Deiva Machan

Deiva Machan is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language fantasy comedy film written and directed by Martyn Nirmal Kumar in his directorial debut.[1][2] The film stars Vimal, Pandiarajan and Anitha Sampath in the lead role while Neha Jha, Bala Saravanan, Aadukalam Naren in supporting roles.[1] The film's music is composed by Godwin J. Kodan, and Ajesh composed the background score.

Deiva Machan
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMartyn Nirmal Kumar
Written byMartyn Nirmal Kumar
Produced by
  • Udaya Kumar
  • Geeta Udayakumar
  • M. P. Veeramani
Starring
CinematographyCamil J. Alex
Edited byS Elayaraja
Music by
  • Score:
  • Ajesh
  • Songs:
  • Godwin J. Kodan
Production
companies
  • Uday Productions
  • Magic Touch Pictures
Release date
  • 21 April 2023 (2023-04-21)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

The story is based on the director's short film Boodham.[3] The film was released on 21 April 2023 and received positive reviews from critics.

Plot

Thabaal Karthi owns an electronic shop in his hometown of Ayyampalayam, Dindigul. A man named Saattaikkaran will appear in Karthi's dream and say the name of someone who will die soon. Whatever Saattaikkaran says will become true. His sister Kunguma Thaen's marriage proposals always end in obstruction. Finally, they find a bridegroom for her whom she is interested in marrying. But this time Saattaikkaran, in Karthi's dream, said Karthi's brother-in-law would die, so Karthi has to save his brother-in-law. He later realizes that his dream might be targeted towards him, so he has to save himself. Who actually dies forms the rest of the story.

Cast

  • Vimal as Thabaal Karthi
  • Pandiarajan as Paramanandham
  • Anitha Sampath as Kunguma Thaen
  • Neha Jha as Kodimalar
  • Bala Saravanan as Murugan
  • Aadukalam Naren as the Zamindar
  • Vela Ramamoorthy as Saattaikkaran
  • Vathsan Veeramani as Azhagar
  • Deepa as Manjula
  • Senthi Kumari as Azhagammal
  • Muruganantham as Kariththuni
  • Thangadurai
  • 'Kiccha' Ravi as Mani Maama
  • Trichy Meesai Ramesh as Vettaikkaran Maarimuthu
  • Baby Miruthika as Meenakshi
  • Master Pandi as Pandi

Production

The film was produced by Udaya Kumar and Geeta Udaya Kumar of Uday Productions along with M. P. Veeramani of Magic Touch Pictures.[4] Filming was completed in May 2022.[1] Cinematography is done by Camil J. Alex, and editing is done by S. Elayaraja. The film is a second collaboration between Vimal and Bala Saravanan after the web series Vilangu.[5] The first look poster for the film was released on 4 May 2022.[6][7] The trailer for the film was released on 7 April 2023.[8][9]

Music

The film's music is composed by Godwin J. Kodan, and Ajesh composed the background score.[10]

Deiva Machan
Soundtrack album by
Godwin J. Kodan
Background Score:

Ajesh
Released2023
Recorded2022-2023
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LanguageTamil
LabelTips Tamil
ProducerGodwin J. Kodan
Ajesh
Ajesh chronology
Vallavanukkum Vallavan
(2023)
Deiva Machan
(2023)
Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Gopura Purave Vaa"Karthik NethaNithyasree Mahadevan, Reshma Raghavendra 
2."Kalyaana Melam"KabilanAnand Aravindakshan3:55
3."Pattuvaetti Santhanam"Arun BharathiMahalingam, Senthil Ganesh, Rajalakshmi4:08
Total length:8:03

Release

Theatrical

The film was released on 21 April 2023.

Reception

A critic from Maalai Malar stated that "Director Martin Nirmal Kumar has given Deiva Machan as a family relationship comedy." and gave 3.25 out of 5 ratings.[11] Logesh Balachandran critic of The Times of India gave 3 stars out of 5 and wrote that "Overall, Deiva Machan is an enjoyable comedy that will leave you with a smile on your face. It may not be for everyone, nonetheless, it is a fun and entertaining film that is well worth a watch."[12] A critic from Cinema Vikatan wrote a review stating, "Even though there are flaws in the screenplay and the story is predictable, Bala Saravanan and Vimal combo comedy scenes are well worked."[13]

References

  1. "Vemal's 'Deiva Machan' is a rural entertainer that revolves around brother-sister bonding". The Times of India. 6 May 2022. Retrieved 2022-06-28.
  2. "Here's the first look of Vemal's Deiva Machan". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2022-06-28.
  3. "Deiva Machan Movie Review: An interesting idea let down by a slipshod screenplay". Cinema Express.
  4. Chennaivision (2022-05-05). "Actor Vemal starrer "Deiva Machan" first look revealed". Tamil Nadu News, Chennai News, Tamil Cinema News, Tamil News, Tamil Movie News, Power Shutdown in Chennai, Petrol and Diesel Rate in Chennai. Retrieved 2022-06-28.
  5. Bureau, Dt Next (5 May 2022). "Vemal's upcoming film titled Deiva Machan". DT next. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
  6. "Vimal's next has been titled Deiva Machan; makers unveil first look of the rural drama". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 17 April 2023. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
  7. "Vemal-Starrer 'Deiva Machan' to be a Rural Fantasy Comedy; First Look Out". Silverscreen India. 6 May 2022. Archived from the original on 17 April 2023. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
  8. "Here's the trailer of Vimal's Deiva Machan". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 17 April 2023. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
  9. Bureau, Dt Next (8 April 2023). "Actor Vemal to have two releases on the same day". DT next. Archived from the original on 17 April 2023. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
  10. "Song is composed by Godwin J Kodan. Ajesh takes care of the background score". 4 May 2022. Archived from the original on 2022-05-04. Retrieved 2022-06-28.
  11. maalaimalar (2023-04-21). "Deiva Machan". www.maalaimalar.com (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 2023-04-21. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
  12. "Deiva Machan Movie Review : A likeable film that's not compelling enough". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2023-04-21. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
  13. "தெய்வ மச்சான் சுவாரஸ்ய ஒன்லைன், ஆனால் டெம்ப்ளேட் காட்சிகள் - மச்சான் சிரிக்க வைக்கிறானா?". Cinema Vikatan (in Tamil). 21 April 2023. Archived from the original on 21 April 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
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