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*[[Natarajan Subramaniam|Natty]]
*[[Natty Subramaniam|Natty]]
* [[Lal (actor)|Lal]]
* [[Lal (actor)|Lal]]
*[[Ananya (actress)|Ananya]]
*[[Ananya (actress)|Ananya]]
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| music          = Naviin Ravindren (songs and score)<br />Vibin R (score only)
| music          = Naviin Ravindren<br />Vibin R
| studio        = GS Arts<br />First Clap
| studio        = GS Arts<br />First Clap
| cinematography = N. Shanmuga Sundaram
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'''''God Father''''' is a 2020 [[Tamil language|Tamil]] [[action film|action]] [[thriller film]] directed by Jegan Rajshekar and co-produced by Rajkumar and Ajith Vasudev. The film starring [[Natarajan Subramaniam|Natty]], [[Lal (actor)|Lal]], and [[Ananya (actress)|Ananya]] has the music composed by Naviin Ravindren.
'''''God Father''''' is a 2020 [[Tamil language|Tamil]] [[survival film|survival]] [[action film|action]] [[thriller film]] directed by Jegan Rajshekar and co-produced by Rajkumar and Ajith Vasudev. The film starring [[Natty Subramaniam|Natty]], [[Lal (actor)|Lal]], and [[Ananya (actress)|Ananya]] has the music composed by Naviin Ravindren.


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
Adhiyamaan ([[Natarajan Subramaniam|Natty]]), a young middle class office goer, is a contented man who lives with his loving wife Mithra ([[Ananya (actress)|Ananya]]) and adorable son Arjun ([[Ashwanth Ashokkumar|Ashwanth]]) in a multi-storeyed apartment. Life goes smoothly for Adhi until one day he unknowingly falls in dreaded gangster Marudhu’s ([[Lal (actor)|Lal]]) trap.
Adhiyamaan ([[Natty Subramaniam|Natty]]), a young middle class office goer, is a contented man who lives with his loving wife Mithra ([[Ananya (actress)|Ananya]]) and adorable son Arjun ([[Ashwanth Ashokkumar]]) in a multi-storeyed apartment. Life goes smoothly for Adhi until one day, he unknowingly falls in dreaded gangster Marudhu's ([[Lal (actor)|Lal]]) trap.


The latter’s little son has a malfunctioning heart, and doctors say he can only be saved with a heart transplant. But the problem is to find a donor matching the boy’s age and blood group. Marudhu sends his henchmen out to check various hospital records to locate a suitable kid. Arjun’s stats match his son’s needs. So he decides to kill Arjun and harvest his heart for his son. Thus begins a survival drama, which largely takes place within an apartment complex. How Adhi uses his wits to save his child forms the rest of the story.
Marudhu's young son has a malfunctioning heart, and doctors say he can only be saved with a heart transplant. But the problem is to find a donor matching his age and blood group. Marudhu sends his henchmen out to check various hospital records to locate a suitable kid. Arjun's stats match his son's needs. So he decides to kill Arjun and harvest his heart for his son. Thus begins a survival drama, which largely takes place within an apartment complex. How Adhi uses his wits to save his child forms the rest of the story.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
*[[Natarajan Subramaniam|Natty]] as Adhiyamaan
*[[Natty Subramaniam|Natty]] as Adhiyamaan
*[[Lal (actor)|Lal]] as Marudhu Singam
*[[Lal (actor)|Lal]] as Marudhu Singam
*[[Ananya (actress)|Ananya]] as Mithra
*[[Ananya (actress)|Ananya]] as Mithra
*[[Ashwanth Ashokkumar]] as Arjun
*[[Ashwanth Ashokkumar]] as Arjun
*[[G. Marimuthu]] as a police inspector
*[[G. Marimuthu]] as Police Inspector
*[[R. S. Shivaji]] as Adhiyamaan's neighbor
*[[R. S. Shivaji]] as Adhi's neighbor
*Pradeep K Vijayan as Vasu


== Production ==
== Production ==
This film marks the return of Ananya to Tamil cinema after a hiatus. The trailer was released on 6 January 2020 by [[Santhanam (actor)|Santhanam]] and [[Karthik Subbaraj]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/god-father-trailer-natraj-subramaniam-promises-an-entertaining-ride/articleshow/73124838.cms|title='God Father' trailer: Natraj Subramaniam promises an entertaining ride - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
This film marks the return of Ananya to Tamil cinema after a hiatus. The trailer was released on 6 January 2020 by [[Santhanam (actor)|Santhanam]] and [[Karthik Subbaraj]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/god-father-trailer-natraj-subramaniam-promises-an-entertaining-ride/articleshow/73124838.cms|title='God Father' trailer: Natraj Subramaniam promises an entertaining ride|website=The Times of India|date=6 January 2020 }}</ref>


== Release ==
== Release ==
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=== Critical response ===
=== Critical response ===
Both the ''Deccan Chronicle'' and ''The Times of India'' gave the film two-and-a-half out of five stars. The ''Deccan Chronicle'' praised the performances of the cast and criticized the screenplay saying that "However, had he had a tauter screenplay and closed all logical loopholes, the film would have made a difference".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/220220/review-godfather-is-enjoyable-in-parts.html|title=Review: Godfather is enjoyable in parts|first=Anupama|last=Subramanian|date=February 22, 2020|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> Similarly, ''The Times of India'' criticized the predictable screenplay and wrote that "But the biggest issue is how reveals the surprises in the name of foreshadowing. Rather than subtly introduce these elements into the plot, he underlines the moments".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/god-father/movie-review/74228175.cms|title=God Father Movie Review: The tension inherent in the plot helps the film coast through|work=The Times of India}}</ref>
Both the ''Deccan Chronicle'' and ''The Times of India'' gave the film two-and-a-half out of five stars. The ''Deccan Chronicle'' praised the performances of the cast and criticized the screenplay, saying that "However, had he had a tauter screenplay and closed all logical loopholes, the film would have made a difference".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/220220/review-godfather-is-enjoyable-in-parts.html|title=Review: Godfather is enjoyable in parts|first=Anupama|last=Subramanian|date=February 22, 2020|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> Similarly, ''The Times of India'' criticized the predictable screenplay and wrote that "But the biggest issue is how reveals the surprises in the name of foreshadowing. Rather than subtly introduce these elements into the plot, he underlines the moments".<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/god-father/movie-review/74228175.cms|title=God Father Movie Review: The tension inherent in the plot helps the film coast through|work=The Times of India}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:2020 films]]
[[Category:2020 films]]
[[Category:Indian action thriller films]]
[[Category:Indian action thriller films]]
[[Category:2020s Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:2020 Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:2020 action thriller films]]
[[Category:2020 action thriller films]]
[[Category:Films set in apartment buildings]]

Latest revision as of 01:18, 27 March 2026


God Father
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJegan Rajshekar
Produced byRajkumar
Ajith Vasudev
Written byJegan Rajshekar
Starring
Music byNaviin Ravindren
Vibin R
CinematographyN. Shanmuga Sundaram
Edited byBhuvan Srinivasan
Production
company
GS Arts
First Clap
Release date
  • 21 February 2020 (2020-02-21)
Running time
112 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

God Father is a 2020 Tamil survival action thriller film directed by Jegan Rajshekar and co-produced by Rajkumar and Ajith Vasudev. The film starring Natty, Lal, and Ananya has the music composed by Naviin Ravindren.

Plot[edit | edit source]

Adhiyamaan (Natty), a young middle class office goer, is a contented man who lives with his loving wife Mithra (Ananya) and adorable son Arjun (Ashwanth Ashokkumar) in a multi-storeyed apartment. Life goes smoothly for Adhi until one day, he unknowingly falls in dreaded gangster Marudhu's (Lal) trap.

Marudhu's young son has a malfunctioning heart, and doctors say he can only be saved with a heart transplant. But the problem is to find a donor matching his age and blood group. Marudhu sends his henchmen out to check various hospital records to locate a suitable kid. Arjun's stats match his son's needs. So he decides to kill Arjun and harvest his heart for his son. Thus begins a survival drama, which largely takes place within an apartment complex. How Adhi uses his wits to save his child forms the rest of the story.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

This film marks the return of Ananya to Tamil cinema after a hiatus. The trailer was released on 6 January 2020 by Santhanam and Karthik Subbaraj.[1]

Release[edit | edit source]

The film was released on 21 February 2020.

Critical response[edit | edit source]

Both the Deccan Chronicle and The Times of India gave the film two-and-a-half out of five stars. The Deccan Chronicle praised the performances of the cast and criticized the screenplay, saying that "However, had he had a tauter screenplay and closed all logical loopholes, the film would have made a difference".[2] Similarly, The Times of India criticized the predictable screenplay and wrote that "But the biggest issue is how reveals the surprises in the name of foreshadowing. Rather than subtly introduce these elements into the plot, he underlines the moments".[3]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "'God Father' trailer: Natraj Subramaniam promises an entertaining ride". The Times of India. 6 January 2020.
  2. Subramanian, Anupama (22 February 2020). "Review: Godfather is enjoyable in parts". Deccan Chronicle.
  3. "God Father Movie Review: The tension inherent in the plot helps the film coast through". The Times of India.

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