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'''''Balam''''' ({{trans|Strength}}) is a 2009 [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[ | '''''Balam''''' ({{trans|Strength}}) is a 2009 [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[romantic drama film]] written and directed by [[Murali Krishna (director)|Murali Krishna]]. The film features Arvind Vinod and [[Deepa Chari]] in leading roles, while [[Suhasini Maniratnam|Suhasini]] and [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]] appear in further supporting roles. Featuring music composed by [[Yugendran]], the film was released on 25 December 2009.<ref>http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Gallery/tamil-movies/movies-4/balam/index.html</ref> | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
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==Production== | ==Production== | ||
Director [[Murali Krishna (director)|Murali Krishna]] launched Arvind Vinod, a VJ on Sun Music, as the lead actor in the film. Likewise, model [[Deepa Chari]] from Mumbai was cast as the heroine for her first Tamil venture.<ref>http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/strong-points/article3023112.ece</ref> | Director [[Murali Krishna (director)|Murali Krishna]] launched Arvind Vinod, a VJ on Sun Music, as the lead actor in the film. Likewise, model [[Deepa Chari]] from Mumbai was cast as the heroine for her first Tamil venture.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/strong-points/article3023112.ece|title = Strong points|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 18 July 2008}}</ref> | ||
==Release== | ==Release== | ||
A reviewer from [[Rediff]].com stated it was "movies like C J Reddy Enterprises' ''Balam'', directed by Muralikrishna, make you realise how a film with an experienced cast can go haywire, thanks to a few silly elements that simply take away the joy of story-telling". The reviewer added "what's even more puzzling is what veteran actors like Rahman and Suhasini are doing in a film where there's no scope to flex even a little finger, let alone acting muscles".<ref>http://movies.rediff.com/report/2009/dec/28/south-review-balam.htm</ref> The film had a low key opening at the Tamil box office and did not perform well commercially.<ref>http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-4/top-ten-movies-dec-28/tamil-cinema-topten-movie-balam.html</ref> | A reviewer from [[Rediff]].com stated it was "movies like C J Reddy Enterprises' ''Balam'', directed by Muralikrishna, make you realise how a film with an experienced cast can go haywire, thanks to a few silly elements that simply take away the joy of story-telling". The reviewer added "what's even more puzzling is what veteran actors like Rahman and Suhasini are doing in a film where there's no scope to flex even a little finger, let alone acting muscles".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://movies.rediff.com/report/2009/dec/28/south-review-balam.htm|title=Review: Balam's screenplay lets it down}}</ref> The film had a low key opening at the Tamil box office and did not perform well commercially.<ref>http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-4/top-ten-movies-dec-28/tamil-cinema-topten-movie-balam.html</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:2000s Tamil-language films]] | [[Category:2000s Tamil-language films]] | ||
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| Balam | |
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| Directed by | Murali Krishna |
| Starring | Arvind Vinod Deepa Chari |
| Music by | Yugendran |
| Cinematography | Shree Shankar |
| Edited by | Satish Kurasowa |
Production company | C J Reddy Enterprises |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Balam (transl. Strength) is a 2009 Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Murali Krishna. The film features Arvind Vinod and Deepa Chari in leading roles, while Suhasini and Rahman appear in further supporting roles. Featuring music composed by Yugendran, the film was released on 25 December 2009.[1]
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Krishna as Balaji
- Arvind Vinod as Mahesh
- Deepa Chari as Divya
- Suhasini
- Rahman
- Ganja Karuppu as Altap Arumugam
- Santhanam
- Cool Suresh
- Jayasakthi
Production[edit | edit source]
Director Murali Krishna launched Arvind Vinod, a VJ on Sun Music, as the lead actor in the film. Likewise, model Deepa Chari from Mumbai was cast as the heroine for her first Tamil venture.[2]
Release[edit | edit source]
A reviewer from Rediff.com stated it was "movies like C J Reddy Enterprises' Balam, directed by Muralikrishna, make you realise how a film with an experienced cast can go haywire, thanks to a few silly elements that simply take away the joy of story-telling". The reviewer added "what's even more puzzling is what veteran actors like Rahman and Suhasini are doing in a film where there's no scope to flex even a little finger, let alone acting muscles".[3] The film had a low key opening at the Tamil box office and did not perform well commercially.[4]
References[edit | edit source]
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