language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]] | ||
| label = | | label = | ||
| producer = | | producer = Bharathwaj | ||
| prev_title = [[Andha Naal Nyabagam]] | | prev_title = [[Andha Naal Nyabagam]] | ||
| prev_year = 2005 | | prev_year = 2005 | ||
| next_title = [[ | | next_title = [[Ulla Kadathal]] | ||
| next_year = | | next_year = 2005 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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The movie received mixed reviews from critics | The movie received mixed reviews from critics | ||
Malathi Rangarajan of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote, "Don't look for coherence or logic in "Kundakka Mandakka", because most of the time it is inane humour that rules."<ref> | Malathi Rangarajan of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote, "Don't look for coherence or logic in "Kundakka Mandakka", because most of the time it is inane humour that rules."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2005/10/14/stories/2005101401010200.htm |title=Archived copy |website=www.hindu.com |access-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060304174559/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2005/10/14/stories/2005101401010200.htm |archive-date=4 March 2006 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
''Sify'' wrote, "Enough endured. Instead of viewing this farce, stay at home and watch cartoon network!"<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140716211856/http://www.sify.com/movies/kundakka-mandakka-review-tamil-13960357.html sify.com]</ref> | ''Sify'' wrote, "Enough endured. Instead of viewing this farce, stay at home and watch cartoon network!"<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140716211856/http://www.sify.com/movies/kundakka-mandakka-review-tamil-13960357.html sify.com]</ref> | ||
''Behindwoods'' said, "Kundakka Mandakka is a movie for the front benchers and is a sure hit in the B and C theatres. Asokan, a debutant director, literally scares the masses with the presentation."<ref>http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Reviews/reviews1/kundakkamandakka/tamil-movie-review-kundakkamandakka.html</ref> | ''Behindwoods'' said, "Kundakka Mandakka is a movie for the front benchers and is a sure hit in the B and C theatres. Asokan, a debutant director, literally scares the masses with the presentation."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Reviews/reviews1/kundakkamandakka/tamil-movie-review-kundakkamandakka.html|title = Tamil movie review : Kundakka Mandakka}}</ref> | ||
''Indiaglitz'' stated, "Parthiban as usual comes up with tricks, which always ends up Vadivelu in trouble, and is pretty sharp in his repartee and witticisms. He has a way with words and it comes naturally to him. Vadivelu provides relief at many places in the movie while Lakshmi Rai oozes glamour all through. Director Ashokan shows some sparkle in handling earthy humor. Though the essential idea is old, the film does evoke plenty of laughs."<ref>http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/7696.html</ref> | ''Indiaglitz'' stated, "Parthiban as usual comes up with tricks, which always ends up Vadivelu in trouble, and is pretty sharp in his repartee and witticisms. He has a way with words and it comes naturally to him. Vadivelu provides relief at many places in the movie while Lakshmi Rai oozes glamour all through. Director Ashokan shows some sparkle in handling earthy humor. Though the essential idea is old, the film does evoke plenty of laughs."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/7696.html|title=Tamil Cinema News | Tamil Movie Reviews | Tamil Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz Tamil}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 20:20, 17 April 2022
Kundakka Mandakka is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Ashokan and produced by SG Films. The film stars Parthiban, Vadivelu, Raai Laxmi, and Mallika in the lead roles. The music was composed by Bharathwaj, while editing was done by Suresh Urs. The film released on 14 October 2005.
| Kundakka Mandakka | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Ashokan |
| Produced by | Leela Kesavan Punnagai Poo Gheetha (co-producer) |
| Written by | K. Balakumaran, C. Balamurugan (dialogues) |
| Story by | Ashokan |
| Starring | Parthiban Vadivelu Raai Laxmi Mallika |
| Music by | Bharathwaj |
| Cinematography | Bharanisri |
| Edited by | Suresh Urs |
Production company | SG Films Super Star Art Movies |
Release date |
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Running time | 150 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
PlotEdit
The movie is about Ilangovan, aka Ilango (Parthiban), a middle-class youth who dreams to get his sister Kavitha (Mallika) married to a millionaire. He is very keen on becoming rich and falls in love with Roopa (Lakshmi Rai), daughter of a rich industrialist. Now and then, Ilango comes across Chellappa (Vadivelu), a petty thief, and takes him for a fun ride. A sequence of events makes Ilango realize that money is not everything in life. He, with Chellappa's help, finally works to get his sister married to the boy that she loves.
CastEdit
- Parthiban as Ilangovan aka Ilango
- Vadivelu as Chellappa
- Raai Laxmi as Roopa
- Mallika as Kavitha
- Kalairani as Ilango's mother
- Amruth Kalam as Nandhu
- Mohan Raman
- Singamuthu
- Madhan Bob
- Chaams
- Bhuvaneswari
- Aarthi
- Thyagu
ProductionEdit
The film marked director Asokan Subramanian's third feature film following Thamizhachi (1995) and Ponvizha (1999).
SoundtrackEdit
The music was composed by Bharathwaj.[1]
| Kundakka Mandakka | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | 22 September 2005 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Language | Tamil | |||
| Producer | Bharathwaj | |||
| Bharathwaj chronology | ||||
| ||||
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "8 Thisaigal" | Tippu | Snehan |
| 2 | "Nee Vendum" | Janani Bharadwaj, Srinivas | |
| 3 | "Mun Jenmam" | Sathya | |
| 4 | "Vanthutaya" | Vadivelu | |
| 5 | "Niagara" | Pop Shalini | |
| 6 | "Vattamittu" | Suchitra |
Critical receptionEdit
The movie received mixed reviews from critics
Malathi Rangarajan of The Hindu wrote, "Don't look for coherence or logic in "Kundakka Mandakka", because most of the time it is inane humour that rules."[2]
Sify wrote, "Enough endured. Instead of viewing this farce, stay at home and watch cartoon network!"[3]
Behindwoods said, "Kundakka Mandakka is a movie for the front benchers and is a sure hit in the B and C theatres. Asokan, a debutant director, literally scares the masses with the presentation."[4]
Indiaglitz stated, "Parthiban as usual comes up with tricks, which always ends up Vadivelu in trouble, and is pretty sharp in his repartee and witticisms. He has a way with words and it comes naturally to him. Vadivelu provides relief at many places in the movie while Lakshmi Rai oozes glamour all through. Director Ashokan shows some sparkle in handling earthy humor. Though the essential idea is old, the film does evoke plenty of laughs."[5]
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "Kundakka Mandakka Songs". raaga. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
- ↑ "Archived copy". www.hindu.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2006. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ sify.com
- ↑ "Tamil movie review : Kundakka Mandakka".
- ↑ "Tamil Cinema News | Tamil Movie Reviews | Tamil Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz Tamil".
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