Dada (2023 film)
Dada (also known as Dada the Appa) is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language coming-of-age romantic drama film written and directed by Ganesh K. Babu in his directorial debut.[2] The film stars Kavin, Aparna Das and K. Bhagyaraj. The film focuses on the life of a young man who later adores the role of fatherhood and as a single parent.[3] The film sends out a stronger message indicating that parenthood is gender neutral.[3][4]
| Dada | |
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| File:Dadareleaseposter.jpg Theatrical Release Poster | |
| Directed by | Ganesh K. Babu |
| Produced by | S. Ambeth Kumar |
| Written by | Ganesh K. Babu |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Jen Martin |
| Cinematography | Ezhil Arasu K. |
| Edited by | Kathiresh Alagesan |
Production company | Olympia Movies |
| Distributed by | Red Giant Movies |
Release date |
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Running time | 135 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
| Box office | est. ₹11 crore[1] |
Dada was released by theatrically on 10 February 2023 and received highly positive reviews from critics and audience, and was a commercially success at the box-office.[2][5]
SynopsisEdit
Manikandan and Sindhu are final-year college students, and is in a relationship. However, Sindhu gets pregnant and their life changes. Circumstances compel the couple to get separated from each other, mainly owing to Manikandan's ill-fated behavior during Sindhu's pregnancy. Manikandan is being given the sole responsibility of raising the child. He faces several challenges and barriers in adoring his fatherhood.[6]
CastEdit
- Kavin as Manikandan
- Aparna Das as Sindhu
- K. Bhagyaraj as Manikandan's father
- Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran as Manikandan's mother
- VTV Ganesh as Gokul
- Pradeep Antony as Saravanan
- Harish K. as Amith
- Fouzee as Shadana
- Kamaldeep
- Arvind Ezhilarasan as Manikandan's brother
- Master Ilan Arjunan as Adithya
- Baby Nalan Premkumar as baby Adithya
- Master Arav
- Master Bedal Sanjay
ProductionEdit
The film project was announced by debutant filmmaker Ganesh K. Babu. The film project marked first film for Aparna Das as lead actress in Tamil after previously making her debut in a small role in Nelson Dilipkumar's directorial venture Beast (2022).[7]
The principal photography of the film began in March 2022 and the film was predominantly shot and set in Chennai.[8] The shooting of the film was wrapped up in September 2022.[9]
ReleaseEdit
TheatricalEdit
The film was released in over 400 theatres across Tamil Nadu.[10] The Tamil theatrical release for the film was acquired by Red Giant Movies.[7]Overseas rights bagged by Ayngaran International
Home mediaEdit
The digital streaming rights of the film has been bagged by Amazon Prime Video. The film is scheduled to have its digital premiere on the streaming platform from 10 March 2023.[11]
Critic ReceptionEdit
Logesh Balachandran critic from Times of india gave 3.5 stars out of 5 and stated that " Director Ganesh K. Babu's writing is effective enough to pull the audience into the world of Manikandan, a single parent, who gets into that redemption phase. "appreciated film[12].Navein Darshan critic from Cinema Express wrote that "The film is emotional but is equally fun with a strong undercurrent of tasteful humour" and gave 3.5 rating out 5 [13].Janani K from India Today critic gave 3 out of 5 stars and appreciated film.[14]Haricharan Pudipeddi Critic from Hindustan Times noted that "The most refreshing aspect of DaDa is that it sends out a very important message loud and clear – parenthood is gender neutral"[15].The Hindu critic gave mixture of review and wrote that " The writing, on the other hand, only solidifies. There are some really enjoyable, heart-melting touches in the second act"[16]
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "'Dada' box office collection week 1: Kavin starrer enters into the second week successfully with warm responses; collects Rs 11 crore". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Chandar, Bhuvanesh (2023-02-10). "'DaDa' movie review: Kavin, Aparna Das impress in this emotional rollercoaster". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "DaDa review: Enjoyable coming-of-age drama about accidental parenthood". Hindustan Times. 2023-02-10. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
- ↑ "'Our film will break stereotypes about parents': Actors Kavin and Aparna Das - The New Indian Express". www.newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
- ↑ "DaDa Movie Review: Kavin, Aparna Das' film is thoughtful and effective". India Today. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
- ↑ Balachandran, Logesh. "Dada Movie Review : Kavin excels in this well-written feel-good emotional drama". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Kavin's Dada to release in this month". CinemaExpress. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
- ↑ "Kavin's Dada to release on November 18?". CinemaExpress. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
- ↑ "Kavin & Aparna Das' 'Dada' teaser". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
- ↑ "Kavin's 'Dada' to release on over 400 screens in Tamil Nadu". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
- ↑ "Kavin starrer Dada gets OTT release date". The Indian Express. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ↑ "Dada Movie Review : Kavin excels in this well-written feel-good emotional drama". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ↑ "Dada Movie Review: A well-written drama made with plenty of heart". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ↑ "DaDa Movie Review: Kavin, Aparna Das' film is thoughtful and effective". India Today. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ↑ "DaDa review: Enjoyable coming-of-age drama about accidental parenthood". Hindustan Times. 2023-02-10. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ↑ Chandar, Bhuvanesh (2023-02-10). "'DaDa' movie review: Kavin, Aparna Das impress in this emotional rollercoaster". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-03-17.