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| name = Partner | | name = Partner | ||
| image = Partner (2023 film). | | image = Partner (2023 film).jpg | ||
| caption = Theatrical release poster | | caption = Theatrical release poster | ||
| director = Manoj Damodharan | | director = Manoj Damodharan | ||
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| language = Tamil | | language = Tamil | ||
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'''''Partner''''' is | '''''Partner''''' is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language [[science fiction film|science-fiction]] [[crime film|crime]] [[comedy film]] written and directed by Manoj Damodharan in his directorial debut. The film stars [[Aadhi Pinisetty]], [[Hansika Motwani]] and [[Yogi Babu]] with [[Pallak Lalwani]], [[Pandiarajan]], [[Robo Shankar]], [[John Vijay]], [[Ravi Mariya]], Tiger Thangadurai, [[Munishkanth]], [[Rajendran]], [[Myna Nandhini]] and [[Lollu Sabha Manohar]] in supporting roles. | ||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
* [[Aadhi Pinisetty]] | {{cast listing| | ||
* [[Hansika Motwani]] | * [[Aadhi Pinisetty]] as Sridhar | ||
* [[Yogi Babu]] | * [[Hansika Motwani]] in [[dual role]] as | ||
* [[Pallak Lalwani]] | ** female Kalyan-1 | ||
* [[Pandiarajan]] | ** female Kalyan-2 person that Kalyan (Rajendran) meets in the end | ||
* [[Yogi Babu]] as Kalyanaraman alias Kalyan, Sridhar's friend | |||
* [[John Vijay]] | ** [[Rajendran]] as Kalyan (after 2nd transformation) | ||
* [[Ravi Mariya]] | * [[Pallak Lalwani]] as Priya, Sridhar's girlfriend | ||
* [[Munishkanth]] | * [[Pandiarajan]] as [[Scientist]] Prathap, Priya's father | ||
* Tiger Thangadurai | * [[John Vijay]] as John Vijay, Scientist's old student | ||
* [[ | * [[Ravi Mariya]] as Agnikunju, Minister | ||
* [[Myna Nandhini]] as Sengamalam | * [[Munishkanth]] as Vikravandi Vaigundam | ||
* [[Lollu Sabha Manohar]] | * [[Robo Shankar]] as Samadhanam | ||
* [[Thangadurai (actor)|Tiger Thangadurai]] as Annadhanam | |||
* [[Mahanadi Shankar]] as [[Inspector]] Om Saravanan | |||
* [[Myna Nandhini]] as Sengamalam, Kalyan's ex-girlfriend | |||
* [[Lollu Sabha Manohar]] as Guy in store | |||
* Agastin as Black Berry | |||
* Ashritha Sreedas as Amudha, Sridhar's sister | |||
* Raman Raja as John Vijay’s nephew | |||
* [[Lollu Sabha Swaminathan]] as Motorcycle driver | |||
* Gowthami Vembunathan as Motorcycle driver's wife | |||
* [[Supergood Subramani]] as Sridhar's father | |||
* K. Bujju Babu as Driving instructor | |||
* Sembaruthi Sanjay as Beggar | |||
* [[Redin Kingsley]] as Narrator (voice) | |||
}} | |||
== Production == | == Production == | ||
Production on the film began in March 2019, with the project marking the debut of director Manoj Damodaran, who had previously apprenticed under [[A. Sarkunam]]. Reported as a comedy with a science-fiction fantasy element, [[Aadhi Pinisetty|Aadhi]] was signed on to play the lead role, with [[Hansika Motwani]] in a role that would not represent the "typical Tamil cinema heroine".<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 March 2019 |title=Hansika, Aadhi to star in sci-fi comedy |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2019/mar/21/hansika-aadhi-to-star-in-sci-fi-comedy-1953904.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230825175122/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2019/mar/21/hansika-aadhi-to-star-in-sci-fi-comedy-1953904.html |archive-date=25 August 2023 |access-date=25 August 2023 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> [[Pallak Lalwani]] and [[Yogi Babu]] joined the team in further roles, with the makers hoping to complete and release the film within a period of six months.<ref>{{Cite news |date=22 March 2019 |title=Aadhi, Hansika Motwani together in comedy sci-fi fantasy |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/220319/aadhi-hansika-together-in-comedy-sci-fi-fantasy.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190919000606/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/220319/aadhi-hansika-together-in-comedy-sci-fi-fantasy.html |archive-date=19 September 2019 |access-date=25 August 2023 |work=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=20 March 2019 |title=Hansika, Aadhi to star in sci-fi comedy |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/mar/20/hansika-aadhi-to-star-in-sci-fi-comedy-10641.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211017011700/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/mar/20/hansika-aadhi-to-star-in-sci-fi-comedy-10641.html |archive-date=17 October 2021 |access-date=25 August 2023 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> | |||
The [[COVID-19 pandemic]] subsequently delayed the completion and release of the film, with the makers later preparing the film for a mid-2023 release.<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 August 2023 |title=Hansika-Aadhi film Partner gets release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/aug/03/hansika-aadhi-film-partner-gets-release-date-46232.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803183803/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/aug/03/hansika-aadhi-film-partner-gets-release-date-46232.html |archive-date=3 August 2023 |access-date=22 August 2023 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> At the audio launch of the film in July 2023, alleged sexist comments made by comedian [[Robo Shankar]] were widely criticised.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-07-04 |title=Robo Shankar faces backlash after passing comments on Hansika Motwani at the 'Partner' press conference |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/robo-shankar-faces-backlash-after-passing-comments-on-hansika-motwani-at-the-partner-press-conference/articleshow/101486961.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230715125900/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/robo-shankar-faces-backlash-after-passing-comments-on-hansika-motwani-at-the-partner-press-conference/articleshow/101486961.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=2023-07-15 |access-date=2023-08-25 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> | |||
== Music == | == Music == | ||
The music for the film was composed by [[Santhosh Dhayanidhi]]. | The music for the film was composed by [[Santhosh Dhayanidhi]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Partner (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Songs: Partner (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) MP3 Tamil Songs by Santhosh Dhayanidhi Online Free on Gaana.com |url=https://gaana.com/album/partner-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-tamil |access-date=23 November 2023 |website=[[Gaana (music streaming service)|Gaana]] |language=en}}</ref> The song "Raati" composed for 7UP Madras Gig was reused. | ||
{{track listing | |||
| headline = Track listing | |||
| extra_column = Singer(s) | |||
| title1 = Moonji | |||
| length1 = 3:20 | |||
| lyrics1 = Madras Miran | |||
| extra1 = [[Deva (composer)|Deva]], Gana Balachandar | |||
| title2 = Raati | |||
| length2 = 4:19 | |||
| lyrics2 = Mohan Raja | |||
| extra2 = [[Bamba Bakya]], Swagatha | |||
| title3 = Aalana Vathikuchi | |||
| length3 = 3:34 | |||
| lyrics3 = [[Kabilan (lyricist)|Kabilan]] | |||
| extra3 = [[Neeti Mohan]] | |||
| title4 = Colours of Love | |||
| length4 = 4:18 | |||
| lyrics4 = Kabilan | |||
| extra4 = [[Shweta Mohan]], [[Sean Roldan]] | |||
| title5 = Colours of Love (Reprise) | |||
| length5 = 2:25 | |||
| lyrics5 = Kabilan | |||
| extra5 = Santhosh Dhayanidhi | |||
| total_length = 17:56 | |||
}} | |||
== Release and reception == | |||
The film was released on 25 August 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hansika-Aadhi film Partner gets release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/aug/03/hansika-aadhi-film-partner-gets-release-date-46232.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230803183803/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/aug/03/hansika-aadhi-film-partner-gets-release-date-46232.html |archive-date=3 August 2023 |access-date=22 August 2023 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> | |||
Narayani M of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' gave it 2 out of 5 stars and wrote, "''Partner'' could have worked well if there had been genuine efforts in writing good comedy."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Partner Movie Review: Aadhi, Hansika star in a loud, forgettable experience |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2023/aug/25/partner-movie-review-aadhi-hansika-star-in-a-loud-forgettable-experience-46964.amp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230825141528/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2023/aug/25/partner-movie-review-aadhi-hansika-star-in-a-loud-forgettable-experience-46964.amp |archive-date=25 August 2023 |access-date=25 August 2023 |website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref> Logesh Balachandran of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave the film 2 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Aadhi Pinisetty's ''Partner'' contributes to the collection of mindless comedic films in Tamil cinema that struggle to elicit genuine laughter."<ref>{{Cite news |title=Partner Movie Review : A flat sci-fi comedy |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/partner/movie-review/103064268.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230825135524/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/partner/movie-review/103064268.cms |archive-date=25 August 2023 |access-date=13 February 2024 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category: | [[Category:Indian buddy comedy-drama films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:2023 Tamil-language films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Indian fantasy comedy-drama films]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:01, 3 March 2026
| Partner | |
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.jpg) Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Manoj Damodharan |
| Produced by | Goli Surya Prakash |
| Written by | Manoj Damodharan |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Santhosh Dhayanidhi |
| Cinematography | Shabeer Ahammed |
| Edited by | Pradeep E. Ragav |
Production company | Royal Fortuna Creations |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Partner is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language science-fiction crime comedy film written and directed by Manoj Damodharan in his directorial debut. The film stars Aadhi Pinisetty, Hansika Motwani and Yogi Babu with Pallak Lalwani, Pandiarajan, Robo Shankar, John Vijay, Ravi Mariya, Tiger Thangadurai, Munishkanth, Rajendran, Myna Nandhini and Lollu Sabha Manohar in supporting roles.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Aadhi Pinisetty as Sridhar
- Hansika Motwani in dual role as
- female Kalyan-1
- female Kalyan-2 person that Kalyan (Rajendran) meets in the end
- Yogi Babu as Kalyanaraman alias Kalyan, Sridhar's friend
- Rajendran as Kalyan (after 2nd transformation)
- Pallak Lalwani as Priya, Sridhar's girlfriend
- Pandiarajan as Scientist Prathap, Priya's father
- John Vijay as John Vijay, Scientist's old student
- Ravi Mariya as Agnikunju, Minister
- Munishkanth as Vikravandi Vaigundam
- Robo Shankar as Samadhanam
- Tiger Thangadurai as Annadhanam
- Mahanadi Shankar as Inspector Om Saravanan
- Myna Nandhini as Sengamalam, Kalyan's ex-girlfriend
- Lollu Sabha Manohar as Guy in store
- Agastin as Black Berry
- Ashritha Sreedas as Amudha, Sridhar's sister
- Raman Raja as John Vijay’s nephew
- Lollu Sabha Swaminathan as Motorcycle driver
- Gowthami Vembunathan as Motorcycle driver's wife
- Supergood Subramani as Sridhar's father
- K. Bujju Babu as Driving instructor
- Sembaruthi Sanjay as Beggar
- Redin Kingsley as Narrator (voice)
Production[edit | edit source]
Production on the film began in March 2019, with the project marking the debut of director Manoj Damodaran, who had previously apprenticed under A. Sarkunam. Reported as a comedy with a science-fiction fantasy element, Aadhi was signed on to play the lead role, with Hansika Motwani in a role that would not represent the "typical Tamil cinema heroine".[1] Pallak Lalwani and Yogi Babu joined the team in further roles, with the makers hoping to complete and release the film within a period of six months.[2][3]
The COVID-19 pandemic subsequently delayed the completion and release of the film, with the makers later preparing the film for a mid-2023 release.[4] At the audio launch of the film in July 2023, alleged sexist comments made by comedian Robo Shankar were widely criticised.[5]
Music[edit | edit source]
The music for the film was composed by Santhosh Dhayanidhi.[6] The song "Raati" composed for 7UP Madras Gig was reused.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Moonji" | Madras Miran | Deva, Gana Balachandar | 3:20 |
| 2. | "Raati" | Mohan Raja | Bamba Bakya, Swagatha | 4:19 |
| 3. | "Aalana Vathikuchi" | Kabilan | Neeti Mohan | 3:34 |
| 4. | "Colours of Love" | Kabilan | Shweta Mohan, Sean Roldan | 4:18 |
| 5. | "Colours of Love (Reprise)" | Kabilan | Santhosh Dhayanidhi | 2:25 |
| Total length: | 17:56 | |||
Release and reception[edit | edit source]
The film was released on 25 August 2023.[7]
Narayani M of Cinema Express gave it 2 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Partner could have worked well if there had been genuine efforts in writing good comedy."[8] Logesh Balachandran of The Times of India gave the film 2 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Aadhi Pinisetty's Partner contributes to the collection of mindless comedic films in Tamil cinema that struggle to elicit genuine laughter."[9]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Hansika, Aadhi to star in sci-fi comedy". The New Indian Express. 21 March 2019. Archived from the original on 25 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ↑ "Aadhi, Hansika Motwani together in comedy sci-fi fantasy". Deccan Chronicle. 22 March 2019. Archived from the original on 19 September 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ↑ "Hansika, Aadhi to star in sci-fi comedy". Cinema Express. 20 March 2019. Archived from the original on 17 October 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ↑ "Hansika-Aadhi film Partner gets release date". Cinema Express. 3 August 2023. Archived from the original on 3 August 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ↑ "Robo Shankar faces backlash after passing comments on Hansika Motwani at the 'Partner' press conference". The Times of India. 4 July 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 15 July 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ↑ "Partner (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Songs: Partner (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) MP3 Tamil Songs by Santhosh Dhayanidhi Online Free on Gaana.com". Gaana. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ↑ "Hansika-Aadhi film Partner gets release date". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 3 August 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ↑ "Partner Movie Review: Aadhi, Hansika star in a loud, forgettable experience". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 25 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ↑ "Partner Movie Review : A flat sci-fi comedy". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 25 August 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2024.