Jambhavan
| Jambhavan | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Directed by | Nandhakumar |
| Produced by | Rajalakshmi Kalaikudam & ESK Frames |
| Written by | Nandhaswamy |
| Starring |
Prashanth, Nila, Meghna Naidu TN.Seshagopalan Vivek Vijaya Kumar Pepsi Vijayan sankar |
| Music by | Bharathwaj |
| Cinematography | Ramesh Babu |
| Editing by | Shankar |
| Release dates |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Jambhavan is a Tamil movie starring Prashanth, Nila, Meghna Naidu, Vivek, Pepsi Vijayan and Vijayakumar and music composed by Bharadwaj. The film is directed by Nandakumar.
Plot
The movie is about Velan (Prashanth), a responsible son of a village landlord (Vijayakumar). Adored by the villagers for his good deeds, Prashanth gets a shock when Vijayakumar informs that he is his foster son. A shocked Velan sets out on a mission to know about his past. He reaches Chennai and comes to know that his family members were killed by a dreaded gangster Deva (Pepsi Vijayan). He had then vowed to kill him and his gang. In the name of Jambhavan, he starts to kill rowdies in the society. Suffering an injury in his head, Velan loses memory and is later adopted by Vijayakumar. He comes to know that his job was just half-done. The rest is how he puts an end to Pepsi Vijayan and his men coming to Chennai.
Cast and crew
- Cast : Prashanth, Nila, Meghna Naidu, Vivek, Pepsi Vijayan, Vijayakumar
- Director : Nandhakumar
- Cinematography : R.D. Rajasekhar
- Editing : Suresh Urs
- Producer : Rajalakshmi Kalaikudam
- Music : Bharadwaj
Production
The film was launched in Tirupathi. Initially film was said to have three heroines,[1] but it is reduced to two heroines, Nila and Meghna Naidu.[2] Nila nearly sued the director for assault and nearly left the crew but continued after. Her hands were twisted behind her back brutally and film crew members tortured her so much,[3] she decided to leave the project.[4][5]
Soundtrack
| Adaikkalam | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Bharadwaj | |
| Released | 2006 |
| Recorded | 2006 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Producer | Bharadwaj |
The film score and the soundtrack were composed by film composer Bharadwaj. The soundtrack, released in 2006, features 7 tracks .
| Track | Song | Singer(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 'Pana Marathuley' | Karthik | |
| 2 | 'Velan Vetri Velan' | Karthik | |
| 3 | 'Sandhakaram' | T N Seshagopalan | |
| 4 | 'Pennalaiye' | Kavitha | |
| 5 | 'Halwa Ponnu' | Roshni, Tippu | |
| 6 | 'Jambavaan Theme' | Bharadwaj | |
| 7 | 'Ethanai Varusham' | Janani, Vijay Yesudas |
Reviews
Indiaglitz wrote: "It seems Kollywood is yet to come out of the 'Baasha' syndrome. Director Nandakumar, inspired by the Rajinikanth starrer".[6] Oneindia wrote: "Jambavan is an action-mixed sentimental movie".[7] Sify wrote: "this film is a slapdash enterprise that will make you groan".[8]
See also
- Jambavan, Lived from Treta Yuga to Dvapara Yuga and king of bear also called Jambavantha. In the epic Ramayana, Jambavantha motivated to Hanuman for cross the vast ocean.
References
- ↑ Tamil movies :Heroines refusing Prashanth?. Behindwoods.com (2005-12-13). Retrieved on 2012-09-24.
- ↑ Tamil movies : Prashanth’s Jambavan has high glamour index. Behindwoods.com (2005-12-15). Retrieved on 2012-09-24.
- ↑ Nila gives her side of the story – Bollywood Movie News. IndiaGlitz (2006-01-23). Retrieved on 2012-09-24.
- ↑ Tamil movies : Nila cools down following producer’s open apology. Behindwoods.com (2006-03-18). Retrieved on 2012-09-24.
- ↑ Tamil movies : Action time:Actress goes against the producer. Behindwoods.com (2006-11-26). Retrieved on 2012-09-24.
- ↑ Jambavan Tamil Movie Review – cinema preview stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes. IndiaGlitz (2006-09-09). Retrieved on 2012-09-24.
- ↑ Jambavan – Review | Reviews – Oneindia Entertainment. Entertainment.oneindia.in (2006-09-12). Retrieved on 2012-09-24.
- ↑ Movie Review:Jambavan. Sify.com. Retrieved on 2012-09-24.