Kidaari
| Kidaari | |
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| Directed by | Prasath Murugesan |
| Written by | Prasath Murugesan |
| Produced by | M. Sasikumar |
| Starring | M. Sasikumar Nikhila Vimal Napoleon Vela Ramamoorthy Suja Varunee O. A. K. Sundar Hareesh Peradi |
| Cinematography | S. R. Kathir |
| Edited by | Praveen Antony |
| Music by | Darbuka Siva |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Kidaari (Template:Lang-en)[a] is a 2016 Tamil-language action-mystery film[2] directed by Prasath Murugesan, starring M. Sasikumar and Nikhila Vimal in the leading roles. The film, which is also produced by Sasikumar, features Napoleon, Vela Ramamoorthy, Suja Varunee, O. A. K. Sundar, and Hareesh Peradi in supporting roles. Darbuka Siva composed the music, while S. R. Kathir handled the cinematography and Praveen Anthony handled the editing. This film released on 2 September 2016.
Cast
- Sasikumar as Kidari
- Nikhila Vimal as Chembha
- Napoleon as Kottur Durai
- Vela Ramamoorthy as Kombaiah Pandiyan
- Suja Varunee as Loganayaki
- O. A. K. Sundar as Pulikutthi Pandiyan
- Hareesh Peradi
- Shobha Mohan
- Vasumithra as Kombaiah's son
- Raam as Ananth Velankar
- Nadodigal Gopal as Pulikutthi's brother
- Deepa Shankar as Ponnamma
- Thenali (Dindugal Thendral)
- Mu. Ramas
- K. N. Kaalai
- R. S. Sathish
Production
Sasikumar began work on the film directed by Prasath Murugesan during March 2016 in Chennai.[3] Sasikumar attained the title Kidaari from Samuthirakani, who had previously registered the title when making Kitna.[4] The film was shot briskly over the month of May 2016, lasting 62 days in total, with the makers announcing that the film was entering its final phase during June 2016.[5][6]
Soundtrack
Darbuka Siva composed the soundtrack. One of the songs, "Vandiyila Nellu Varum", was earlier featured in the debut album of La Pongal, a musical project founded by Siva.[7][8]
Reception
Baradwaj Rangan of The Hindu said, "This murder mystery needed more than flavour. It needed focus."[2]
Notes
- ^ According to Prasath Murugesan, "Kidaari" means "a rough and tough guy" in Kovilpatti jargon.[1]
References
- ^ http://www.cinemaplusnews.com/news/what-is-the-meaning-of-kidaari/
- ^ a b "Kidaari: new genre of 'Aruvaa Christie'?". The Hindu. 2 September 2016. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
- ^ "Sasikumar-Prasad Murugesan's Film Goes on Floors". Retrieved 7 September 2016.
- ^ "IndiaGlitz – Sasikumar next film titled as Kidaari and first schedule shooting completed – Tamil Movie News". Retrieved 7 September 2016.
- ^ "IndiaGlitz – Sasikumar Nikila Kidaari reaches the final stage of shooting – Tamil Movie News". Retrieved 7 September 2016.
- ^ "Sasikumar talks on completing Kidari". Retrieved 7 September 2016.
- ^ http://www.musicaloud.com/2016/08/09/kidaari-music-review-tamil-soundtrack/
- ^ https://silverscreen.in/tamil/features/mystery-no-longer-interview-with-enai-noki-paayum-thotta-composer-mr-x-who-loves-football-just-like-darbuka-siva/
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