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| starring = {{unbulleted list|Raaghav Ranganathan|[[Karthik Kumar]]|[[Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli]]|[[Sanam Shetty]]}} | | starring = {{unbulleted list|Raaghav Ranganathan|[[Karthik Kumar]]|[[Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli]]|[[Sanam Shetty]]}} | ||
| music = | | music = [[Navneeth Sundar]] | ||
| cinematography = Raja Bhattacharjee | | cinematography = Raja Bhattacharjee | ||
| editing = | | editing = | ||
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| released = | | released = {{Film date|2017}} | ||
| runtime = 90 mins | | runtime = 90 mins | ||
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'''''Ticket''''' is a 2017 | '''''Ticket''''' is a 2017 Indian comedy drama film written and directed by [[Raaghav|Raaghav Ranganathan]], and produced by [[Preetha|Preetha Raaghav]]. Shot in Tamil and English, the film features Raaghav in the lead role, alongside [[Karthik Kumar]], [[Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli]] and [[Sanam Shetty]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/110216/of-tales-straight-from-the-heart.html|title=Of tales straight from the heart|first=S.|last=Subhakeerthana|date=11 February 2016|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> | ||
The film was premiered at the [[London Indian Film Festival]] in 2017, with screenings held in London, Wembley and Birmingham.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/ticket-a-pro-lgbt-film-is-directed-by-raghav.html|title=Ticket, a pro-LGBT film is directed by Raghav|date=10 July 2017|website=Behindwoods}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://londonindianfilmfestival.co.uk/ticket-the-movie/|title=Ticket the Movie|date=16 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cinema.dinamalar.com/tamil-news/60085/cinema/Kollywood/Ticket-movie-to-be-screen-london-film-festvial.htm|title=லண்டன் திரைப்பட விழாவில் டிக்கெட் திரையீடு | Ticket movie to be screen | The film was premiered at the [[London Indian Film Festival]] in 2017, with screenings held in London, Wembley and Birmingham.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/ticket-a-pro-lgbt-film-is-directed-by-raghav.html|title=Ticket, a pro-LGBT film is directed by Raghav|date=10 July 2017|website=Behindwoods}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://londonindianfilmfestival.co.uk/ticket-the-movie/|title=Ticket the Movie|date=16 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cinema.dinamalar.com/tamil-news/60085/cinema/Kollywood/Ticket-movie-to-be-screen-london-film-festvial.htm|title=லண்டன் திரைப்பட விழாவில் டிக்கெட் திரையீடு | (Ticket movie to be screen London Film Festival)|date=13 June 2017|website=தினமலர் - சினிமா}}</ref> The movie was released in India in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6797046/releaseinfo/?ref_=tt_dt_rdat|title=Ticket (2021)|website=[[IMDb]] |date=25 February 2025}}</ref> | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
{{cast listing| | |||
* [[Raaghav|Raaghav Ranganathan]] as Avinash Ravichander | * [[Raaghav|Raaghav Ranganathan]] as Avinash Ravichander | ||
* [[Karthik Kumar]] as | * [[Karthik Kumar]] as Athif Hussain | ||
* [[Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli]] as Shalini | * [[Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli]] as Shalini | ||
* [[Sanam Shetty]] as Ria | * [[Sanam Shetty]] as Ria | ||
* [[Babloo Prithiveeraj]] as a | * [[Babloo Prithiveeraj]] as a Local Don | ||
* [[ | * [[Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran|Aishwarya]] as Sona | ||
* [[Vatsan Chakravarthy]] as Craig | * [[Vatsan Chakravarthy]] as Craig | ||
* [[Kavithalaya Krishnan]] as Kumar | * [[Kavithalaya Krishnan]] as Kumar | ||
* [[Balaji Venugopal]] | * [[Balaji Venugopal]] | ||
* Shylaja Chetlur as Priya Francis | * Shylaja Chetlur as Priya Francis | ||
}} | |||
==Production== | ==Production== | ||
The film marked the directorial debut of [[Raaghav|Raaghav Ranganathan]], who revealed that ''Ticket'' was a "thriller with a tinge of black humour". Raaghav played the lead role alongside [[Karthik Kumar]], [[Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli]] and [[Sanam Shetty]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/videos/2017/jun/13/trailer-of-ticket-promises-quite-some-thrills-and-intrigue-540.html|title=Trailer of Ticket promises thrills and intrigue|website= | The film marked the directorial debut of [[Raaghav|Raaghav Ranganathan]], who revealed that ''Ticket'' was a "thriller with a tinge of black humour". Raaghav played the lead role alongside [[Karthik Kumar]], [[Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli]] and [[Sanam Shetty]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/videos/2017/jun/13/trailer-of-ticket-promises-quite-some-thrills-and-intrigue-540.html|title=Trailer of Ticket promises thrills and intrigue|website=[[Cinema Express]]|date=13 June 2017 }}</ref> The film began its shoot in mid-2015 and progressed throughout 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tamildiplomat.com/i-hit-the-gym-to-overcome-the-pressure-in-getting-film-roles/|title=I hit the gym to overcome the pressure in getting film roles|date=7 October 2015|website=Tamil Diplomat}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/I-hit-the-gym-to-overcome-the-pressure-in-getting-film-roles/articleshow/49242722.cms|title=I hit the gym to overcome the pressure in getting film roles|newspaper=The Times of India|first=M|last=Suganth|date=16 January 2017|accessdate=14 June 2021}}</ref> The title of the film was a play on the Tamil phrase "Ticket Vaangittaan!", alluding to death, a concept explored in the film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/exclusive-interviews/perception-of-tamil-cinema-is-eclipsed-by-bollywood-1500685320.html|title=Perception of Tamil cinema is eclipsed by Bollywood|website=[[The Statesman (India)|The Statesman]] |date=22 July 2017}}</ref> | ||
Raaghav worked on the post-production of the film in early 2017, alongside his acting commitments for another project titled ''Beep''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/raghav-has-special-powers-in-his-next/articleshow/58140991.cms|title=Raghav has special powers in his next | Raaghav worked on the post-production of the film in early 2017, alongside his acting commitments for another project titled ''Beep''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/raghav-has-special-powers-in-his-next/articleshow/58140991.cms|title=Raghav has special powers in his next|website=The Times of India|date=12 April 2017 }}</ref> | ||
==Release and reception== | ==Release and reception== | ||
The film was premiered at the [[London Indian Film Festival]] in 2017, with screenings held in London, Wembley and Birmingham. Raaghav had sent the film for consideration to the organisers, and the film was selected to be screened. It became first independent Tamil film to be premiered at the [[Empire, Leicester Square]] theatre in London.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/ticket-goes-to-london-film-festival/articleshow/59138779.cms|title='Ticket' goes to London Film Festival | The film was premiered at the [[London Indian Film Festival]] in 2017, with screenings held in London, Wembley and Birmingham. Raaghav had sent the film for consideration to the organisers, and the film was selected to be screened. It became first independent Tamil film to be premiered at the [[Empire, Leicester Square]] theatre in London.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/ticket-goes-to-london-film-festival/articleshow/59138779.cms|title='Ticket' goes to London Film Festival|website=The Times of India|date=14 June 2017 }}</ref> A reviewer noted "''Ticket'' may not be ground-breaking cinema, but it is the perfect bit of lighter counterbalance to other, more weighty festival offerings, and a solid directorial debut from Raaghav Ranganathan".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bollyspice.com/liff-special-review-ticket-the-movie/|title=LIFF SPECIAL REVIEW: Ticket – The Movie|first=Katherine|last=Matthews|date=19 June 2017}}</ref> The film was also appreciated for its pro-[[LGBT]] theme.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/raghav-preetha-open-up-about-his-gay-liplock-scene-interview-tamil-videos-72892|title=Raghav Preetha open up about his gay liplock scene : Interview videos - IndiaGlitz.com|via=www.indiaglitz.com}}</ref> | ||
The film was initially set to have a theatrical release in 2017, but it did not materialise.<ref>{{cite web | title=Ashanti Omkar, Tamil actor/director Raaghav Ranganathan | website=BBC | date=2017-06-25 | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08v924v | access-date=2020-11-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wef.org.in/raaghav-ranganathan/|title=Raaghav Ranganathan | WEF | Women Economic Forum}}</ref> Libra Productions' Ravindar Chandrasekaran announced that he had procured the rights of the film in March 2018, but the film later did not have theatrical release.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/ravindar-chandrasekaran-to-release-raaghavn-ranganathans-ticket.html|title=Ravindar Chandrasekaran to release Raaghavn Ranganathan's Ticket|date=23 March 2018|website=Behindwoods}}</ref> | The film was initially set to have a theatrical release in 2017, but it did not materialise.<ref>{{cite web | title=Ashanti Omkar, Tamil actor/director Raaghav Ranganathan | website=BBC | date=2017-06-25 | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08v924v | access-date=2020-11-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wef.org.in/raaghav-ranganathan/|title=Raaghav Ranganathan | WEF | Women Economic Forum|date=2 August 2018 }}</ref> Libra Productions' Ravindar Chandrasekaran announced that he had procured the rights of the film in March 2018, but the film later did not have theatrical release.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/ravindar-chandrasekaran-to-release-raaghavn-ranganathans-ticket.html|title=Ravindar Chandrasekaran to release Raaghavn Ranganathan's Ticket|date=23 March 2018|website=Behindwoods}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Indian | [[Category:2017 Indian films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian LGBTQ-related films]] | |||
[[Category:Indian comedy thriller films]] | [[Category:Indian comedy thriller films]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:44, 3 March 2026
| Ticket | |
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| Directed by | Raaghav Ranganathan |
| Produced by | Preetha Raaghav |
| Starring |
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| Music by | Navneeth Sundar |
| Cinematography | Raja Bhattacharjee |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil English |
Ticket is a 2017 Indian comedy drama film written and directed by Raaghav Ranganathan, and produced by Preetha Raaghav. Shot in Tamil and English, the film features Raaghav in the lead role, alongside Karthik Kumar, Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli and Sanam Shetty.[1]
The film was premiered at the London Indian Film Festival in 2017, with screenings held in London, Wembley and Birmingham.[2][3][4] The movie was released in India in 2021.[5]
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Raaghav Ranganathan as Avinash Ravichander
- Karthik Kumar as Athif Hussain
- Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli as Shalini
- Sanam Shetty as Ria
- Babloo Prithiveeraj as a Local Don
- Aishwarya as Sona
- Vatsan Chakravarthy as Craig
- Kavithalaya Krishnan as Kumar
- Balaji Venugopal
- Shylaja Chetlur as Priya Francis
Production[edit | edit source]
The film marked the directorial debut of Raaghav Ranganathan, who revealed that Ticket was a "thriller with a tinge of black humour". Raaghav played the lead role alongside Karthik Kumar, Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli and Sanam Shetty.[6] The film began its shoot in mid-2015 and progressed throughout 2016.[7][8] The title of the film was a play on the Tamil phrase "Ticket Vaangittaan!", alluding to death, a concept explored in the film.[9]
Raaghav worked on the post-production of the film in early 2017, alongside his acting commitments for another project titled Beep.[10]
Release and reception[edit | edit source]
The film was premiered at the London Indian Film Festival in 2017, with screenings held in London, Wembley and Birmingham. Raaghav had sent the film for consideration to the organisers, and the film was selected to be screened. It became first independent Tamil film to be premiered at the Empire, Leicester Square theatre in London.[11] A reviewer noted "Ticket may not be ground-breaking cinema, but it is the perfect bit of lighter counterbalance to other, more weighty festival offerings, and a solid directorial debut from Raaghav Ranganathan".[12] The film was also appreciated for its pro-LGBT theme.[13]
The film was initially set to have a theatrical release in 2017, but it did not materialise.[14][15] Libra Productions' Ravindar Chandrasekaran announced that he had procured the rights of the film in March 2018, but the film later did not have theatrical release.[16]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Subhakeerthana, S. (11 February 2016). "Of tales straight from the heart". Deccan Chronicle.
- ↑ "Ticket, a pro-LGBT film is directed by Raghav". Behindwoods. 10 July 2017.
- ↑ "Ticket the Movie". 16 April 2017.
- ↑ "லண்டன் திரைப்பட விழாவில் டிக்கெட் திரையீடு | (Ticket movie to be screen London Film Festival)". தினமலர் - சினிமா. 13 June 2017.
- ↑ "Ticket (2021)". IMDb. 25 February 2025.
- ↑ "Trailer of Ticket promises thrills and intrigue". Cinema Express. 13 June 2017.
- ↑ "I hit the gym to overcome the pressure in getting film roles". Tamil Diplomat. 7 October 2015.
- ↑ Suganth, M (16 January 2017). "I hit the gym to overcome the pressure in getting film roles". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
- ↑ "Perception of Tamil cinema is eclipsed by Bollywood". The Statesman. 22 July 2017.
- ↑ "Raghav has special powers in his next". The Times of India. 12 April 2017.
- ↑ "'Ticket' goes to London Film Festival". The Times of India. 14 June 2017.
- ↑ Matthews, Katherine (19 June 2017). "LIFF SPECIAL REVIEW: Ticket – The Movie".
- ↑ "Raghav Preetha open up about his gay liplock scene : Interview videos - IndiaGlitz.com" – via www.indiaglitz.com.
- ↑ "Ashanti Omkar, Tamil actor/director Raaghav Ranganathan". BBC. 25 June 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
- ↑ "Raaghav Ranganathan | WEF | Women Economic Forum". 2 August 2018.
- ↑ "Ravindar Chandrasekaran to release Raaghavn Ranganathan's Ticket". Behindwoods. 23 March 2018.