Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara
Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara | |
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First look poster | |
Directed by | Gokul |
Produced by | V. S. Rajkumar |
Written by |
Gokul Madhan Karky (dialogues) |
Starring | |
Music by | Siddarth Vippin |
Cinematography | Mahesh Muthuswamy |
Editing by | Leo John Paul |
Studio | Leo Visions |
Distributed by | JSK Film Corporation |
Release dates |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Budget | 4 crore (US$640,000) |
Box office | 15 crore (US$2.4 million) |
Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara (English: Isn't this what you desired for, Balakumara?), also referred to as Idhaaba,[1] is an Indian Tamil comedy film, written and directed by Gokul of Rowthiram fame.[2] Produced by Leo Visions, the film features Vijay Sethupathi, Ashwin Kakumanu, Swati Reddy and Nandita in the lead roles.[3] The film upon release received highly positive reviews from critics.Daniel's dialogue "Friendu Love Matteru Feel Agitaapla Half Saapta Cool Ayiduvaapla" in the movie became an instant hit among the youth in Tamil Nadu.The film was declared Blockbuster at the box office.
Cast
- Vijay Sethupathi as Sumar Moonji Kumar (SMK/Kumaravel)
- Ashwin Kakumanu as Balakrishnan
- Swati Reddy as Renu
- Nandita as Kumudha
- Pasupathy as Annachi
- Daniel Annie Pope as Romba Sumaar Moonji Kumar (RSMK)
- Soori as Shanmugam
- Livingston as Sammandham
- M. S. Bhaskar as Balakrishnan's Boss
- Pattimandram Raja as Kumudha's Father
- Rajendran as Painter Rajendran (Raj)
- Jangiri Madhumitha as Baby
- Robo Shankar as Sound Shankar
- Radha as Kumar's Mother
- V. S. Raghavan in a special appearance
- Raju Sundaram in a special appearance
- Siddarth Vippin as Akilesh (cameo appearance)
Production
Casting
The film was said to based on the daily comical things that happen in our day to day life. Siddharth Vipin, who did the background score for Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom, was roped in to do the music for the film.[4] Soori was playing an important role and Madhan Karky penned the dialogues for this film.[3] Pasupathy was roped in to play an important role in this film.[4] The latest to join was Ashwin Kakumanu, who made his debut in Mankatha.[5] The films pooja was held 11 March 2013 and the shoot.[6]
Marketing
On 12 August 2013, a song from the film called "Prayer song" was released as a single.[7] The single track was an instant hit garnering lakhs of views.[8]
Soundtrack
Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara | |||||
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Soundtrack album by Siddharth Vipin | |||||
Released | 30 August 2013 | ||||
Genre | Film soundtrack | ||||
Language | Tamil | ||||
Label | Think Music | ||||
Producer | Siddharth Vipin | ||||
Siddharth Vipin chronology | |||||
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Ved Sharma chronology | |||||
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The soundtrack album was composed by Siddharth Vipin who earlier composed background score for Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom and this is his full-fledged debut as music composer. The lyrics were penned by Madhan Karky and Lalithanand. The single, 'Prayer Song' was released on 12 August 2013.[9] The complete album was released on 30 August 2013 at Sathyam Cinemas.[10][11] The album was released by Jiiva in the presence of director Balaji Sakthivel and received by the film cast.[12][13] The single was believed to have been inspired by Jaron and the Long Road to Love's Pray for You which Madhan Karky denied, concluding that both songs only had the same concept.[14]
The album consists of three tracks composed by Siddharth Vipin and an additional track by Ved Shankar.[15]
Tracklist
All music composed by Siddharth Vipin except were noted.No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length | |
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1. | "En Veetula" | Lalithanand | Gaana Bala | 04:10 | |
2. | "Yaen Endral" | Madhan Karky | Hariharan, Vishnupriya, R Maalavika Manoj | 04:31 | |
3. | "Enge Ponaalum - Prayer Song" | Madhan Karky | Naresh Iyer, Dr. Narayanan | 04:36 | |
4. | "Naaye Naaye" (composed by Ved Shankar) | 03:08 |
Release
The film released on October 2, 2013 coinciding with Gandhi Jayanthi. It received a "U" (Universal) Certificate from the censor board. The film released in 300+ screens worldwide.[16]
Box Office
The film raked 100% occupancy on first day collected 7.5 crore which is the biggest opening for Vijay Sethupathi.In first two days of its release the film collected over 7.62 crore in Tamil Nadu alone.[17] The film first weekend collection is 45+ crore at the box office.[18] The film collected 50 crore at the box office.The film declared Blockbuster at the box office.The film is 4th hit after Pizza,Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom and Soodhu Kavvum for Vijay Sethupathi.The film completed successfully 50 days.[19]
Critical Reception
The film received highly positive reviews from critics with highly praising vijay sethupathi's performance.[20]
The Times of India gave 4.9 out of 5 stars and wrote Idharkuthaane Aasaipattai Balakumara lacks the sophistication of a Soodhu Kavvum or Pizza but makes up for it in sheer likeability. His debut Rowthiram was an uneven effort but in Idhaaba, Gokul is more surefooted, deftly weaving plotlines and confidently untying the knots in his script".[21] IANS gave 3.5 out of 5 and wrote Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara (IAB) doesn't merely entertain, but also addresses a domestic issue with a very strong dose of humour. It's undoubtedly one of the smartest yet funniest Tamil films in recent times.[22] Behindwoods gave 3.25 stars and stated "Idharkuthaane Aasaipattai Balakumara is not an adhesive that keeps you glued on the seat, but is a spring that might make you bounce with laughter".[23] The critics from Sify.com mentioned "Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara (IAB) is a good fun ride. It is a comedy film laced with black humour and works due to its smart writing."[24] Rediff gave 3 out of 5 stars, wrote "Director Gokul in his film, Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara has created some weird, quirky and offbeat characters in hilarious situations who keep the audience entertained, writes" and called it a "laugh riot".[25] Oneindia gave 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "Director Gokul has done a good job in making the film a worth entertainer. His screenplay, though has jerks at parts, is good and the introductory scene gets a special mention" and called the film "a one time watchable movie".[26]
In contrast, Baradwaj Rangan from The Hindu wrote "Gokul’s Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara isn’t a lazy movie. It is, in fact, the opposite. There’s too much of everything — too much plot, too much mood, with three narrative strands infused with three unique sensibilities. He concluded that the film provided "Some mild laughs" and "Lots of tedium".[27]
References
- ↑ "Idharkuthaane Aasaipattai Balakumara". The Times of India. 4 October 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
- ↑ "NKPK makers’ next". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Vijay in Gokul's next". The Times of India. 12 February 2013. Retrieved 14 February 2013.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Vijay Sethupathi is Sumar Moonji Kumar!". The Times of India. 20 February 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
- ↑ "Ashwin Kakamanu signs his next". The Times of India. 12 March 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
- ↑ "Vijay Sethupathi's next goes on floors!". The Times of India. 12 March 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
- ↑ "We want girls to respond to this song". The Times of India. 12 August 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
- ↑ "Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara trailer and Prayer song a hit". Kollytalk.com. 12 August 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
- ↑ "Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara comes up with Soup song". 88db.com. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
- ↑ "Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara audio release". The Times of India. 28 August 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
- ↑ "IAB Audio Launch Invite". Chennaionline.com. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
- ↑ Tyagarajan, Praveen. "A Musical Affair". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
- ↑ "IAB Audio Launch Function". 88db.com. 30 August 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
- ↑ "Prayer Song from Vijay Sethupathy's Idharakkudhan Asaipattai Balakumura". SS Music Blog. 12 August 2013. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
- ↑ "Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara - Tracklist". Flipkart.com. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
- ↑ Sangeetha, Seshagiri. "Will 'Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara' Release Affect 'Raja Rani' Collections?". International Business Times. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
- ↑ "'Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara' Box Office Collection: Vijay Starrer Opens Well in TN". International Business Times. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
- ↑ "Tamil Movie Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara Box Office Collections". Box Office Collections. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
- ↑ "50 நாளை கடந்தார் சுமார் மூஞ்சி குமாரு....!!!!". Tamilrockers.net. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
- ↑ "'Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara' Review Roundup: Rib-Cracking Humour Makes it Worth Watching - International Business Times". Ibtimes.co.in. 2013-10-03. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
- ↑ "Idharkuthaane Aasaipattai Balakumara movie review: Wallpaper, Story, Trailer". The Times of India. 2013-10-04. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
- ↑ "'Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara' review: It's a film with purpose". CNN IBN. 2013-10-03. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
- ↑ "Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara Movie Review". Behindwoods. 2013-10-02. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
- ↑ "'Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara' entertainment with a purpose (Tamil Movie Review)". Sify. 2013-10-02. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
- ↑ "Review: Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara is a laugh riot". Rediff. 2013-10-03. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
- ↑ Posted by: Ramchander (2013-10-02). "Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara Review". OneIndia. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
- ↑ Baradwaj Rangan (2013-10-05). "Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara: The booze brothers". The Hindu. Retrieved 2013-10-14.