| Margazhi Thingal | |
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| File:Margazhi Thingal.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Manoj Bharathiraja |
| Produced by | Suseenthiran |
| Written by | Suseenthiran |
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| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
| Cinematography | Vanchinathan Murugesan |
| Edited by | Thiyaku |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Margazhi Thingal (transl. The Tamil month of Margazhi) is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Manoj Bharathiraja in his only movie as a director, as his father and produced by Suseenthiran. The film stars Bharathiraja, Suseenthiran, Shyam Selvan and Rakshana in the lead roles. It was released on 27 October 2023.
Plot[edit | edit source]
Two teenagers fall head over heels in love with each other. Trouble begins when caste extremists interfere with their lives
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Bharathiraja as Ramaiyaa
- Suseenthiran as Dharmaraj
- Shyam Selvan as Vinod
- Malavika Induchoodan as R. Kavitha
- Appukutty as Raasu
- Naksha Saran as Hema
- Supergood Subramani as Karuppusamy
- George Nelson as Vinod's father
- Sharmila
- Kovai Saavithiri
Production[edit | edit source]
In 2022, director-producer Suseenthiran approached Manoj Bharathiraja to direct a film that he had written. Through the project, Manoj made his directorial debut, and revealed that he had dropped plans of making a remake of Sigappu Rojakkal that he had been attached to since the late 2000s.[1] Production began in mid-2023, with Manoj's father Bharathiraja selected to play a pivotal acting role alongside Suseenthiran, who would also make his debut as an actor. Newcomers Shyam Selvan - a nephew of Suseenthiran, Rakshana from Qatar, and Naksha Saran also joined the cast.[2]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
G. V. Prakash Kumar was signed on to compose the film's music, but later left the project owing to other commitments.[3] Music composer Ilaiyaraaja subsequently replaced Prakash Kumar, with the collaboration notably ending a long-term feud between Ilaiyaraaja and Bharathiraja.[4] The soundtrack contains three songs.[5] The lyrics were written by Ilaiyaraaja.
- "Un Ninaivaal" - Ananya Bhat
- "Un Idhazhgalinal" - Ananya Bhat
- "Pudichurukka" - Ananya Bhat, Rajaganapathy
- "Pudichurukka" (Version 2) - Ilaiyaraaja, Ananya Bhat
Reception[edit | edit source]
The film was released on 27 October 2023 across theatres in Tamil Nadu, after being delayed due to the release of Leo (2023).[6] A critic from The New Indian Express called it a "generic romance pulled down by dated craft" and that "only in the last quarter that the film finally fires up, and the twists are unveiled".[7] A reviewer from Times of India wrote it was a "touching love story that makes for a decent watch" and that "despite the low-key release of Manoj Bharathiraja's debut directorial venture, there is a noticeable breath of fresh air in his filmmaking abilities".[8]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "A change of season: Margazhi Thingal to hit theatres on October 20". The New Indian Express. 5 October 2023. Archived from the original on 8 November 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ↑ IANS (6 September 2023). "Mani Ratnam unveils Bharathiraja's Margazhi Thingal teaser". www.dtnext.in. Archived from the original on 8 November 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ↑ "Manoj Bharathiraja's directorial debut titled 'Margazhi Thingal'". The Times of India. 31 March 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 3 May 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ↑ "These two legends reunite after 31 years for 'Margazhi Thingal". The Times of India. 28 July 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 7 November 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ↑ "Margazhi Thingal songs". Saregama. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
- ↑ "A change of season: Margazhi Thingal to hit theatres on October 20". The New Indian Express. 5 October 2023. Archived from the original on 8 November 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ↑ "'Margazhi Thingal' movie review: A generic romance pulled down by dated craft". The New Indian Express. 28 October 2023. Archived from the original on 8 November 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ↑ "Margazhi Thingal Movie Review : A touching love story that makes for a decent watch". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 November 2023.