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| writer        = [[Lokesh Kumar]]
| starring      = [[Michael Thangadurai]]<br/>Gabriella Sellus<br />Afsal Hameed<br />Vinusha Devi<br />[[Anupama Kumar]]<br/>[[Vadivukkarasi]]<br/>[[Abhishek Shankar]]<br/>
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| music          = Balasubramanian G
| cinematography = Divyank
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'''''N4''''' is an upcoming Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language crime-thriller film written and directed by [[Lokesh Kumar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/may/16/tv-actress-vani-bhojan-to-debut-with-lokesh-kumars-film-n4-1815568.html|title=TV actress Vani Bhojan to debut with Lokesh Kumar's film 'N4'|first=Subhakeerthana|last=S|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=May 16, 2018|access-date=September 20, 2020}}</ref> The film stars [[Michael Thangadurai]],<ref name="web">{{cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/jun/21/tv-star-sharanya-turadi-replaces-vani-bhojan-in-lokesh-kumars-n4-12442.html|title=TV star Sharanya Turadi replaces Vani Bhojan in Lokesh Kumar's N4|first=CE|last=Features|work=[[Cinema Express]]|date=June 21, 2019|access-date=September 20, 2020}}</ref> Gabriella Sellus,<ref name="PV">{{cite web|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/airaa-girl-gabrella-sellus-play-lead-nh4-confirms-director-lokesh-kumar-498663|title=Airaa girl Gabrella Sellus to play the lead in NH4 confirms director Lokesh Kumar
'''''N4''''' is a 2023 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language crime-thriller film written and directed by [[Lokesh Kumar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/may/16/tv-actress-vani-bhojan-to-debut-with-lokesh-kumars-film-n4-1815568.html|title=TV actress Vani Bhojan to debut with Lokesh Kumar's film 'N4'|first=Subhakeerthana|last=S|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=May 16, 2018|accessdate=September 20, 2020}}</ref> The film stars [[Michael Thangadurai]], Gabriella Sellus, Akshay Kamal, Afsal Hameed, Vinusha Devi, Pragya Nagra, [[Anupama Kumar]] in pivotal roles whilst [[Abhishek Shankar]], [[Vadivukkarasi]], Azhagu and Subhalaxmi Parida play supporting roles.<ref name="web">{{cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/jun/21/tv-star-sharanya-turadi-replaces-vani-bhojan-in-lokesh-kumars-n4-12442.html|title=TV star Sharanya Turadi replaces Vani Bhojan in Lokesh Kumar's N4|first=CE|last=Features|work=[[Cinema Express]]|date=June 21, 2019|accessdate=September 20, 2020}}</ref><ref name="PV">{{cite web|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/airaa-girl-gabrella-sellus-play-lead-nh4-confirms-director-lokesh-kumar-498663|title=Airaa girl Gabrella Sellus to play the lead in NH4 confirms director Lokesh Kumar|first=Pinkvilla|last=Desk|work=[[Pinkvilla]]|date=January 10, 2020|accessdate=September 20, 2020}}</ref><ref name="TOI">{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/with-sharanya-opting-out-airaa-girl-gabrella-bags-the-lead-role-in-nh4/articleshow/73172562.cms|title=With Sharanya opting out, Airaa girl Gabrella bags the lead role in N4
|first=Pinkvilla|last=Desk|work=[[Pinkvilla]]|date=January 10, 2020|access-date=September 20, 2020}}</ref> Akshay Kamal,<ref name="TOI">{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/with-sharanya-opting-out-airaa-girl-gabrella-bags-the-lead-role-in-nh4/articleshow/73172562.cms|title=With Sharanya opting out, Airaa girl Gabrella bags the lead role in N4
|first=Sharanya|last=CR|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=January 10, 2020|accessdate=September 20, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pragya-in-lokeshs-kasimedu-set-thriller/articleshow/70001991.cms|title=Pragya in Lokesh's Kasimedu-set thriller|first=Sharanya|last=CR|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=June 30, 2019|accessdate=September 20, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/anupama-kumar-the-makers-of-dharala-prabhu-have-done-justice-to-each-and-every-character-812637.html|title=Anupama Kumar: The makers of 'Dharala Prabhu' have done justice to each and every character|first=Roktim|last=Rajpal|work=[[Deccan Herald]]|date=March 11, 2020|accessdate=September 20, 2020}}</ref>
|first=Sharanya|last=CR|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=January 10, 2020|access-date=September 20, 2020}}</ref> Pragya Nagra,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pragya-in-lokeshs-kasimedu-set-thriller/articleshow/70001991.cms|title=Pragya in Lokesh’s Kasimedu-set thriller|first=Sharanya|last=CR|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=June 30, 2019|access-date=September 20, 2020}}</ref> Afsal Hameed,<ref name="web"/> Vishnu Unnikrishnan<ref name="web"/> [[Anupama Kumar]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/anupama-kumar-the-makers-of-dharala-prabhu-have-done-justice-to-each-and-every-character-812637.html|title=Anupama Kumar: The makers of 'Dharala Prabhu' have done justice to each and every character|first=Roktim|last=Rajpal|work=[[Deccan Herald]]|date=March 11, 2020|access-date=September 20, 2020}}</ref> in pivotal roles.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
{{colbegin}}
* [[Michael Thangadurai]]
* [[Michael Thangadurai]] as Surya
* Gabriella Sellus
* Gabriella Sellus as Soundharya
* Akshay Kamal
* Afsal Hameed as Karthi
* Pragya Nagra
* Vinusha Devi as Abhinaya
* Afsal Hameed
* Akshay Kamal as Vijay
* Akash Premkumar
* Pragya Nagra as Swathi
* [[Anupama Kumar]]
* [[Anupama Kumar]] as Fathima
}}
* [[Abhishek Shankar]] as Rajarathinam
* Azhagu as Velu
* [[Vadivukkarasi]] as Kannamaa
{{colend}}
* [[Akash Premkumar]] as John


== Production ==
== Production ==
In May 2018, actress [[Vani Bhojan]] announced her debut in ''N4'' and said it will be directed by [[Lokesh Kumar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/popular-tv-actress-vani-bhojan-signs-her-debut-tamil-film.html|title=MASSIVE: POPULAR TV STAR VANI BHOJAN'S TAMIL DEBUT FILM ANNOUNCED!|first=Anirudh|last=B|work=Behindwoods|date=May 15, 2018|access-date=September 20, 2020}}</ref> However in the middle of 2019 citing date issues, Bhojan stepped out of the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://movies.ndtv.com/tamil/kollywood/actress-vani-bhojan-dropped-out-of-n-4-directed-by-director-lokesh-2057565|title=Vani Bojan out of Lokesh's new film!|first=Sathish|last=J|work=[[NDTV]]|date=June 22, 2019|access-date=September 20, 2020}}</ref> The makers then announced that [[Airaa]] actress Gabriella Sellus has replaced her.<ref name="PV"/><ref name="TOI"/>
In May 2018, actress [[Vani Bhojan]] announced her debut in N4 & said it will be directed by the acclaimed film [[My Son Is Gay]] director [[Lokesh Kumar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/popular-tv-actress-vani-bhojan-signs-her-debut-tamil-film.html|title=MASSIVE: POPULAR TV STAR VANI BHOJAN'S TAMIL DEBUT FILM ANNOUNCED!|first=Anirudh|last=B|work=Behindwoods|date=May 15, 2018|accessdate=September 20, 2020}}</ref> However in the middle of 2019 citing date issues, [[Vani Bhojan]] stepped out of the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://movies.ndtv.com/tamil/kollywood/actress-vani-bhojan-dropped-out-of-n-4-directed-by-director-lokesh-2057565|title=Vani Bojan out of Lokesh's new film!|first=Sathish|last=J|work=[[NDTV]]|date=June 22, 2019|accessdate=September 20, 2020}}</ref> The makers then announced that [[Airaa]] actress Gabriella Sellus has replaced [[Vani Bhojan]].<ref name="TOI"/><ref name="PV"/> The film was completely shot in and around [[Royapuram fishing harbour]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.newsbricks.com/entertainment/list-of-june-2022-tamil-movies-theatre-release/23649 |title=List Of June 2022 Tamil Movies Theatre Release |last=Loren|first=Sofia |date=26 May 2022 |website=Newsbrick |accessdate=5 July 2022}}</ref>
 
== Reception ==
The film released 24 March 2023 across the tamilnadu.Logesh Balachandran of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 3 stars out of 5 and noted that " N4 is an honest attempt with intense emotions, and it's definitely worth watching."<ref>{{Cite news |title=N4 Movie Review : Good writing and decent performances elevate N4 |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/n4/movie-review/98930610.cms |access-date=2023-03-25 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Sowmya Rajendran from ''[[The News Minute]]'' stated that " ''N4''’s central idea seems to have been to look at how an  accidental crime exposes power equations and systemic prejudice, without casting anyone as a vicious villain"<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-24 |title=N4 review: A middling thriller with interesting ideas and flawed execution |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/n4-review-middling-thriller-interesting-ideas-and-flawed-execution-174984 |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref>.''Indiaherald'' critic wrote that "Watching N4 is definitely worthwhile because it is an honest effort with strong emotions."<ref>{{Cite web |title=N4 Tamil Movie Review - A Welcome Surprise with a Good Writing |url=http://www.indiaherald.com/Breaking/Read/994581860/N-Tamil-Movie-Review-A-Welcome-Surprise-with-a-Good-Writing |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=indiaherald.com |language=en}}</ref>
 
However,''[[Maalai Malar]]'' critic gave 2.75 out of 5 and appreciated the film.<ref>{{Cite web |last=maalaimalar |date=2023-03-24 |title=N4 |url=https://www.maalaimalar.com/movie-review/n4-25275 |access-date=2023-03-25 |website=www.maalaimalar.com |language=ta}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
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[[Category:Indian crime thriller films]]
[[Category:Indian crime thriller films]]
[[Category:Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:2020s Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:Upcoming Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Chennai]]
[[Category:Films shot in Chennai]]
[[Category:Upcoming Indian films]]
[[Category:2020s Indian films]]
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N4
Directed byLokesh Kumar
Produced byNaveen Sharma
Yogesh Sharma
Lokesh Kumar
Written byLokesh Kumar
Screenplay byLokesh Kumar
StarringMichael Thangadurai
Gabriella Sellus
Afsal Hameed
Vinusha Devi
Anupama Kumar
Vadivukkarasi
Abhishek Shankar
Music byBalasubramanian G
CinematographyDivyank
Edited byDani Charles
Production
company
Dharmraj Films
Beyond The Limit Creations
Release date
  • 24 March 2023 (2023-03-24)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

N4 is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language crime-thriller film written and directed by Lokesh Kumar.[1] The film stars Michael Thangadurai, Gabriella Sellus, Akshay Kamal, Afsal Hameed, Vinusha Devi, Pragya Nagra, Anupama Kumar in pivotal roles whilst Abhishek Shankar, Vadivukkarasi, Azhagu and Subhalaxmi Parida play supporting roles.[2][3][4][5][6]

Cast

Production

In May 2018, actress Vani Bhojan announced her debut in N4 & said it will be directed by the acclaimed film My Son Is Gay director Lokesh Kumar.[7] However in the middle of 2019 citing date issues, Vani Bhojan stepped out of the film.[8] The makers then announced that Airaa actress Gabriella Sellus has replaced Vani Bhojan.[4][3] The film was completely shot in and around Royapuram fishing harbour.[9]

Reception

The film released 24 March 2023 across the tamilnadu.Logesh Balachandran of The Times of India gave 3 stars out of 5 and noted that " N4 is an honest attempt with intense emotions, and it's definitely worth watching."[10] Sowmya Rajendran from The News Minute stated that " N4’s central idea seems to have been to look at how an accidental crime exposes power equations and systemic prejudice, without casting anyone as a vicious villain"[11].Indiaherald critic wrote that "Watching N4 is definitely worthwhile because it is an honest effort with strong emotions."[12]

However,Maalai Malar critic gave 2.75 out of 5 and appreciated the film.[13]

References

  1. ↑ S, Subhakeerthana (May 16, 2018). "TV actress Vani Bhojan to debut with Lokesh Kumar's film 'N4'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  2. ↑ Features, CE (June 21, 2019). "TV star Sharanya Turadi replaces Vani Bhojan in Lokesh Kumar's N4". Cinema Express. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Desk, Pinkvilla (January 10, 2020). "Airaa girl Gabrella Sellus to play the lead in NH4 confirms director Lokesh Kumar". Pinkvilla. Retrieved September 20, 2020. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 CR, Sharanya (January 10, 2020). "With Sharanya opting out, Airaa girl Gabrella bags the lead role in N4". The Times of India. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  5. ↑ CR, Sharanya (June 30, 2019). "Pragya in Lokesh's Kasimedu-set thriller". The Times of India. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  6. ↑ Rajpal, Roktim (March 11, 2020). "Anupama Kumar: The makers of 'Dharala Prabhu' have done justice to each and every character". Deccan Herald. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  7. ↑ B, Anirudh (May 15, 2018). "MASSIVE: POPULAR TV STAR VANI BHOJAN'S TAMIL DEBUT FILM ANNOUNCED!". Behindwoods. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  8. ↑ J, Sathish (June 22, 2019). "Vani Bojan out of Lokesh's new film!". NDTV. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  9. ↑ Loren, Sofia (26 May 2022). "List Of June 2022 Tamil Movies Theatre Release". Newsbrick. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  10. ↑ "N4 Movie Review : Good writing and decent performances elevate N4". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  11. ↑ "N4 review: A middling thriller with interesting ideas and flawed execution". The News Minute. 2023-03-24. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  12. ↑ "N4 Tamil Movie Review - A Welcome Surprise with a Good Writing". indiaherald.com. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  13. ↑ maalaimalar (2023-03-24). "N4". www.maalaimalar.com (in தமிழ்). Retrieved 2023-03-25.

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