| Parole | |
|---|---|
| File:Parole (2022 film).jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Dwarakh Raja |
| Produced by | S. Madhusudhanan |
| Written by | Dwarakh Raja |
| Starring | R. S. Karthiik Linga Kalpika Ganesh Monisha Murali |
| Narrated by | Vijay Sethupathi[1] |
| Music by | Rajkumar Amal |
| Cinematography | Magesh Thirunavukarasu |
| Edited by | Muniez |
Production company | Tripr Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 118 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
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Parole is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller film written and directed by Dwarakh Raja, who previously made Kadhal Kasakuthaiya (2016).[3][4] The film features R. S. Karthiik, Linga, Kalpika Ganesh and Monisha Murali in the lead roles.[5] The film began production during mid-2021.[6]
The film revolves around two brothers, firstly, Karikalan (Linga) and secondly, Kovalan (R. S. Karthiik), whose mother is expired. Both of them express how they feel about each other and how they have ended up where they are. The film's narrative is based on the Rashomon effect.
Plot[edit | edit source]
Kovalan and Karikalan are brothers, Karikalan is in jail for the crimes he has committed however during his prison period their mother passes away. Whether Karikalan came out of jail in Parole for the last rites, did the divided brothers come together forms the crux of the story. It is told as an action-crime drama which is rooted in a cut-throat atmosphere. Parole also has a lot of characters who are primarily outlaws.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- R. S. Karthiik as Kovalan
- Ajith Kumar as young Kovalan
- Linga as Karikalan
- Jojin Johny as young Karikalan
- Kalpika Ganesh as Thendral
- Monisha Murali as Kavi
- Vinodhini Vaidyanathan as Advocate Gifty Maria
- Janaki Suresh as Aarayi
- Viswanath Mandalika as Kyoshi Sabesh
- Shivam as Beef
- Finally Bharath as Singapooran
- TSR Srinivasan as Trichy court judge
- Kasthuri Paati as Kovalan's neighbour
- Dennis as Phenyl
- Engaeyum Eppothum Kumaravadivel as High court male judge
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The soundtrack was composed by first-timer Rajkumar Amal.[7][8]
| Parole | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Rajkumar Amal | |
| Released | 12 November 2022 |
| Recorded | 2022 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 23:56 |
| Language | Tamil |
| Producer | Rajkumar Amal |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Vaa Maa Thendral" | Madhan Karky | G. V. Prakash Kumar | 4:32 |
| 2. | "Mera Madha Margaya" | Asal Kolaar, Rajkumar Amal | Asal Kolaar, Rajkumar Amal | 3:05 |
| 3. | "Neurobass Ninam" | Dwarakh Raja | OfRo | 3:31 |
| 4. | "Anbe Gadhi" | Dwarakh Raja | Jonita Gandhi | 4:38 |
| 5. | "Agandhaiye" | Madhan Karky | Santhosh Jayakaran | 4:23 |
| 6. | "Po Maa Thendral" | Puratchi Kanal | Santhosh Jayakaran | 3:47 |
| Total length: | 23:56 | |||
Reception[edit | edit source]
A critic from The Times of India wrote that "Parole is not a great film, but definitely a very good attempt that deserves an applause for its power-packed writing".[9]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Impressive Response To Trailer Of Gangster Flick 'Parole' Released By Vijay Sethupathi". outlookindia.com. 13 September 2022. Archived from the original on 8 December 2022. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
- ↑ "Dwarakh Raja: Parole is a family drama with a twist". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 20 November 2022. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ↑ "'பரோல்' politics பேசுற Non-political படம்..!". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. Archived from the original on 3 October 2022. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
- ↑ "Linga and Karthiik RS team up for Parole". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 3 October 2022. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
- ↑ "வடசென்னையை பற்றிய கதைகள் தீவிரமான மற்றும் அழுத்தமானதாக இருக்கும் - நடிகர் ஆர்.எஸ்.கார்த்திக்". Maalaimalar (in தமிழ்). 8 November 2022. Archived from the original on 9 November 2022. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ↑ "கேங்ஸ்டர் கதையாக, வரவேற்பைப் பெற்ற "பரோல்" டிரெய்லர்!". 13 September 2022. Archived from the original on 3 October 2022. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
- ↑ "Parole Movie Review". Zee Hindustan Tamil (in தமிழ்). 12 November 2022. Archived from the original on 12 December 2022. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ↑ "Rajkumar amal". Spotify. Archived from the original on 13 December 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
- ↑ "Parole Movie Review". The Times of India. 11 November 2022. Archived from the original on 12 November 2022. Retrieved 12 November 2022.