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'''''Thilagar''''' is a 2015 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action-drama film]] written and directed by Perumal Pillai. The film stars [[Kishore (actor, born 1974)|Kishore]] and Dhruvva in the lead roles while [[Mrudhula Bhaskar]], [[Anumol]] and 'Poo' Ram among others form an ensemble cast. Music for the film was composed by [[Kannan (music director)|Kannan]], and the film opened to mixed reviews in March 2015.<ref>http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/kishore-continues-to-raise-the-sickle.html</ref> | '''''Thilagar''''' is a 2015 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action-drama film]] written and directed by Perumal Pillai. The film stars [[Kishore (actor, born 1974)|Kishore]] and Dhruvva in the lead roles while [[Mrudhula Bhaskar]], [[Anumol]] and 'Poo' Ram among others form an ensemble cast. Music for the film was composed by [[Kannan (music director)|Kannan]], and the film opened to mixed reviews in March 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/kishore-continues-to-raise-the-sickle.html|title = Kishore continues to raise the sickle}}</ref> | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
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==Production== | ==Production== | ||
Perumal Pillai revealed that the film was based on a real-life incident from the 1990s, which revolved around two opposition clans in South Tamil Nadu. The film was predominantly shot around [[Tirunelveli]], while the team also managed to feature a Dussehra festival live in [[Thiruchendur]], as a part of the script. Dhruvva, a debutant actor from the USA, was cast in the title role of the film, while [[Mrudhula Bhaskar]] was signed on as the female lead. In preparation for her role, she researched her character by looking up similar roles played by actress [[Sripriya]].<ref>http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Sripriya-was-my-Inspiration/2014/08/06/article2366080.ece</ref> An [[item number]] featuring [[Neetu Chandra]] was shot at [[Binny Mills]] to increase the film's commercial viability.<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Thilagar-is-based-on-a-true-story/articleshow/40270872.cms</ref> The film held a press meet for the launch of its trailer and soundtrack in September 2014.<ref>http://www.sify.com/movies/thilagar-audio-launched-imagegallery-kollywood-ojeroFjdfhahf.html</ref> During the launch, director [[Ameer Sultan|Ameer]] criticised the makers of the film for adopting the title ''Thilagar'' for an action film, stating it instead should have been used for a biopic of [[Bal Gangadhar Tilak]]. In return, Perumal Pillai expressed his disappointment at Ameer's remark and retorted that Ameer's ''[[Raam (2005 film)|Raam]]'' (2005) had no link to the [[Ramayana]].<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Thilagar-team-is-upset-with-Ameer/articleshow/42459442.cms</ref> | Perumal Pillai revealed that the film was based on a real-life incident from the 1990s, which revolved around two opposition clans in South Tamil Nadu. The film was predominantly shot around [[Tirunelveli]], while the team also managed to feature a Dussehra festival live in [[Thiruchendur]], as a part of the script. Dhruvva, a debutant actor from the USA, was cast in the title role of the film, while [[Mrudhula Bhaskar]] was signed on as the female lead. In preparation for her role, she researched her character by looking up similar roles played by actress [[Sripriya]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Sripriya-was-my-Inspiration/2014/08/06/article2366080.ece|title = 'Sripriya was my Inspiration'}}</ref> An [[item number]] featuring [[Neetu Chandra]] was shot at [[Binny Mills]] to increase the film's commercial viability.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Thilagar-is-based-on-a-true-story/articleshow/40270872.cms|title = Thilagar is based on a true story - Times of India}}</ref> The film held a press meet for the launch of its trailer and soundtrack in September 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/thilagar-audio-launched-imagegallery-kollywood-ojeroFjdfhahf.html|title = 'Thilagar' audio launched}}</ref> During the launch, director [[Ameer Sultan|Ameer]] criticised the makers of the film for adopting the title ''Thilagar'' for an action film, stating it instead should have been used for a biopic of [[Bal Gangadhar Tilak]]. In return, Perumal Pillai expressed his disappointment at Ameer's remark and retorted that Ameer's ''[[Raam (2005 film)|Raam]]'' (2005) had no link to the [[Ramayana]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Thilagar-team-is-upset-with-Ameer/articleshow/42459442.cms|title = Thilagar team is upset with Ameer - Times of India}}</ref> | ||
== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
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| title5= Oorellam Vettu Satham | | title5= Oorellam Vettu Satham | ||
| extra5 = Mukesh, Anita | | extra5 = [[Mukesh Mohamed]], Anita | ||
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==Release== | ==Release== | ||
The film opened in March 2015 to mixed reviews, with a critic from [[Sify]].com stating "what prevent ''Thilagar'' from being a classic is the unwanted romantic track, loud melodrama and abrupt ending", giving it an "average" verdict.<ref>http://www.sify.com/movies/thilagar-review-tamil-pdul6kihdbbfb.html</ref> Behindwoods.com also gave the film a middling review, adding "overall, ''Thilagar'' is a seen before, heard before story, supported by good performances from Kishore and Dhruwa".<ref>http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/thilagar/thilagar-review.html</ref> Likewise, [[The Hindu]] noted that the film had a "lot of gun powder, but no explosion".<ref>http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/thilagar-review-lot-of-gun-powder-no-explosion/article7016057.ece</ref> | The film opened in March 2015 to mixed reviews, with a critic from [[Sify]].com stating "what prevent ''Thilagar'' from being a classic is the unwanted romantic track, loud melodrama and abrupt ending", giving it an "average" verdict.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/thilagar-review-tamil-pdul6kihdbbfb.html|title = Thilagar}}</ref> Behindwoods.com also gave the film a middling review, adding "overall, ''Thilagar'' is a seen before, heard before story, supported by good performances from Kishore and Dhruwa".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/thilagar/thilagar-review.html|title=Thilagar (Aka) Thilakar review}}</ref> Likewise, [[The Hindu]] noted that the film had a "lot of gun powder, but no explosion".<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/thilagar-review-lot-of-gun-powder-no-explosion/article7016057.ece|title=Thilagar: Lots of fight, little punch|newspaper=The Hindu|date=20 March 2015|last1=Menon|first1=Vishal}}</ref> | ||
Despite garnering average reviews, the film went relatively unnoticed and performed poorly at the box office.<ref>http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/thilagar/thilagar-box-office-mar-22.html</ref> | Despite garnering average reviews, the film went relatively unnoticed and performed poorly at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/thilagar/thilagar-box-office-mar-22.html|title = Thilagar box office collection}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 13:02, 23 January 2022
| Thilagar | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | G. Peruma Pillai |
| Produced by | V. Mathiyalagan R. Ramya R. Rajesh |
| Starring | Kishore Dhruvva Mrudhula Bhaskar Anumol |
| Music by | Kannan |
| Cinematography | Rajesh K. Narayanan |
| Edited by | Kola Bhaskar |
Production company | Finger Print Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 117 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Thilagar is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language action-drama film written and directed by Perumal Pillai. The film stars Kishore and Dhruvva in the lead roles while Mrudhula Bhaskar, Anumol and 'Poo' Ram among others form an ensemble cast. Music for the film was composed by Kannan, and the film opened to mixed reviews in March 2015.[1]
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Kishore as Bose Pandian
- Dhruvva as Thilagar
- Mrudhula Bhaskar
- Anumol
- Poo Ram as Ukkirapandi
- Rajesh K. Narayanan
- Sujatha Master
- Neetu Chandra as item number "Bim Bam Bim"
Production[edit | edit source]
Perumal Pillai revealed that the film was based on a real-life incident from the 1990s, which revolved around two opposition clans in South Tamil Nadu. The film was predominantly shot around Tirunelveli, while the team also managed to feature a Dussehra festival live in Thiruchendur, as a part of the script. Dhruvva, a debutant actor from the USA, was cast in the title role of the film, while Mrudhula Bhaskar was signed on as the female lead. In preparation for her role, she researched her character by looking up similar roles played by actress Sripriya.[2] An item number featuring Neetu Chandra was shot at Binny Mills to increase the film's commercial viability.[3] The film held a press meet for the launch of its trailer and soundtrack in September 2014.[4] During the launch, director Ameer criticised the makers of the film for adopting the title Thilagar for an action film, stating it instead should have been used for a biopic of Bal Gangadhar Tilak. In return, Perumal Pillai expressed his disappointment at Ameer's remark and retorted that Ameer's Raam (2005) had no link to the Ramayana.[5]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The soundtrack was composed by Kannan.
| Thilagar | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | 2015 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Kannan chronology | ||||
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| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Vellavi Manasu" | Shankar Mahadevan, Padaiypaa Sriram | |
| 2. | "Verichu Verichu" | Haricharan, Shweta Mohan | |
| 3. | "Uppu Kaatha" | Chinna Ponnu | |
| 4. | "Bim Bam Bam" | Priya, Charulatha | |
| 5. | "Oorellam Vettu Satham" | Mukesh Mohamed, Anita | |
| 6. | "Eesal Pole" | Padaiypaa Sriram | |
| 7. | "Kadamai Ondru" | Ananth Vaidhyanathan | |
| 8. | "Aanai Koottam" | Srinivas |
Release[edit | edit source]
The film opened in March 2015 to mixed reviews, with a critic from Sify.com stating "what prevent Thilagar from being a classic is the unwanted romantic track, loud melodrama and abrupt ending", giving it an "average" verdict.[6] Behindwoods.com also gave the film a middling review, adding "overall, Thilagar is a seen before, heard before story, supported by good performances from Kishore and Dhruwa".[7] Likewise, The Hindu noted that the film had a "lot of gun powder, but no explosion".[8]
Despite garnering average reviews, the film went relatively unnoticed and performed poorly at the box office.[9]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Kishore continues to raise the sickle".
- ↑ "'Sripriya was my Inspiration'".
- ↑ "Thilagar is based on a true story - Times of India".
- ↑ "'Thilagar' audio launched".
- ↑ "Thilagar team is upset with Ameer - Times of India".
- ↑ "Thilagar".
- ↑ "Thilagar (Aka) Thilakar review".
- ↑ Menon, Vishal (20 March 2015). "Thilagar: Lots of fight, little punch". The Hindu.
- ↑ "Thilagar box office collection".