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=== Reception ===
=== Reception ===
''Vaagai Sooda Vaa'' released to mostly mixed reviews from the critics. ''[[Sify]]''{{'}}s reviewer called it a "thought provoking film which is beautiful, complete and laced with social consciousness", further adding that it was a "bittersweet tale of human frailties, a small film with a very big heart and a subtle message".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/vaagai-sooda-vaa-a-thought-provoking-film-review-tamil-14980264.html |title=Movie Review:Vaagai Sooda Vaa- A thought provoking film|publisher=Sify |accessdate=10 November 2011}}</ref> A critic from ''[[Times of India]]'' gave the film 3.5 out of 5, labelling it a "simple tale, beautifully narrated on screen", while citing that it was a "welcome trip back to the villages and to a time when success wasn't defined by wealth alone".<ref>{{cite news|author=Venkateswaran Narayanan |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/movie-reviews/Vaagai-Sooda-Vaa/movie-review/10206941.cms |title=Vaagai Sooda Vaa movie review |work=The Times of India |date=2 October 2011 |accessdate=10 November 2011}}</ref> Malathai Rangarajan from ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote that the film was not a "run-of-the-mill entertainer, yet it entertains", summarizing it as "poignancy with an ample dose of healthy fun".<ref>{{cite news|author=Malathi Rangarajan |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2503919.ece |title=Arts / Cinema : Making a point or two |work=The Hindu |location=India |date=1 October 2011 |accessdate=10 November 2011}}</ref> Anupama Subramanian from ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' gave it 3 out of 5, citing that "though the pace suffers and in many places it gives you a docu-drama feel, Sargunam's intention of making a movie different from the run-of-the mill kind should be lauded".<ref>{{cite web|author=2 October 2011 By Anupama Subramanian |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/kollywood/vaagai-sooda-vaa-review-crown-belongs-vimal-951 |title=Vaagai Sooda Vaa review: Crown belongs to Vimal |work=Deccan Chronicle |location=India |date=2 October 2011 |accessdate=10 November 2011}}</ref> The critic from ''Behindwoods'' wrote that the film worked "big time due to the brilliant detailing of Sarkunam and team, art director Seenu, cinematographer Om Prakash and music director [[Ghibran]]" and that it "emerges triumphant bringing out the period feel with a simple love story and a noble message", giving it 3 out of 5.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/sep-11-05/vaagai-sooda-vaa-review.html |title=Vaagai Sooda Vaa Review |publisher=Behindwoods |accessdate=10 November 2011}}</ref> ''Indiaglitz''{{'}} reviewer described the film as "strikingly different" and an "interesting watch", while noting it was "more a docu drama touching up the economic struggles of the oppressed".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/12876.html |title=Vaagai Sooda Vaa Tamil Movie Review |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=30 September 2011 |accessdate=10 November 2011}}</ref> ''Chennai Online'''s reviewer wrote that the film was a "must-watch for those looking for a clean movie sans bloodshed, gory violence and obscene dialogues. The script, cinematography, art work and appreciable performances by the lead actors make it a compelling viewing".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://chennaionline.com/movies/movie-reviews/20110401110428/Movie-Review--Vaagai-Sooda-Vaa.col |title=Movie Review : ‘Vaagai Sooda Vaa’ |publisher=ChennaiOnline |date=1 October 2011 |accessdate=10 November 2011}}</ref>
''Vaagai Sooda Vaa'' released to mostly positive reviews from the critics. ''[[Sify]]''{{'}}s reviewer called it a "thought provoking film which is beautiful, complete and laced with social consciousness", further adding that it was a "bittersweet tale of human frailties, a small film with a very big heart and a subtle message".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/vaagai-sooda-vaa-a-thought-provoking-film-review-tamil-14980264.html |title=Movie Review:Vaagai Sooda Vaa- A thought provoking film|publisher=Sify |accessdate=10 November 2011}}</ref> A critic from ''[[Times of India]]'' gave the film 3.5 out of 5, labelling it a "simple tale, beautifully narrated on screen", while citing that it was a "welcome trip back to the villages and to a time when success wasn't defined by wealth alone".<ref>{{cite news|author=Venkateswaran Narayanan |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/movie-reviews/Vaagai-Sooda-Vaa/movie-review/10206941.cms |title=Vaagai Sooda Vaa movie review |work=The Times of India |date=2 October 2011 |accessdate=10 November 2011}}</ref> Malathai Rangarajan from ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote that the film was not a "run-of-the-mill entertainer, yet it entertains", summarizing it as "poignancy with an ample dose of healthy fun".<ref>{{cite news|author=Malathi Rangarajan |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2503919.ece |title=Arts / Cinema : Making a point or two |work=The Hindu |location=India |date=1 October 2011 |accessdate=10 November 2011}}</ref> Anupama Subramanian from ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' gave it 3 out of 5, citing that "though the pace suffers and in many places it gives you a docu-drama feel, Sargunam's intention of making a movie different from the run-of-the mill kind should be lauded".<ref>{{cite web|author=2 October 2011 By Anupama Subramanian |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/kollywood/vaagai-sooda-vaa-review-crown-belongs-vimal-951 |title=Vaagai Sooda Vaa review: Crown belongs to Vimal |work=Deccan Chronicle |location=India |date=2 October 2011 |accessdate=10 November 2011}}</ref> The critic from ''Behindwoods'' wrote that the film worked "big time due to the brilliant detailing of Sarkunam and team, art director Seenu, cinematographer Om Prakash and music director [[Ghibran]]" and that it "emerges triumphant bringing out the period feel with a simple love story and a noble message", giving it 3 out of 5.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/sep-11-05/vaagai-sooda-vaa-review.html |title=Vaagai Sooda Vaa Review |publisher=Behindwoods |accessdate=10 November 2011}}</ref> ''Indiaglitz''{{'}} reviewer described the film as "strikingly different" and an "interesting watch", while noting it was "more a docu drama touching up the economic struggles of the oppressed".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/12876.html |title=Vaagai Sooda Vaa Tamil Movie Review |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=30 September 2011 |accessdate=10 November 2011}}</ref> ''Chennai Online'''s reviewer wrote that the film was a "must-watch for those looking for a clean movie sans bloodshed, gory violence and obscene dialogues. The script, cinematography, art work and appreciable performances by the lead actors make it a compelling viewing".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://chennaionline.com/movies/movie-reviews/20110401110428/Movie-Review--Vaagai-Sooda-Vaa.col |title=Movie Review : ‘Vaagai Sooda Vaa’ |publisher=ChennaiOnline |date=1 October 2011 |accessdate=10 November 2011}}</ref>


== Awards ==
== Awards ==

Revision as of 05:05, 29 June 2018

Vaagai Sooda Vaa
File:Vaagi Sooda Vaa poster.jpg
Vaagai Sooda Vaa
Directed byA. Sarkunam
Written bySarkunam
Produced byS. Muruganandham
N. Puranna
StarringVimal
Iniya
Bhagyaraj
Ponvannan
CinematographyOm Prakash
Edited byRaja Mohammad
Music byGhibran
Production
company
Village Theatres
Release date
  • 30 September 2011 (2011-09-30)
Running time
123 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Vaagai Sooda Vaa (Template:Lang-en) is a 2011 Tamil romance film directed by A. Sarkunam,[1] directing his second film after Kalavani.[2] It features Vimal and newcomer Iniya in the lead roles, with Bhagyaraj, Ponvannan and Thambi Ramaiah playing supporting roles.[3] The film is a period piece set in the 1960s in a remote village in Tamil Nadu.[4][5][6] The film released on 30 September 2011 to generally positive reviews. Subsequently, the film was honored with the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil for 2012.[7]

Plot

The story is set in 1960s. Veluthambi (Vimal) is a graduate aspiring for a government job. His father Annamalai (Bhagyaraj) advises him to work temporarily for a NGO that helps in educating rural children so that he will be given priority for government job. Veluthambi, although uninterested, joins the NGO and gets appointed as a teacher in a small dry village which lacks basic facilities. The entire village works for a rich landlord JP (Ponvannan), who owns a brick factory. Veluthambi tries to convince the villagers to send their kids to learn but in vain.

Madhi (Iniya) owns a tea shop in the village, and she falls in love in Veluthambi. Also the village kids play pranks on Veluthambi, which irritates him. Veluthambi understands that the villagers are exploited by JP owing to their illiteracy by not paying them properly. Veluthambi tries to make the villagers understand JP's true colour, but they don’t believe him as they see JP as their savior.

Finally the villagers understand that they are being cheated, and they demand proper payment for the bricks made by them. They also realize the value of education and send their kids to learn under Veluthambi. Now Veluthambi gets a government job but turns down the offer as he prefers to continue working for the NGO which gives him satisfaction. In a few days, he gets a letter from the NGO stating that it is closing down due to financial difficulties. Veluthambi worries as he is jobless and decides to work along with villagers in making bricks. But the villagers come for the rescue, and they want him to continue as a teacher for their kids, and in turn they agree to pay him. Veluthambi also marries Madhi and the movie ends with him feeling proud that the villagers understood the value of education.

Cast

Production

Shortly after the release of Kalavani, which emerged a sleeper hit, Sarkunam had informed that he had "a couple of scripts in mind" and was discussing with his team on which they should work next, while stating that it "most probably" will not be set in a village again.[8] He started working on his next project in late 2010, which he had titled as Vaagai Sooda Vaa, roping in Vimal, who played the lead role in Kalavani, for the lead character again.[9] The film was revealed to be a period piece,[10][11] set in 1966, with Sarkunam describing it as a "romance drama sprinkled with humour",[1] while also stating it would convey a "much-needed" message.[6] Vaagai Sooda Vaa was Sarkunam's first script and his "dream project", which he had wanted to make his directorial debut with,[12] but he had to drop the idea, since no producer was willing to produce a period film with a newcomer in the lead role.[1] He dismissed reports that the film was based on a Hollywood film and clarified that it was based on a scheme introduced by the Government in the sixties.[13]

Vimal was identified to play a young man named Veluthambi, who had finished his PUC and aspires to become a teacher.[1][11] The lead female role was that of a "tea tender" of the 1960s, a person working at a tea shop. Initially Amala Paul was signed up for the role, much before the release of her critically acclaimed Mynaa.[9][14] However, Amala, who following the release became much sought-after, was soon ousted from the project, since she started adjusting her dates as per her wishes and refused to take rehearsals first, which Sarkunam did not agree with.[12] She was replaced by a Malayali model-turned-actress Iniya, who had previously appeared in several Malayalam films and the 2011 Tamil film Yuddham Sei under her original name Shruthi.[15] Iniya had been rejected at first, but was later approved by Sarkunam, when she visited his office during a Chennai trip and showed keen interest in the project and the role.[12] Director-cum-actors K. Bhagyaraj and Thambi Ramaiah were signed to portray the fathers of the lead male and female characters, respectively, while Ponvannan would enact the antagonist's role and Elango Kumaravel would play a pivotal role as a "kuruvikaarar".[12]

Contrary to what Sarkunam had initially planned, Vaagai Sooda Vaa, too, was a story set in a village. Seenu, an assistant Sabu Cyril, took care of the art direction and erected a set of a village of 1 crore worth, near Aruppukottai.[1][5] The team had further conducted extensive historical research to create an authentic portrayal of the 1960s. Programmes that were aired on Radio Ceylon, which most people during that time were listening to, were imitated, with mimicry artists being roped in to reproduce the voices of the broadcasters of that time.[1]

Release

Reception

Vaagai Sooda Vaa released to mostly positive reviews from the critics. Sify's reviewer called it a "thought provoking film which is beautiful, complete and laced with social consciousness", further adding that it was a "bittersweet tale of human frailties, a small film with a very big heart and a subtle message".[16] A critic from Times of India gave the film 3.5 out of 5, labelling it a "simple tale, beautifully narrated on screen", while citing that it was a "welcome trip back to the villages and to a time when success wasn't defined by wealth alone".[17] Malathai Rangarajan from The Hindu wrote that the film was not a "run-of-the-mill entertainer, yet it entertains", summarizing it as "poignancy with an ample dose of healthy fun".[18] Anupama Subramanian from Deccan Chronicle gave it 3 out of 5, citing that "though the pace suffers and in many places it gives you a docu-drama feel, Sargunam's intention of making a movie different from the run-of-the mill kind should be lauded".[19] The critic from Behindwoods wrote that the film worked "big time due to the brilliant detailing of Sarkunam and team, art director Seenu, cinematographer Om Prakash and music director Ghibran" and that it "emerges triumphant bringing out the period feel with a simple love story and a noble message", giving it 3 out of 5.[20] Indiaglitz' reviewer described the film as "strikingly different" and an "interesting watch", while noting it was "more a docu drama touching up the economic struggles of the oppressed".[21] Chennai Online's reviewer wrote that the film was a "must-watch for those looking for a clean movie sans bloodshed, gory violence and obscene dialogues. The script, cinematography, art work and appreciable performances by the lead actors make it a compelling viewing".[22]

Awards

National Film Awards

Tamil Nadu State Film Awards

  • Best Film 2011 [23]
  • Best Actor – Vimal 2011
  • Best Actress – Iniya 2011
  • Best Villain – Ponvannan 2011
Edison Awards
  • Best Debut Actress – Iniya
Filmfare Awards South
International Tamil Film Awards
Mirchi Music Awards
  • Best Upcoming Music Director – M. Ghibran
  • Mannin Kural – Male – Jayamoorthy for "Thanjavuru Maadathi"
  • Mannin Kural – Female – Anitha for "Senga Solla Kaara"
Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards
South Indian International Movie Awards
Vijay Awards
Vijay Music Awards

Soundtrack

The film's score and soundtrack are scored by debutant M. Ghibran, a friend of Sarkunam. Vaagai Sooda Vaa marks the film debut for Ghibran, who had been composing jingles before.[1] The soundtrack, which was released on 1 July 2011, features 6 songs, with lyrics penned by Vairamuthu, Karthik Netha and Ve. Ramasamy. Ghibran had collaborated with the Lisbon International Symphony Orchestra for one of the songs.

Untitled
Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Senga Soola Kaara"VairamuthuAnitha Karthikeyan3:38
2."Sara Sara Saara Kathu"VairamuthuChinmayi4:58
3."Thanjavuru Maadathi"Ve. RamasamyJayamoorthy1:21
4."Poraney Poraney"Karthik NethaRanjith & Neha Bhasin5:14
5."Thaila Thaila"Ve. RamasamyRita1:03
6."Aaana Aavanna"VairamuthuLisbon International Symphony Orchestra, Children's Choir3:40
7."Sara Sara Saara Kaathu [Karaoke – Sing Along Version]"  4:58
8."Poraney Poraney [Karaoke – Sing Along Version]"  5:14
Total length:26:10

Critical reception

Times of India gave 4/5 for the music and stated "M Ghibran joins the list of debut composers who have impressed with their work in recent times. The music score complements the movie, and marks him out as a musician to watch out for."[24] Karthik Srinivasan from milliblog gave "A 200 for a debutant composer after a long time in Tamil!" and commented that "Vaagai Sooda Vaa’s soundtrack is a brilliant achievement – the music is refined and layered, something that is rarely expected out of a debut! Hats off, Ghibran!" [25] Malathai Rangarajan from The Hindu wrote that "Music is another highlight. M. Gibran's numbers keep ringing in your ears long after you leave the cinema"[26] Rajagopalan Badrinarayanan from musicperk.com wrote "‘Vaagai Sooda Vaa’ is a wholesome package with wonderful songs. Being his first movie Gibran has done a great job with the musical score. This movie has given him a great scope to prove his potential. The album will surely reshuffle the current chart"[27]

References

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  2. ^ "Sargunam's 'Vaagai Sooda Vaa'". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 10 November 2011.
  3. ^ "In quest of victory!". The Times of India. 8 May 2011. Retrieved 10 November 2011.
  4. ^ "Sargunam-vimal's Vagai Choodava Is About..." Behindwoods. 19 May 2011. Retrieved 10 November 2011.
  5. ^ a b "Sargunam Talks About Vaagai Sooda Vaa". Behindwoods. 20 May 2011. Retrieved 10 November 2011.
  6. ^ a b "Vimal is Veluthambi". IndiaGlitz. 9 June 2011. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
  7. ^ Srinivasan, Meera (7 March 2012). "National award caps debutant director's success". The Hindu. Chennai, India.
  8. ^ "Sarkunam's movie succeed at box office". The Times of India. 19 July 2010. Retrieved 10 November 2011.
  9. ^ a b "Sarkunam's all set for next". The Times of India. 18 November 2010. Retrieved 10 November 2011.
  10. ^ "Vimal-Sargunam plan period film". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 10 November 2011.
  11. ^ a b "'Vaagai Sooda Vaa', a time machine – Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 10 November 2011.
  12. ^ a b c d "Director Sargunam and Vimal – Tamil Cinema Director and Actor Interview". Videos.behindwoods.com. Retrieved 10 November 2011.
  13. ^ "'Vaagai Sooda Vaa' script is my own, asserts Sargunam". ChennaiOnline. Retrieved 10 November 2011.
  14. ^ "How Amala Paul Missed Out". Behindwoods. 6 July 2011. Retrieved 10 November 2011.
  15. ^ Nikhil Raghavan (6 August 2011). "Arts / Cinema : Itsy Bitsy". The Hindu. India. Retrieved 10 November 2011.
  16. ^ "Movie Review:Vaagai Sooda Vaa- A thought provoking film". Sify. Retrieved 10 November 2011.
  17. ^ Venkateswaran Narayanan (2 October 2011). "Vaagai Sooda Vaa movie review". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 November 2011.
  18. ^ Malathi Rangarajan (1 October 2011). "Arts / Cinema : Making a point or two". The Hindu. India. Retrieved 10 November 2011.
  19. ^ 2 October 2011 By Anupama Subramanian (2 October 2011). "Vaagai Sooda Vaa review: Crown belongs to Vimal". Deccan Chronicle. India. Retrieved 10 November 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  20. ^ "Vaagai Sooda Vaa Review". Behindwoods. Retrieved 10 November 2011.
  21. ^ "Vaagai Sooda Vaa Tamil Movie Review". IndiaGlitz. 30 September 2011. Retrieved 10 November 2011.
  22. ^ "Movie Review : 'Vaagai Sooda Vaa'". ChennaiOnline. 1 October 2011. Retrieved 10 November 2011.
  23. ^ "2009-14 Tamil Nadu film awards announced". www.deccanchronicle.com/. 14 July 2017. Retrieved 14 July 2017. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  24. ^ "Vaagai Sooda Vaa". The Times Of India.
  25. ^ Karthik (1 July 2011). "Vaagai Sooda Vaa (Music review), Tamil – Ghibran by Milliblog!". Itwofs.com. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
  26. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (1 October 2011). "Making a point or two". The Hindu. Chennai, India.
  27. ^ [1] Archived 19 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine
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