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Thairiyam Directed by P. Kumaran Produced by P. Kumaran Starring P. Kumaran
Deepu
Karthika
Radha Ravi
Riyaz KhanMusic by R. D. Mohan Singh
M. N. SurendharCinematography Navaneethakrishnan Studio RB Creations Release date(s) 29 January 2010 Country India Language Tamil Thairiyam (English: Braveness) is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by P. Kumaran. Produced by RB Creations, the film stars the director himself and Deepu, with Karthika also playing a role. The film was released on 29 January 2010.[1]
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Plot
Kumaran saves his girlfriend, Deepu from the menacing Riyaz Khan. Following a duel with Kumaran, Riyaz slips into a coma but the intrigue lies in the fact that all Riyaz' friends are killed. Several twists and turns involving the evil-minded villain Kamaraj form the crux of the film.
Cast
- P. Kumaran
- Deepu as Ramya
- Karthika as Jennifer
- Deepa Venkat
- Radha Ravi
- Riyaz Khan
- Ponnamabalam
Production
The film went through a silent change of director prior to release with ther original director M. Sarojkumar being replace by the lead, Kumaran as the film was in development. Furthermore, in September 2009, a stunt sequence towards the climax was shot for over 15 days and involved hundreds of extras.[2]
Release
Reception
The film opened in a few centres across Chennai, Tamil Nadu to a below average opening. The film which grossed Rs. 3,46,944 in the opening weekend in Chennai[3] became a commercial failure at the box-office.
Reviews
Upon release, the film fetched average reviews with The Hindu claiming it was an "okay first attempt".[4] In regard of the performances it claimed that Kumaran "passes the litmus test. Nevertheless, he must take care of his make-up". Whilst actresses Deepu as Ramya is "average" but manages to get more frames than the heroine. Karthika as Jennifer is said to "look good but has nothing much to do but stand beside the hero". Whilst in regard to the production it cites that Kumaran, who multi-tasks — writing the story, screenplay, dialogue, acting, directing and producing — "seems to lose concentration here and there".[5]
Soundtrack
Thairiyam Soundtrack album by R. D. Mohan Singh Released 17 December 2009 Recorded 2009 Genre Film soundtrack Film score and the soundtrack are composed by newcomer R. D. Mohan Singh. The film featured songs from notable singers such as Harish Raghavendra, Tippu and Deva.
Tracklist No. Title Singer(s) Length 1. "Ilamiyil Mogam" Harish Raghavendra, Anuradha Sriram 2. "Kathal Ena Kathal" Deva 3. "Mathura Maliye" Tippu, Malathi 4. "Puthu Varusham" S. P. Balusubrahmanyam References
- ^ http://www.top10cinema.com/feature/2712/an-interesting-friday-to-watch-out-for%e2%80%a6.
- ^ http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/50492.html
- ^ http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-4/top-ten-movies-feb-01/tamil-cinema-topten-movie-dhairiyam.html
- ^ http://www.hindu.com/cp/2010/02/05/stories/2010020550470300.htm
- ^ http://www.hindu.com/cp/2010/02/05/stories/2010020550470300.htm
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- Indian films
- Tamil-language films
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