Pasanga 2

Pasanga 2: Haiku
Film poster
Directed by	Pandiraj
Produced by	Suriya Pandiraj
Written by	Pandiraj
Starring	Suriya Amala Paul Ramdoss Vidya Pradeep Karthik Kumar Bindu Madhavi
Music by	Arrol Corelli
Cinematography	Balasubramaniem
Production company	2D Entertainment Pasanga Productions
Distributed by	Studio Green Escape Artists Motion Pictures
Release dates	24 December 2015 (2015-12-24)
Country	India
Language	Tamil
Budget	₹5 crore (US$740,000)[1]
Box office	₹20 crore (US$2.9 million)[1]

Pasanga 2 : Haiku ^[2] is a 2015 Indian Tamil children's film directed by Pandiraj. A thematic sequel to Pasanga (2009), the film focuses on the issue of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) amongst children and is set in the city, unlike Pasanga. The film, starring debutante child actors Nishesh and Vaishnavi alongside Karthik Kumar, Bindu Madhavi, Ramdoss and Vidya Pradeep, is produced by Suriya, who also appears in an extended guest role along with Amala Paul.^[3] The film will mark Pandiraj's last of the 'trilogy for children', following Pasanga and Marina.^[4]

Plot

Kavin and Nayana are two children who get pushed out of schools because of their hyperactive activities. Their parents are not able to bear the attitude of their children and transfer them through many schools. Accidentally, they end up with a child psychiatrist, Tamizh Naadan and his wife,Venba. They help the parents understand their children. The film is based on how to develop a child.

Cast

Production

By June 2014, Suriya launched his second production under his then new-launched studio 2D Entertainment, a children's film by Pandiraj.^[5] Suriya had wanted to begin 2D Entertainment with a newcomer's film and listened to over 50 scripts but said that he was impressed by Pandiraj's script only, adding that his story was entertaining and had a message.^[6]

According to the director, the film will offer a beautiful experience to all".^[7] Pandiraj was searching for nearly eight months for suitable children to play the protagonists, meeting about 150 children, before selecting Nishesh, Vaishnavi and Aarush.^[3] Bindu Madhavi, who had worked with Pandiraj in Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga, was given a lead role and Karthik Kumar was cast as her romantic interest.^[8] Suriya besides producing the film agreed to play Tamil Naadan, a social activist.^[9] A source from the film’s unit revealed that his role was not a cameo, but one of 40 minutes length.^[10] Paired opposite Suriya was Amala Paul, who enacted the role a teacher named Venba.^[9] Before Amala Paul was signed for the role, Jyothika was under consideration, with Pandiraj stating that it "would be nice" if Jyothika played that role.^[11]

The director initially shot for few days in July 2014 but then had to put it back to complete Idhu Namma Aalu.^[2] Principal photography with Suriya commenced on 25 February 2015.^[12][13] In May 2015, a song was filmed on Suriya and over 60 children.^[14] Suriya and Amala Paul's portions were wrapped up later that month.^[15] In August, Pandiraj announced that the title "Haiku" would not be retained, and that he would come up with a new title to take exploit the Tamil Nadu Government's rule of entertainment tax exemption for films with Tamil titles.^[16] The title was later revealed to be "Pasanga 2".^[17]

Indiaglitz mentioned that the film offers umpteen infotainment and the messages are conveyed without being preachy. Apt stress has been made on the importance of the complete dedication and involvement of both the parents and family in various phases of growth of a kid.^[18]

Soundtrack

Music and soundtracks were composed Pisaasu fame Arrol Corelli . The soundtrack features for songs, the lyrics for which are written by Na. Muthukumar, Madhan Karky and Yugabharathi .Behindwoods rated the album 3 out of 5 and called it "Pasanga 2 is a feel good album which stays true to the film’s theme".^[19]

Release

Critical reception

The film received generally positive reviews from critics.Behindwoods rated the film 3.5 out of 5 and wrote, " Do a favor to Tamil cinema, watch Pasanga 2, let other superstars try what Suriya has!".^[20] indiaglitz rated the film 3.25 out of 5 and wrote,"An enjoyable and enlightening ride into the world of kids".^[21] KOLLYTALK rated the film 3.5/5, stating "Message for everyone" ^[22]

Online Release

Herotalkies has been legally released Pasanga 2 tamil movie on their online movie streaming portal to overseas customers^[23]

Box office

The film performed well at the box office and three weeks after release, the makers announced that the film would be screened free for children under ten years old.^[24]The movie grossed over 20 crores world wide.

References

External links

• Pasanga 2 at the Internet Movie Database