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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| image = Amudhae.jpg | |||
| image = | | caption = DVD cover | ||
| caption = | | director = [[Ezhil|S. Ezhil]] | ||
| director = [[Ezhil]] | | writer = Na. Anbarasu (dialogues) | ||
| writer = | | screenplay = S. Ezhil | ||
| story = R. Manimala | |||
| starring = {{plainlist| | | starring = {{plainlist| | ||
*[[Jai Akash]] | *[[Jai Akash]] | ||
*[[Prakash Raj]] | *[[Prakash Raj]] | ||
*[[Madhumitha]] | *[[Madhumitha]] | ||
*[[Uma Shankari | *[[Uma Shankari]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
| producer = | | producer = | ||
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'''''Amudhae''''' is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language [[romantic drama film]] directed by [[Ezhil]], starring [[Jai Akash]], [[Prakash Raj]], [[Madhumitha]], and [[Uma Shankari | '''''Amudhae''''' is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language [[romantic drama film]] directed by [[Ezhil]], starring [[Jai Akash]], [[Prakash Raj]], [[Madhumitha]], and [[Uma Shankari]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 March 2005 |title=More opportunities for Jai Akash |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/News/17-3-05/more_jaiakash.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220220190016/http://www.behindwoods.com/News/17-3-05/more_jaiakash.htm |archive-date=20 February 2022 |access-date=23 February 2022 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=23 May 2005 |title=Madhumita's Woes |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/News/23-5-05/madhu.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220220100424/http://www.behindwoods.com/News/23-5-05/madhu.htm |archive-date=20 February 2022 |access-date=23 February 2022 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> | ||
== | == Plot == | ||
{{more plot|date=February 2022}} | {{more plot|date=February 2022}} | ||
Nancy, who is in love with Dinakar, | Nancy, who is in love with Dinakar, marries a millionaire, Victor. Later, Dinakar marries his cousin, Vinaya. How Nancy reunites with Dinakar forms the rest of the story. | ||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
{{ | {{cast listing| | ||
*[[Jai Akash]] as Dinakar | *[[Jai Akash]] as Dinakar | ||
*[[Prakash Raj]] as Victor | *[[Prakash Raj]] as Victor | ||
*[[Madhumitha]] as Nancy | *[[Madhumitha]] as Nancy | ||
*[[Uma Shankari | *[[Uma Shankari]] as Vinaya | ||
*[[Ranjitha]] as Susi (special appearance) | *[[Ranjitha]] as Susi (special appearance) | ||
*[[Ragasya]] (special appearance in the song "Pottu Thaluda") | *[[Ragasya]] (special appearance in the song "Pottu Thaluda") | ||
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*[[S. Rajasekar|Rajasekar]] as the church father | *[[S. Rajasekar|Rajasekar]] as the church father | ||
*[[Swaminathan]] as a priest | *[[Swaminathan]] as a priest | ||
* Bava Lakshmanan as the village head | *[[Bava Lakshmanan]] as the village head | ||
*[[Krishnamoorthy (actor)|Krishnamoorthy]] as an alcoholic | *[[Krishnamoorthy (actor)|Krishnamoorthy]] as an alcoholic | ||
}} | |||
== Production == | == Production == | ||
After [[Ezhil]] saw a special screening of ''[[Ramakrishna (film)|Ramakrishna]]'', he signed [[Jai Akash]] for his next film ''Amudhae''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 July 2005 |title=Jai Akash |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/Interview4/html/tamil-cinema-interview-jaiakash.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220219111642/http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/Interview4/html/tamil-cinema-interview-jaiakash.html |archive-date=19 February 2022 |access-date=23 February 2022 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> The film was to be produced by a thirty five person unit, which later became a twenty eight person unit.<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 February 2005 |title=New producers unit |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/News/26-2-05/producers_unit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220219135425/http://www.behindwoods.com/News/26-2-05/producers_unit.htm |archive-date=19 February 2022 |access-date=23 February 2022 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref><ref name="Sify">{{Cite web |date=7 May 2005 |title=Amuthe |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/amuthe-review-tamil-pclvJreeeaeab.html |url-status= | After [[Ezhil]] saw a special screening of ''[[Ramakrishna (2004 Tamil film)|Ramakrishna]]'', he signed [[Jai Akash]] for his next film ''Amudhae''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 July 2005 |title=Jai Akash |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/Interview4/html/tamil-cinema-interview-jaiakash.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220219111642/http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/Interview4/html/tamil-cinema-interview-jaiakash.html |archive-date=19 February 2022 |access-date=23 February 2022 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=3 December 2004 |title=Back after a gap |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2004/12/03/stories/2004120302750600.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121110044254/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2004/12/03/stories/2004120302750600.htm |archive-date=10 November 2012 |access-date=3 September 2012 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> The film was to be produced by a thirty five person unit, which later became a twenty eight person unit.<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 February 2005 |title=New producers unit |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/News/26-2-05/producers_unit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220219135425/http://www.behindwoods.com/News/26-2-05/producers_unit.htm |archive-date=19 February 2022 |access-date=23 February 2022 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref><ref name="Sify">{{Cite web |date=7 May 2005 |title=Amuthe |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/amuthe-review-tamil-pclvJreeeaeab.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220219171915/https://www.sify.com/movies/amuthe-review-tamil-pclvJreeeaeab.html |archive-date=19 February 2022 |access-date=23 February 2022 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> The film was based on a novel{{Which|date=November 2024}} written by Manimala.<ref name="co">{{cite web |last=Mannath |first=Malini |date=3 March 2005 |title=Amudhe |url=http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Onlocation/2005/02amudhe.asp |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061015214044/http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Onlocation/2005/02amudhe.asp |archive-date=15 October 2006 |access-date=20 April 2024 |work=Chennai Online}}</ref> [[Madhumitha]] was cast as the heroine.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 February 2005 |title=Madhumitha's Exclusive Interview |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/News/24-2-05/madhumitha_interview.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220219170836/http://www.behindwoods.com/News/24-2-05/madhumitha_interview.htm |archive-date=19 February 2022 |access-date=23 February 2022 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> The film was shot in several locations in Kerala including Alappuzha, Munnar, Kuttanad, Chalakudy and Vazhachal and also at Mumbai and Chennai.<ref name="Sify" /><ref name=co /> The filming was done within 35 days.<ref name=cs /> | ||
== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
Newcomer Sunil Xavier, who worked as an assistant to [[S. A. Rajkumar]], composed the music for the film.<ref name="Sify" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Amudhey |url=https://thiraitamilpaadal.com/album/2005/3455/Amudhey.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224083838/https://thiraitamilpaadal.com/album/2005/3455/Amudhey.html |archive-date=24 February 2022 |access-date=23 February 2022 |website=thiraitamilpaadal.com}}</ref> | Newcomer Sunil Xavier, who worked as an assistant to [[S. A. Rajkumar]], composed the music for the film and lyrics were written by debutant Tamil Amudhan.<ref name="Sify" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Amudhey |url=https://thiraitamilpaadal.com/album/2005/3455/Amudhey.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224083838/https://thiraitamilpaadal.com/album/2005/3455/Amudhey.html |archive-date=24 February 2022 |access-date=23 February 2022 |website=thiraitamilpaadal.com}}</ref> The audio was launched at 18 February 2005 at Shree Theatre of [[Sathyam Cinemas]].<ref name="cs">{{cite web |date=19 February 2005 |title='Amudhey' Song Cassette Release function |url=http://www.cinesouth.com/specials/function/19022005-6.shtml |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050308043341/http://www.cinesouth.com/specials/function/19022005-6.shtml |archive-date=8 March 2005 |access-date=23 July 2024 |website=Cinesouth}}</ref> | ||
*"Anbe Adu Oru Kalam" – [[Unni Menon]], [[Sujatha | *"Anbe Adu Oru Kalam" – [[Unni Menon]], [[Sujatha Mohan|Sujatha]][[Lyricist Tamilamudhan]] | ||
*"Enna Enna Nan Solla" – [[Swarnalatha]] | *"Enna Enna Nan Solla" – [[Lyricist Tamilamudhan]][[Swarnalatha]] | ||
*"Madura Jilla" – [[Manikka Vinayagam]], Priya | *"Madura Jilla" –[[Lyricist Tamilamudhan]] [[Manikka Vinayagam]], Priya | ||
*"Pottu Thalluda" – Krishnaraj | *"Pottu Thalluda" –[[Lyricist Tamilamudhan]] Krishnaraj | ||
*" | *"Valayal Kadu" –[[Lyricist Tamilamudhan]] [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], Subha | ||
== | == Critical reception == | ||
A critic from ''[[Sify]]'' opined that "The film lacks technical finesse and offers little in the way of surprise", praised the performances of Raj, Madhumitha, and Uma while criticising Jai Akash's "wooden", emotionless performance.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 May 2005 |title=Amuthe |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/amuthe-review-tamil-pclvJFbjadcbe.html |url-status= | A critic from ''[[Sify]]'' opined that "The film lacks technical finesse and offers little in the way of surprise", praised the performances of Raj, Madhumitha, and Uma while criticising Jai Akash's "wooden", emotionless performance.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 May 2005 |title=Amuthe |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/amuthe-review-tamil-pclvJFbjadcbe.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224083826/https://www.sify.com/movies/amuthe-review-tamil-pclvJFbjadcbe.html |archive-date=24 February 2022 |access-date=23 February 2022 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> Malathi Rangarajan of ''[[The Hindu]]'' opined that "Flashes of brilliance and food for thought the story offers — you could disagree with the logic or feasibility of the proposition tabled, but the point is, it is something different".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rangarajan |first=Malathi |date=20 May 2005 |title=Of a callous ego trip |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/of-a-callous-ego-trip/article28583090.ece |url-status=live |access-date=23 February 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220222001507/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/of-a-callous-ego-trip/article28583090.ece |archive-date=22 February 2022}}</ref> Malini Mannath of ''Chennai Online'' wrote that "If he [Ezhil] had worked on the screenplay better, etched his characters in a more convincing way, and had a tighter grip on his narration, it would have turned out to be a more engaging entertainer".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mannath |first=Malini |date=31 May 2005 |title=Amudhe |url=http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Moviereviews/2005/05amudhe.asp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061015011010/http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Moviereviews/2005/05amudhe.asp |archive-date=15 October 2006 |access-date=23 February 2022 |website=Chennai Online}}</ref> Visual Dasan of ''[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]]'' called the film "above average".<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=5 June 2005 |title=அமுதே... |url=https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/2005/jun/05-06-2005/p56.jpg |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |language=ta |pages=56 |access-date=11 August 2022 |archive-date=11 August 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220811062520/https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/2005/jun/05-06-2005/p56.jpg |url-status=dead|first=விஷுவல் |last=தாசன் }}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
*{{IMDb title | *{{IMDb title}} | ||
*{{Rotten Tomatoes}} | |||
{{Ezhil}} | |||
[[Category: | [[Category:2005 Indian films]] | ||
[[Category:2005 Tamil-language films]] | |||
[[Category:2005 romantic drama films]] | [[Category:2005 romantic drama films]] | ||
[[Category:Films directed by Ezhil]] | [[Category:Films based on Tamil novels]] | ||
[[Category:Films directed by S. Ezhil]] | |||
[[Category:Films shot in Alappuzha]] | |||
[[Category:Films shot in Chalakudy]] | |||
[[Category:Films shot in Kerala]] | |||
[[Category:Films shot in Munnar]] | |||
[[Category:Indian romantic drama films]] | [[Category:Indian romantic drama films]] | ||
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| Amudhae | |
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 DVD cover | |
| Directed by | S. Ezhil |
| Written by | Na. Anbarasu (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | S. Ezhil |
| Story by | R. Manimala |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Sunil Xavier |
| Cinematography | Sivakumar |
| Edited by | V. T. Vijayan |
Production company | AIM productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Amudhae is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Ezhil, starring Jai Akash, Prakash Raj, Madhumitha, and Uma Shankari.[1][2]
Plot[edit | edit source]
 | This article needs an improved plot summary. (February 2022) |
Nancy, who is in love with Dinakar, marries a millionaire, Victor. Later, Dinakar marries his cousin, Vinaya. How Nancy reunites with Dinakar forms the rest of the story.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Jai Akash as Dinakar
- Prakash Raj as Victor
- Madhumitha as Nancy
- Uma Shankari as Vinaya
- Ranjitha as Susi (special appearance)
- Ragasya (special appearance in the song "Pottu Thaluda")
- Anamika (special appearance in the song "Valayal")
- Dhamu as Dinakar's friend
- Delhi Ganesh as Dinakar's father
- M. S. Bhaskar as Victor's friend
- Santhana Bharathi as Nancy's father
- Sathyapriya as Dinakar's mother
- Fathima Babu as Nancy's mother
- Kuyili as Vinaya's mother
- Rajasekar as the church father
- Swaminathan as a priest
- Bava Lakshmanan as the village head
- Krishnamoorthy as an alcoholic
Production[edit | edit source]
After Ezhil saw a special screening of Ramakrishna, he signed Jai Akash for his next film Amudhae.[3][4] The film was to be produced by a thirty five person unit, which later became a twenty eight person unit.[5][6] The film was based on a novel[which?] written by Manimala.[7] Madhumitha was cast as the heroine.[8] The film was shot in several locations in Kerala including Alappuzha, Munnar, Kuttanad, Chalakudy and Vazhachal and also at Mumbai and Chennai.[6][7] The filming was done within 35 days.[9]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
Newcomer Sunil Xavier, who worked as an assistant to S. A. Rajkumar, composed the music for the film and lyrics were written by debutant Tamil Amudhan.[6][10] The audio was launched at 18 February 2005 at Shree Theatre of Sathyam Cinemas.[9]
- "Anbe Adu Oru Kalam" – Unni Menon, SujathaLyricist Tamilamudhan
- "Enna Enna Nan Solla" – Lyricist TamilamudhanSwarnalatha
- "Madura Jilla" –Lyricist Tamilamudhan Manikka Vinayagam, Priya
- "Pottu Thalluda" –Lyricist Tamilamudhan Krishnaraj
- "Valayal Kadu" –Lyricist Tamilamudhan Karthik, Subha
Critical reception[edit | edit source]
A critic from Sify opined that "The film lacks technical finesse and offers little in the way of surprise", praised the performances of Raj, Madhumitha, and Uma while criticising Jai Akash's "wooden", emotionless performance.[11] Malathi Rangarajan of The Hindu opined that "Flashes of brilliance and food for thought the story offers — you could disagree with the logic or feasibility of the proposition tabled, but the point is, it is something different".[12] Malini Mannath of Chennai Online wrote that "If he [Ezhil] had worked on the screenplay better, etched his characters in a more convincing way, and had a tighter grip on his narration, it would have turned out to be a more engaging entertainer".[13] Visual Dasan of Kalki called the film "above average".[14]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "More opportunities for Jai Akash". Behindwoods. 17 March 2005. Archived from the original on 20 February 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ↑ "Madhumita's Woes". Behindwoods. 23 May 2005. Archived from the original on 20 February 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ↑ "Jai Akash". Behindwoods. 12 July 2005. Archived from the original on 19 February 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ↑ "Back after a gap". The Hindu. 3 December 2004. Archived from the original on 10 November 2012. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
- ↑ "New producers unit". Behindwoods. 26 February 2005. Archived from the original on 19 February 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "Amuthe". Sify. 7 May 2005. Archived from the original on 19 February 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Mannath, Malini (3 March 2005). "Amudhe". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 15 October 2006. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ↑ "Madhumitha's Exclusive Interview". Behindwoods. 24 February 2005. Archived from the original on 19 February 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "'Amudhey' Song Cassette Release function". Cinesouth. 19 February 2005. Archived from the original on 8 March 2005. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ↑ "Amudhey". thiraitamilpaadal.com. Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ↑ "Amuthe". Sify. 20 May 2005. Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ↑ Rangarajan, Malathi (20 May 2005). "Of a callous ego trip". The Hindu. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Mannath, Malini (31 May 2005). "Amudhe". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 15 October 2006. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ↑ தாசன், விஷுவல் (5 June 2005). "அமுதே..." Kalki (in தமிழ்). p. 56. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
External links[edit | edit source]
- Amudhae on IMDb
- Amudhae at Rotten Tomatoes