Pollangu
Pollangu (transl. Never tell a lie)[1] is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language adventure thriller film directed by Gandhi Marx and starring Ravi Rahul and Nisha Lalwani.
Pollangu | |
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Directed by | Gandhi Marx |
Produced by | M. Prakash E. Ravichandran |
Starring | Ravi Rahul Nisha Lalwani |
Cinematography | Vinoth |
Edited by | Suresh Urs |
Production company | P. R. Entertainment |
Release date |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Cast
- Ravi Rahul as Rahul
- Nisha Lalwani as Jhansi
- Vishwa
- Vetri
- Yatra
- Narayanan
Production
This film marks the directorial debut of Gandhi Marx, who previously directed two short films and a documentary film.[2] Although the film is an adventure thriller, the director decided to insert songs in the film for the commercial aspect.[3] Hindi actress Nisha Lalwani, who previously starred in Kalyug (2005), was cast as a lead in this heroine-centric thriller and worked on this film at the same time as Sabki Bajegi Band (2015).[3][4] Actor Ravi Rahul made a comeback in leading role after two decades. The film was shot in the deep forests of Chalakudy, Kodaikanal, and Talakona.[5][6]
Soundtrack
Music was composed by Jubin in his third film album after Vinmeengal (2012) and Pazhaya Vannarapettai (2016).[2]
- "Maanattam" - Malathi, Rahul Nambiar, MLR Karthikeyan; lyrics by Snehan
- "Puli Varuthu" - Roshini, MLR Karthikeyan
- "Onna Renda" - Priya Himesh
- "Kadhaley Un" - Harini, Naresh Iyer; lyrics by Yugabharathi
- "Kadhaley Un" (remix)
Release and reception
The film released on 27 July alongside Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey and Suzhal.[7]
A critic from The Times of India opined that "The screenplay moves in such a way that nothing is revealed to the audience at necessary intervals, and it tests our patience".[8] Malini Mannath of The New Indian Express wrote that "the director can be appreciated for going off the beaten path and from formula-plots. But a more coherent screenplay and a focused narration could have made the film a riveting thriller".[9] A critic from Sify said that "It's not often one gets to see a jungle thriller and once in a way when one comes along, there are always expectations that hopefully it may showcase something different and offbeat. But Pollangu disappoints".[10] A critic from Behindwoods stated that "It looks as if the director has created a random scenario for a movie so that he could showcase the lovely locations he has enjoyed watching".[6]
Box office
The film was recorded as "below average" at the Chennai box office.[11]
References
- "Thrilling time ahead for Nisha". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 9 July 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
- S. R. Ashok Kumar. "Audio Beat: Pollangu". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 July 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
- Nikhil Raghavan. "Itsy-Bitsy: Experimenting with roles". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 July 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
- "A new kid on the block". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 15 July 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
- "Pollangu - An eerie thriller gets ready". sify.com. Archived from the original on 15 July 2022.
- "POLLANGU MOVIE REVIEW". Behindwoods. Archived from the original on 9 July 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
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- "Will small films make a mark?". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 9 July 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2022.=
- "4 small films on Friday". sify.com. Archived from the original on 15 July 2022.
- "Friday Fury-July 27". sify.com. Archived from the original on 15 July 2022.
- "Friday Fiesta". Indiaglitz. Archived from the original on 15 July 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
- "Pollangu Critics Review by The Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 9 July 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
- "'Pollangu' (Tamil)". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 9 July 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
- "Pollangu". sify.com. Archived from the original on 15 July 2022.
- "CHENNAI BOX OFFICE". Behindwoods. Archived from the original on 21 July 2014. Retrieved 15 July 2022.