Chiyangal

Chiyangal (transl. Grandfathers)[lower-alpha 1] is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Vaigarai Balan. The film stars Karikalan and Risha, with Nalinikanth and several senior newcomers in supporting roles.[2][1][3]

Chiyangal
Release poster
Directed byVaigarai Balan
Written byVaigarai Balan
Produced byG.Karikalan
Starring
  • Karikalan
  • Risha
CinematographyBabu Kumar.I.E
Edited byMabbu Jyothi Prakash
Music byMuthamil
Production
company
KL Production
Release date
  • 22 December 2020 (2020-12-22)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Cast

Production

The film is directed by Vaigarai Balan, who previously directed Kadikara Manithargal (2018).[1] The film was shot in Theni and Meghamalai.[4] The film introduces seventy new faces.[5] Chiyangal has a similar premise to Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam (2013).[2] The film was released under the English title Oldage Villagers.[6]

Soundtrack

Music by Muthamil.[1][7]

  • "Otti Otti Naanum Vaaren" - Karthik, Priya Himesh
  • "Otti Otti Naanum Vaaren" - Karthik
  • "Chiyaan Chiyaan" - Saisharan
  • "Ithu Enna Vithiyo" - Muthamil

Release

A critic from The Times of India gave the film a rating of two-and-a-half out of five stars and opined that "But as the movie inches towards its climax, some of the scenes become melodramatic and the dialogues about protecting parents, though relevant, appear preachy".[8] A critic from Dinamalar gave the film a rating of three-and-a-quarter out of five stars and praised the unique storyline.[9]

Awards
  • 2020 - Foreign Features Category at the WorldFest-Houston International Film & Video Festival - Silver Remi Award[6]
  • Five Continents International Film Festival[6]
  • Grantville International Film Festival[6]
  • L’Age d’Or International Arthouse Film Festival[6]

Notes
  1. People in Meghamalai refer to their grandfathers as Chiyan.[1]

References
  1. "Chiyangal to feature several debutants, all of them over 60 years of age". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 2021-12-16. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
  2. Subramanian, Anupama (November 30, 2019). "Film focussing on elderly men". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on December 16, 2021. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
  3. "சியான்கள்". maalaimalar.com. December 20, 2020. Archived from the original on December 16, 2021. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
  4. "Chiyangal is a fun script with older people in the lead". The Times of India. 17 April 2019. Archived from the original on 2021-12-16. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
  5. Subramanian, Anupama (April 20, 2019). "Chiyangal delves on the lives of elderly". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on December 16, 2021. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
  6. "Tamil film on elderly men bags award at international film fest". The Times of India. 14 April 2020. Archived from the original on 2021-12-16. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
  7. "Chiyangal - Karthik, Priya Hemesh - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn". 17 January 2020.
  8. "Chiyangal Movie Review: The prime attraction of the film is the portrayal of friendship among the senior citizens". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2021-12-16. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
  9. "சியான்கள் - விமர்சனம் {3.25/5} : சியான்கள் - மரியாதை - Chiyangal". cinema.dinamalar.com.
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