N4 (film)

N4 is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language crime-thriller film written and directed by Lokesh Kumar.[1] The film stars Michael Thangadurai, Gabriella Sellus, Akshay Kamal, Afsal Hameed, Vinusha Devi, Pragya Nagra, Anupama Kumar in pivotal roles whilst Abhishek Shankar, Vadivukkarasi, Azhagu and Subhalaxmi Parida play supporting roles.[2][3][4][5][6]

N4
Directed byLokesh Kumar
Written byLokesh Kumar
Screenplay byLokesh Kumar
Produced byNaveen Sharma
Yogesh Sharma
Lokesh Kumar
StarringMichael Thangadurai
Gabriella Sellus
Afsal Hameed
Vinusha Devi
Anupama Kumar
Vadivukkarasi
Abhishek Shankar
CinematographyDivyank
Edited byDani Charles
Music byBalasubramanian G
Production
companies
Dharmraj Films
Beyond The Limit Creations
Release date
  • 24 March 2023 (2023-03-24)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Cast

Production

In May 2018, actress Vani Bhojan announced her debut in N4 & said it will be directed by the acclaimed film My Son Is Gay director Lokesh Kumar.[7] However in the middle of 2019 citing date issues, Vani Bhojan stepped out of the film.[8] The makers then announced that Airaa actress Gabriella Sellus has replaced Vani Bhojan.[4][3] The film was completely shot in and around Royapuram fishing harbour.[9]

Reception

The film released 24 March 2023 across the tamilnadu.Logesh Balachandran of The Times of India gave 3 stars out of 5 and noted that " N4 is an honest attempt with intense emotions, and it's definitely worth watching."[10] Sowmya Rajendran from The News Minute stated that " N4’s central idea seems to have been to look at how an accidental crime exposes power equations and systemic prejudice, without casting anyone as a vicious villain"[11].Indiaherald critic wrote that "Watching N4 is definitely worthwhile because it is an honest effort with strong emotions."[12]

However,Maalai Malar critic gave 2.75 out of 5 and appreciated the film.[13]

References
  1. S, Subhakeerthana (May 16, 2018). "TV actress Vani Bhojan to debut with Lokesh Kumar's film 'N4'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  2. Features, CE (June 21, 2019). "TV star Sharanya Turadi replaces Vani Bhojan in Lokesh Kumar's N4". Cinema Express. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  3. Desk, Pinkvilla (January 10, 2020). "Airaa girl Gabrella Sellus to play the lead in NH4 confirms director Lokesh Kumar". Pinkvilla. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  4. CR, Sharanya (January 10, 2020). "With Sharanya opting out, Airaa girl Gabrella bags the lead role in N4". The Times of India. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  5. CR, Sharanya (June 30, 2019). "Pragya in Lokesh's Kasimedu-set thriller". The Times of India. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  6. Rajpal, Roktim (March 11, 2020). "Anupama Kumar: The makers of 'Dharala Prabhu' have done justice to each and every character". Deccan Herald. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  7. B, Anirudh (May 15, 2018). "MASSIVE: POPULAR TV STAR VANI BHOJAN'S TAMIL DEBUT FILM ANNOUNCED!". Behindwoods. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  8. J, Sathish (June 22, 2019). "Vani Bojan out of Lokesh's new film!". NDTV. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  9. Loren, Sofia (26 May 2022). "List Of June 2022 Tamil Movies Theatre Release". Newsbrick. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  10. "N4 Movie Review : Good writing and decent performances elevate N4". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  11. "N4 review: A middling thriller with interesting ideas and flawed execution". The News Minute. 2023-03-24. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  12. "N4 Tamil Movie Review - A Welcome Surprise with a Good Writing". indiaherald.com. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  13. maalaimalar (2023-03-24). "N4". www.maalaimalar.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 2023-03-25.
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