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{{Infobox film
| name = Kudaikul Mazhai
| name = Kudaikul Mazhai
| image =
| image = Kudaikul Mazhai.jpg
| director = [[R. Parthiban|Parthiban]]
| caption =
| director = [[R. Parthiban|Parthiban]]
| writer = Parthiban
| writer = Parthiban
| producer = Parthiban
| starring = Parthiban<br>[[Madhumitha]]<br>[[Sriman (actor)|Sriman]]
| starring = Parthiban<br />[[Madhumitha]]<br />[[Sriman (actor)|Sriman]]
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| producer = Parthiban
| cinematography = B L Sanjay
| cinematography = B L Sanjay
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| editing = Ram Sudharsan<br />Suresh Rajan
| music = [[Karthik Raja]]
| music = [[Karthik Raja]]
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| editing = [[Ram Sudharsan]]<br>suresh rajan
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| studio = [[Bioscope Film Framers]]
| released = 3 September 2004
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2004|9|3|ref1=}}
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| country = India
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| language = Tamil
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'''''Kudaikul Mazhai''''' ({{lang-ta|Rain inside the umbrella}}) is a 2004 [[Tamil language |Tamil]] [[drama film]] written, directed and produced by [[R. Parthiban|Parthiban]]. He also stars in the lead role alongside [[Madhumitha]], while [[Sriman (actor)|Sriman]] portrayed a supporting role.<ref>https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/kudaikul-mazhai.html</ref> The film released in September 2004 and was well received by film critics.<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/09/10/stories/2004091002210300.htm</ref>


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'''''Kudaikul Mazhai''''' ({{translation|Rain in an umbrella}}) is a 2004 [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[drama film]] written, directed and produced by [[R. Parthiban|Parthiban]]. He also stars in the lead role alongside [[Madhumitha]], while [[Sriman (actor)|Sriman]] portrayed a supporting role. The film released in September 2004 and was a box office bomb
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==Plot==

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== Plot ==
Venkat ([[R. Parthiban|Parthiban]]) finds himself in a spot when suddenly a young, modern, good-looking Madhumita ([[Madhumitha]]) follows him everywhere, proclaiming her love for him. He knows that she's too big a catch for him and even tells her so, but when she goes on in a romantic vein, he yields to the temptation. And that spells his doom for it has been a charade all along. The shock is too much for the mild mannered Venkat. The affected, cobwebbed mind begins to develop schizophrenic tendencies.
Venkat ([[R. Parthiban|Parthiban]]) finds himself in a spot when suddenly a young, modern, good-looking Madhumita ([[Madhumitha]]) follows him everywhere, proclaiming her love for him. He knows that she's too big a catch for him and even tells her so, but when she goes on in a romantic vein, he yields to the temptation. And that spells his doom for it has been a charade all along. The shock is too much for the mild mannered Venkat. The affected, cobwebbed mind begins to develop schizophrenic tendencies.


==Cast==
== Cast ==
*[[R. Parthiban|Parthiban]] as Venkatakrishnan
*[[R. Parthiban|Parthiban]] as Dixon Raj
*[[Madhumitha]] as Madhumitha
*[[Madhumitha]] as Madhumitha
*[[Sriman (actor)|Sriman]]
*[[Sriman (actor)|Sriman]]
*[[Deepa Venkat]]
*[[Deepa Venkat]]


==Production==
== Production ==
The film was originally titled ''Nee + Naan'', though Parthiban chose to rename it ''Kudaikul Mazhai'' ({{lang-en|Rain inside an umbrella}}) as the story was about his character's first love and felt that the experience metaphors an experience of rain inside an umbrella.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=13556760&cid=2408 |title=Welcome to |publisher=Sify.com |date=2007-01-20 |accessdate=2016-12-01}}</ref> The scenes were shot with a steady cam and 435 cameras, using sophisticated techniques, with scenes usually filmed at night.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/preview.php?ctid=5&cid=2423&id=13556034 |title=Welcome to |publisher=Sify.com |date= |accessdate=2016-12-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140422174906/http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/preview.php?ctid=5&cid=2423&id=13556034 |archive-date=22 April 2014 |dead-url=yes |df=dmy-all }}</ref> The film was completed with little publicity and promotion, with Parthiban noting he did not want his audience to come to the cinema halls with preconceived ideas the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2004/06/18/stories/2004061801400500.htm |title=An interesting package |publisher=The Hindu |date=2004-06-18 |accessdate=2016-12-01}}</ref>
The film was originally titled ''Nee + Naan'', though Parthiban chose to rename it ''Kudaikul Mazhai'' ({{translation|Rain in an umbrella}}) as the story was about his character's first love and felt that the experience metaphors an experience of rain inside an umbrella.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2004 |title='Kudaikkul Mazhai' will click: Parthipan |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=13556760&cid=2408 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040924054039/http://sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=13556760&cid=2408 |archive-date=24 September 2004 |access-date=1 December 2016 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> The scenes were shot with a steady cam and 435 cameras, using sophisticated techniques, with scenes usually filmed at night.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kudaikkul Mazhai |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/preview.php?ctid=5&cid=2423&id=13556034 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140422174906/http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/preview.php?ctid=5&cid=2423&id=13556034 |archive-date=22 April 2014 |access-date=1 December 2016 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> Many of the scenes were shot at a huge set erected at Pallavaram by art director R K Vijaymurugan.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mannath |first=Malini |date=5 August 2004 |title=Kudaikkkul Mazhai |url=http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Onlocation/kudaikkkulmazhai.asp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061016072449/http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Onlocation/kudaikkkulmazhai.asp |archive-date=16 October 2006 |access-date=18 January 2023 |website=Chennai Online}}</ref> The film was completed with little publicity and promotion, with Parthiban noting he did not want his audience to come to the cinema halls with preconceived ideas about the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 June 2004 |title=An interesting package |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2004/06/18/stories/2004061801400500.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041120165230/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2004/06/18/stories/2004061801400500.htm |archive-date=20 November 2004 |access-date=1 December 2016 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>


==Soundtrack==
== Soundtrack ==
The music was composed by Karthik Raja. The lyrics were written by [[Na. Muthukumar]] and Parthiban.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 April 2013 |title=Kudaikkhul Mazhai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/kudaikkhul-mazhai-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/639889803 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230119121123/https://music.apple.com/in/album/kudaikkhul-mazhai-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/639889803 |archive-date=19 January 2023 |access-date=19 January 2023 |website=[[Apple Music]]}}</ref>
An underrated album of Karthik Raja. Particularly the songs "Enga Poi Solluven" and "Adiye Kiliye" are really good numbers as well as the BGMs. The lyrics were written by [[Na. Muthukumar]] and [[R. Parthiban]].


{{Track listing
{{Track listing
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| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| extra_column = Singer(s)
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| total_length = 26:22 <!-- Automatically generated with User:JPxG/TrackSum.js -->

| title1 = Enga Poi Solluven
| title1 = Enga Poi Solluven
| extra1 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam|S. P. Balasubramaniam]]
| extra1 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam|S. P. Balasubramaniam]]
| lyrics1 = [[Na. Muthukumar]]
| length1 = 05:20
| length1 = 05:20
| title2 = Oru Kottaikkul
| title2 = Oru Kottaikkul
| extra2 = [[Ranjith (singer)|Ranjith]], [[Sujatha Mohan|Sujatha]], [[Suchitra]]
| extra2 = [[Suchitra]], [[Ranjith (singer)|Ranjith]], [[Sujatha Mohan|Sujatha]]
| lyrics2 = Na. Muthukumar
| length2 = 05:03
| length2 = 05:03
| title3 = Adiye Kiliye
| title3 = Adiye Kiliye
| extra3 = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| extra3 = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
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| lyrics3 = Parthiban
| length3 = 02:41
| length3 = 02:41
| title4 = Onnu Rendu Moonu
| title4 = Onnu Rendu Moonu
| extra4 = [[Tippu (singer)|Tippu]]
| extra4 = [[Tippu (singer)|Tippu]]
| lyrics4 = Parthiban
| length4 = 05:13
| length4 = 05:13
| title5 = Pada Pada Vena
| title5 = Pada Pada Vena
| extra5 = [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]]
| extra5 = [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]]
| lyrics5 = Na. Muthukumar
| length5 = 01:04
| length5 = 01:04
| title6 = Theme Music
| title6 = Theme Music
| extra6 = [[Instrumental]]
| extra6 =
| lyrics6 = &nbsp;–
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| note6 = Instrumental
| length6 = 02:40
| length6 = 02:40
| title7 = Adiye Kiliye (Violin Music)
| title7 = Adiye Kiliye (Violin Music)
| lyrics7 = &nbsp;–
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| extra7 = [[Instrumental]]
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| note7 = Instrumental
| length7 = 02:24
| length7 = 02:24
| title8 = Kudaikkul Mazhai (Thalattu)
| title8 = Kudaikkul Mazhai (Thalattu)
| lyrics8 = &nbsp;–
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| extra8 = [[Instrumental]]
| note8 = Instrumental
| length8 = 01:57
| length8 = 01:57
}}
}}


==Release==
== Release and reception ==
The film opened to positive reviews from critics with Malathi Rangarajan of [[The Hindu]] noting the film "is a marked deviation from formula fare. Parthiban the creator has slogged to provide a new menu for the audience. And he has, as far as the theme goes."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/09/10/stories/2004091002210300.htm |title=Kudaikkul Mazhai |publisher=The Hindu |date=2004-09-10 |accessdate=2016-12-01}}</ref> Sify.com's critic noted "within the commercial format and he has done his best to make a different film".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kudaikkul-mazhai-review-tamil-13558539.html |title=Review : |publisher=Sify.com |date=2004-09-03 |accessdate=2016-12-01}}</ref>
Malathi Rangarajan of ''[[The Hindu]]'' said the film "is a marked deviation from formula fare. Parthiban the creator has slogged to provide a new menu for the audience. And he has, as far as the theme goes."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rangarajan |first=Malathi |date=10 September 2004 |title=Kudaikkul Mazhai |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/09/10/stories/2004091002210300.htm |url-status=dead |access-date=26 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041215190920/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/09/10/stories/2004091002210300.htm |archive-date=15 December 2004}}</ref> ''[[Sify]]''{{'}}s critic noted "within the commercial format and he has done his best to make a different film".<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 September 2004 |title=Kudaikkul Mazhai |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kudaikkul-mazhai-review-tamil-13558539.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140422183417/http://www.sify.com/movies/kudaikkul-mazhai-review-tamil-13558539.html |archive-date=22 April 2014 |access-date=1 December 2016 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> Visual Dasan of ''[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]]'' called the film a visual poem and praised Parthiban for breaking the cliches of Tamil cinema.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=தாசன் |first=விஷுவல் |date=12 September 2004 |title=குடைக்குள் மழை |url=https://archive.org/details/kalki2004-09-12/page/72/mode/2up |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |language=Ta |pages=72–73 |access-date=18 January 2023}}</ref> ''Chennai Online'' wrote "It's a novel experiment in scripting and narrative style as far as Tamil cinema is concerned. A daring attempt by Partibhan as a producer, script-writer-director-hero to experiment with an unusual, hitherto untouched concept by film-makers here: To make the scrip revolve around just two characters, and have just two artistes in the frames for the most part. And to plan the scenes in just two main locations".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Moviereviews/tammov367.asp|date=10 September 2004|website=Chennai Online|access-date=15 August 2024|title=Kudaikul Mazhai|first=Malini|last=Mannath|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070204084925/http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Moviereviews/tammov367.asp|archive-date=4 February 2007}}</ref>


The film however met with a "cold response" at the box office, with Parthiban suggesting that the film was "far ahead of it's time".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/on-a-journey/article4542831.ece |title=On a journey - Chennai |publisher=The Hindu |date=2013-03-24 |accessdate=2016-12-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Archive |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2009/05/08/stories/2009050850490100.htm049010 |title=Archive News |publisher=The Hindu |date=1959-05-08 |accessdate=2016-12-01}}</ref> [[Madhumitha]]'s performance in the film was well received and she was offered several Tamil films soon after the release of ''Kudaikul Mazhai''.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/having-a-ball/article3022774.ece3022774.ece ]{{dead link|date=December 2016}}</ref>
The film however met with a "cold response" at the box office, with Parthiban suggesting that the film was "far ahead of its time".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jeshi |first=K. |date=24 March 2013 |title=On a journey |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/on-a-journey/article4542831.ece |url-status=live |access-date=1 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407094135/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/on-a-journey/article4542831.ece |archive-date=7 April 2014}}</ref> Madhumitha's performance in the film was well received and she was offered several Tamil films soon after the release of ''Kudaikul Mazhai''.<ref name="hindu">{{Cite news |date=18 April 2008 |title=Having a ball |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/04/18/stories/2008041850030100.htm |url-status=dead |access-date=25 April 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121109054340/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/04/18/stories/2008041850030100.htm |archive-date=9 November 2012}}</ref>


==References==
== References ==
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== External links ==
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Latest revision as of 16:29, 15 August 2024

Kudaikul Mazhai
Directed byParthiban
Written byParthiban
Produced byParthiban
StarringParthiban
Madhumitha
Sriman
CinematographyB L Sanjay
Edited byRam Sudharsan
Suresh Rajan
Music byKarthik Raja
Production
company
Release date
  • 3 September 2004 (2004-09-03)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Kudaikul Mazhai (transl. Rain in an umbrella) is a 2004 Tamil-language drama film written, directed and produced by Parthiban. He also stars in the lead role alongside Madhumitha, while Sriman portrayed a supporting role. The film released in September 2004 and was a box office bomb

Plot

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Venkat (Parthiban) finds himself in a spot when suddenly a young, modern, good-looking Madhumita (Madhumitha) follows him everywhere, proclaiming her love for him. He knows that she's too big a catch for him and even tells her so, but when she goes on in a romantic vein, he yields to the temptation. And that spells his doom for it has been a charade all along. The shock is too much for the mild mannered Venkat. The affected, cobwebbed mind begins to develop schizophrenic tendencies.

Cast

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Production

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The film was originally titled Nee + Naan, though Parthiban chose to rename it Kudaikul Mazhai (transl. Rain in an umbrella) as the story was about his character's first love and felt that the experience metaphors an experience of rain inside an umbrella.[1] The scenes were shot with a steady cam and 435 cameras, using sophisticated techniques, with scenes usually filmed at night.[2] Many of the scenes were shot at a huge set erected at Pallavaram by art director R K Vijaymurugan.[3] The film was completed with little publicity and promotion, with Parthiban noting he did not want his audience to come to the cinema halls with preconceived ideas about the film.[4]

Soundtrack

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The music was composed by Karthik Raja. The lyrics were written by Na. Muthukumar and Parthiban.[5]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Enga Poi Solluven"Na. MuthukumarS. P. Balasubramaniam05:20
2."Oru Kottaikkul"Na. MuthukumarSuchitra, Ranjith, Sujatha05:03
3."Adiye Kiliye"ParthibanIlaiyaraaja02:41
4."Onnu Rendu Moonu"ParthibanTippu05:13
5."Pada Pada Vena"Na. MuthukumarKarthik01:04
6."Theme Music" (Instrumental) – 02:40
7."Adiye Kiliye (Violin Music)" (Instrumental) – 02:24
8."Kudaikkul Mazhai (Thalattu)" (Instrumental) – 01:57
Total length:26:22

Release and reception

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Malathi Rangarajan of The Hindu said the film "is a marked deviation from formula fare. Parthiban the creator has slogged to provide a new menu for the audience. And he has, as far as the theme goes."[6] Sify's critic noted "within the commercial format and he has done his best to make a different film".[7] Visual Dasan of Kalki called the film a visual poem and praised Parthiban for breaking the cliches of Tamil cinema.[8] Chennai Online wrote "It's a novel experiment in scripting and narrative style as far as Tamil cinema is concerned. A daring attempt by Partibhan as a producer, script-writer-director-hero to experiment with an unusual, hitherto untouched concept by film-makers here: To make the scrip revolve around just two characters, and have just two artistes in the frames for the most part. And to plan the scenes in just two main locations".[9]

The film however met with a "cold response" at the box office, with Parthiban suggesting that the film was "far ahead of its time".[10] Madhumitha's performance in the film was well received and she was offered several Tamil films soon after the release of Kudaikul Mazhai.[11]

References

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  1. ^ "'Kudaikkul Mazhai' will click: Parthipan". Sify. 1 September 2004. Archived from the original on 24 September 2004. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  2. ^ "Kudaikkul Mazhai". Sify. Archived from the original on 22 April 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  3. ^ Mannath, Malini (5 August 2004). "Kudaikkkul Mazhai". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 16 October 2006. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  4. ^ "An interesting package". The Hindu. 18 June 2004. Archived from the original on 20 November 2004. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  5. ^ "Kudaikkhul Mazhai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music. 18 April 2013. Archived from the original on 19 January 2023. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
  6. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (10 September 2004). "Kudaikkul Mazhai". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 15 December 2004. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
  7. ^ "Kudaikkul Mazhai". Sify. 3 September 2004. Archived from the original on 22 April 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  8. ^ தாசன், விஷுவல் (12 September 2004). "குடைக்குள் மழை". Kalki (in Tamil). pp. 72–73. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  9. ^ Mannath, Malini (10 September 2004). "Kudaikul Mazhai". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 4 February 2007. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  10. ^ Jeshi, K. (24 March 2013). "On a journey". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  11. ^ "Having a ball". The Hindu. 18 April 2008. Archived from the original on 9 November 2012. Retrieved 25 April 2011.
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