Naan Avalai Sandhitha Pothu
Naan Avalai Sandhitha Pothu (transl. When I met her) is a 2019 Tamil-language comedy film directed by L. G. Ravichander who earlier directed Masani and Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani (2014).[1] The film features Santhosh Prathap and Chandini Tamilarasan in the leading roles.[2] The film began production in early 2016 and was released on 27 Dec 2019.[3]
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Directed by | L. G. Ravichander |
Produced by | V. T. Rethishkumar |
Starring | Santhosh Prathap Chandini Tamilarasan |
Cinematography | R. S. Selva |
Music by | Jithesh Murugavel |
Release date | 27 December 2019 |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Cast
- Santhosh Prathap as Moorthy
- Chandini Tamilarasan as Rajakumari
- Innocent as producer
- Chaams as Moorthy's friend
- G. M. Kumar as Kumari's father
- Sujatha Sivakumar as Kumari's mother
- A. Govindamoorthy as Assistant director
- Radha
- Shanthi Williams
- Sriranjani
- Shanmugasundaram
- Singamuthu as astrologer
- Halwa Vasu
- R. Sundarrajan as himself
- T. P. Gajendran as himself
- V. T. Rethishkumar[4]
Production
The film is set in 1995-96 and is based on a real-life story, and was shot in places like Tenkasi, Courtallam, and Papanasam.[5][6]
Soundtrack
Soundtrack was composed by Hitesh Murugavel.
- Raavaa Naanum - Tippu (lyrics by L G Ravichandar)
- Allikollava - Pawan, Saritha (lyrics by L G Ravichandar)
- Poo Meedhu - Vijay Yesudas (lyrics by Na. Muthukumar)
- Kannadi Kanavugale - Vijay Yesudas (lyrics by Arivumathi)
Reception
Times of India wrote "The story has necessary elements for a 90s family drama, but the fact that we are currently two decades ahead makes it difficult for one to connect with the happenings in it. [..] The lack of detailing and inclusion of some outdated scenes are the major reasons why the film fails to impress".[7] Dinamalar gave the film a rating of two out of five.[8] Deccan Chronicle wrote that "The only bright spot in the film is the portions involving ace Malayalam actor Innocent".[9] Maalaimalar called the film "emotional".[10]
References
- "'Naan Avalai Sandhitha Pothu is a fictionalised version of a true story'". Cinema Express.
- "சினிமா வரலாற்றிலேயே இது புது திருட்டா இருக்கே.. இதை எல்லாமா திருடுவாங்க... ஷாக்கான படக்குழு...!".
- "A film based on a true incident". The Times of India.
- "MGR called me his artistic heir: K.Bhagyaraj". 11 December 2019.
- "Film based on real-life incidents". The Times of India.
- "Review: 'Naan Avalai Sandhitha Pothu' - Back to the 90's". 27 December 2019.
- "Nan Avalai Santhitha Podhu Movie Review: Fails to impress due to lack of detailing and inclusion of some outdated scenes" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- "நான் அவளை சந்தித்த போது - விமர்சனம் {2/5} : நான் அவளை சந்தித்த போது - 90களின் சிந்தனை - Naan Avalai Sandhitha Pothu". cinema.dinamalar.com. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- "Naan Avalai Sandhitha Podhu review: Emotional potboiler". 28 December 2019.
- "உதவி இயக்குனரின் வாழ்க்கை போராட்டம்- நான் அவளை சந்தித்தபோது விமர்சனம்". 27 December 2019.