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'''''Vaigai Express''''' is a 2017 Tamil [[ | '''''Vaigai Express''''' is a 2017 Tamil-language [[thriller film]] directed by [[Shaji Kailas]] and produced by [[R. K. (actor)|R. K.]] The film stars R. K. himself and [[Neetu Chandra]], while [[Ineya]] essays a supporting role. Beginning production in late 2014, the remake of the [[Malayalam]] film ''[[Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri]]'', was released across Tamil Nadu on 24 March 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/vaigai-express/vaigai-express-movie-1.html|title=Vaigai Express Movie Launch, Vaigai Express Movie Launch, Neetu Chandra, Suja Varunee|publisher=}}</ref>{{Better source needed|date=January 2021}} | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
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*[[R. K. (actor)|R. K.]] as Sharafudeen Rahman | *[[R. K. (actor)|R. K.]] as Sharafudeen Rahman | ||
*[[Neetu Chandra]] as Radhika and Jyothika | *[[Neetu Chandra]] as Radhika and Jyothika | ||
*[[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]] as Kumaraswamy | |||
*[[Ineya]] as Swapnapriya | *[[Ineya]] as Swapnapriya | ||
*[[Suja Varunee]] as Madhavi | *[[Suja Varunee]] as Madhavi | ||
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*[[Ramesh Khanna]] as Ramesh | *[[Ramesh Khanna]] as Ramesh | ||
*[[Manobala]] as Kannitheevu Kaarmegam / Thavittaisaamy | *[[Manobala]] as Kannitheevu Kaarmegam / Thavittaisaamy | ||
*[[John Vijay]] as Railway S.P. Alexander | *[[John Vijay]] as Railway S.P. Alexander | ||
*[[Pawan (actor)|Pawan]] as Ajay | *[[Pawan (actor)|Pawan]] as Ajay | ||
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*[[Anoop Chandran]] as Azhagusundaram | *[[Anoop Chandran]] as Azhagusundaram | ||
*Nandha Saravanan as "Attack" Mani | *Nandha Saravanan as "Attack" Mani | ||
*Chutti Aravind as Balu | *[[Chutti Aravind]] as Balu | ||
*[[Madhan Bob]] as Paavaadaisaamy | *[[Madhan Bob]] as Paavaadaisaamy | ||
*[[Anu Mohan (Tamil actor)|Anu Mohan]] as Railway Officer | *[[Anu Mohan (Tamil actor)|Anu Mohan]] as Railway Officer | ||
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==Production== | ==Production== | ||
In December 2014, actor-producer [[R. K. (actor)|R. K.]] revealed that he would work for a third time with director [[Shaji Kailas]] after previous collaborations on ''[[Ellam Avan Seyal]]'' (2008) and ''[[En Vazhi Thani Vazhi (2015 film)|En Vazhi Thani Vazhi]]'' (2015), and announced he would finance and star in an action film titled ''Vaigai Express''. An ensemble cast of actresses and supporting actors was announced at a launch held at [[AVM Studios]], Chennai during the same month. [[S. Thaman|Thaman]] was signed to compose the film's background score, with no separate songs or soundtrack for the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fulloncinema.com/index/news/rks-next-project-named-vaigai-express-is-under-shajikailashs-direction/|title= | In December 2014, actor-producer [[R. K. (actor)|R. K.]] revealed that he would work for a third time with director [[Shaji Kailas]] after previous collaborations on ''[[Ellam Avan Seyal]]'' (2008) and ''[[En Vazhi Thani Vazhi (2015 film)|En Vazhi Thani Vazhi]]'' (2015), and announced he would finance and star in an action film titled ''Vaigai Express''. An ensemble cast of actresses and supporting actors was announced at a launch held at [[AVM Studios]], Chennai during the same month. [[S. Thaman|Thaman]] was signed to compose the film's background score, with no separate songs or soundtrack for the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fulloncinema.com/index/news/rks-next-project-named-vaigai-express-is-under-shajikailashs-direction/|title=RK's next project named 'Vaigai Express' is under ShajiKailash's direction|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://silverscreen.in/news/rks-next-is-vaigai-express/|title=RK's next is Vaigai Express|publisher=}}</ref> [[Neetu Chandra]], who plays a double role in the film, suffered an injury on the sets of the film in February 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/news/neetu-chandraa-injured-on-sets-of-vaigai-express-news-others-pc2muEcagfhhh.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924215738/http://www.sify.com/news/neetu-chandraa-injured-on-sets-of-vaigai-express-news-others-pc2muEcagfhhh.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2015-09-24|title=Neetu Chandraa injured on sets of 'Vaigai Express'|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/neetu-chandraa-starts-shooting-for-vaigai-express-news-others-pczlangjifjhh.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924190235/http://www.sify.com/movies/neetu-chandraa-starts-shooting-for-vaigai-express-news-others-pczlangjifjhh.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2015-09-24|title=Neetu Chandraa starts shooting for 'Vaigai Express'|publisher=}}</ref> [[Ineya]] revealed that she would be portraying an actress and shot for her scenes in March 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.desimartini.com/news/malayalam/iniya-roped-play-actress-vaigai-express/article19100.htm|title=Iniya roped in to play 'actress' in Vaigai Express|date=31 March 2015|publisher=}}</ref> Director [[R. K. Selvamani]] was selected to play the film's chief antagonist.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/r-k-selvamani-turns-villain-tamil-news-130603.html|title=IndiaGlitz — R K Selvamani turns villain — Tamil Movie News|date=18 April 2015|publisher=}}</ref> The film was completed in mid-2015 and was subsequently put on hold before promotions began gearing up for release in early 2017. | ||
==Release== | ==Release== | ||
''Vaigai Express'' was released across Tamil Nadu on 24 March 2017. [[The Times of India]] gave the film a negative review and mentioned "in one way, ''Vaigai Express'' has done justice to the remake by not rectifying the shoddy graphics work - in fact, the way several scenes have been executed in this film makes one feel that the original version deserves a few awards".<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/vaigai-express/movie-review/57823690.cms</ref> Similarly The New Indian Express noted it was a "remake that didn't hit the right chord", with Indiaglitz.com stating "it was a tiring journey".<ref>http://www.indiaglitz.com/vaigai-express-tamil-movie-review-19997.html</ref><ref>http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2017/mar/24/vaigai-express-a-remake-that-didnt-hit-the-right-chord-1585358.html</ref> In a slightly more positive review, the Deccan Chronicle stated it was "a film that can be enjoyed only in parts". Competition at the box office meant that ''Vaigai Express'' was removed from most screens after a single week.<ref>http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/250317/vaigai-express-movie-review-film-that-can-be-enjoyed-only-in-parts.html</ref> | ''Vaigai Express'' was released across Tamil Nadu on 24 March 2017. [[The Times of India]] gave the film a negative review and mentioned "in one way, ''Vaigai Express'' has done justice to the remake by not rectifying the shoddy graphics work - in fact, the way several scenes have been executed in this film makes one feel that the original version deserves a few awards".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/vaigai-express/movie-review/57823690.cms|title = Vaigai Express Review {1.5/5}: The way several scenes have been executed in this film makes one feel that the original version deserves a few awards}}</ref> Similarly The New Indian Express noted it was a "remake that didn't hit the right chord", with Indiaglitz.com stating "it was a tiring journey".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/vaigai-express-tamil-movie-review-19997.html|title = Vaigai Express review. Vaigai Express Tamil movie review, story, rating}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2017/mar/24/vaigai-express-a-remake-that-didnt-hit-the-right-chord-1585358.html|title=Vaigai Express: A remake that didn't hit the right chord}}</ref> In a slightly more positive review, the Deccan Chronicle stated it was "a film that can be enjoyed only in parts". Competition at the box office meant that ''Vaigai Express'' was removed from most screens after a single week.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/250317/vaigai-express-movie-review-film-that-can-be-enjoyed-only-in-parts.html|title = Vaigai Express movie review: Film that can be enjoyed only in parts|date = 25 March 2017}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{Shaji Kailas}} | {{Shaji Kailas}} | ||
[[Category:2017 films]] | [[Category:2017 films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian films]] | [[Category:Indian films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian thriller films]] | [[Category:Indian thriller films]] | ||
[[Category:2010s Tamil-language films]] | [[Category:2010s Tamil-language films]] | ||
[[Category:Films set on trains]] | [[Category:Films set on trains]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by S | [[Category:Films scored by Thaman S]] | ||
[[Category:2017 thriller films]] | [[Category:2017 thriller films]] | ||
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| Vaigai Express | |
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| Directed by | Shaji Kailas |
| Produced by | Makkal Paasarai |
| Written by | V. Prabhakar |
| Starring | R. K. Neetu Chandra Ineya |
| Music by | S. Thaman |
| Cinematography | Sanjeev Shankar |
| Edited by | Don Max |
Production company | Makkal Paasarai |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Vaigai Express is a 2017 Tamil-language thriller film directed by Shaji Kailas and produced by R. K. The film stars R. K. himself and Neetu Chandra, while Ineya essays a supporting role. Beginning production in late 2014, the remake of the Malayalam film Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri, was released across Tamil Nadu on 24 March 2017.[1][better source needed]
Cast[edit | edit source]
- R. K. as Sharafudeen Rahman
- Neetu Chandra as Radhika and Jyothika
- Siddique as Kumaraswamy
- Ineya as Swapnapriya
- Suja Varunee as Madhavi
- Komal Sharma as Yamini Chandrasekharan
- Swapna Menon as Thulasi Mani
- Nassar as Inspector Mayilvaganan
- Suman as Minister S. Karikalan
- R. K. Selvamani as Ali Ibrahim/James Rodues/Manish Yatra
- M. S. Bhaskar as TTR "King" Kesavan
- Ramesh Khanna as Ramesh
- Manobala as Kannitheevu Kaarmegam / Thavittaisaamy
- John Vijay as Railway S.P. Alexander
- Pawan as Ajay
- Singamuthu as Veerappan
- Srinish Aravind as Prakash
- Archana Chandhoke as Anuradha
- Sriranjini as Karpagavalli
- Anoop Chandran as Azhagusundaram
- Nandha Saravanan as "Attack" Mani
- Chutti Aravind as Balu
- Madhan Bob as Paavaadaisaamy
- Anu Mohan as Railway Officer
- Tamilselvi as Ambika Veerappan
Production[edit | edit source]
In December 2014, actor-producer R. K. revealed that he would work for a third time with director Shaji Kailas after previous collaborations on Ellam Avan Seyal (2008) and En Vazhi Thani Vazhi (2015), and announced he would finance and star in an action film titled Vaigai Express. An ensemble cast of actresses and supporting actors was announced at a launch held at AVM Studios, Chennai during the same month. Thaman was signed to compose the film's background score, with no separate songs or soundtrack for the film.[2][3] Neetu Chandra, who plays a double role in the film, suffered an injury on the sets of the film in February 2015.[4][5] Ineya revealed that she would be portraying an actress and shot for her scenes in March 2015.[6] Director R. K. Selvamani was selected to play the film's chief antagonist.[7] The film was completed in mid-2015 and was subsequently put on hold before promotions began gearing up for release in early 2017.
Release[edit | edit source]
Vaigai Express was released across Tamil Nadu on 24 March 2017. The Times of India gave the film a negative review and mentioned "in one way, Vaigai Express has done justice to the remake by not rectifying the shoddy graphics work - in fact, the way several scenes have been executed in this film makes one feel that the original version deserves a few awards".[8] Similarly The New Indian Express noted it was a "remake that didn't hit the right chord", with Indiaglitz.com stating "it was a tiring journey".[9][10] In a slightly more positive review, the Deccan Chronicle stated it was "a film that can be enjoyed only in parts". Competition at the box office meant that Vaigai Express was removed from most screens after a single week.[11]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Vaigai Express Movie Launch, Vaigai Express Movie Launch, Neetu Chandra, Suja Varunee".
- ↑ "RK's next project named 'Vaigai Express' is under ShajiKailash's direction".
- ↑ "RK's next is Vaigai Express".
- ↑ "Neetu Chandraa injured on sets of 'Vaigai Express'". Archived from the original on 24 September 2015.
- ↑ "Neetu Chandraa starts shooting for 'Vaigai Express'". Archived from the original on 24 September 2015.
- ↑ "Iniya roped in to play 'actress' in Vaigai Express". 31 March 2015.
- ↑ "IndiaGlitz — R K Selvamani turns villain — Tamil Movie News". 18 April 2015.
- ↑ "Vaigai Express Review {1.5/5}: The way several scenes have been executed in this film makes one feel that the original version deserves a few awards".
- ↑ "Vaigai Express review. Vaigai Express Tamil movie review, story, rating".
- ↑ "Vaigai Express: A remake that didn't hit the right chord".
- ↑ "Vaigai Express movie review: Film that can be enjoyed only in parts". 25 March 2017.