Powder (2022 film)
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| Directed by | Vijay Sri G |
| Written by | Vijay Sri G |
| Produced by | Jaya Sree Vijay |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Raja Pandi |
| Edited by | Guna |
| Music by | Leander Lee Marty |
Production company | G Media |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Powder is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language thriller film written and directed by Vijay Sri G and starring Vidya Pradeep, Nikil Murukan and Shantini Deva. It was released on 25 November 2022.
Plot
Cast
- Vidya Pradeep as Vidya
- Nikil Murukan as Raghavan
- Shantini Deva
- Vijay Sri G as Pattarai
- Motta Rajendran
- Singampuli
- Vaiyapuri as Samy
- Aadhavan
- Anithra Nair
- Silimisam Siva
- Viki
Production
The film was launched in October 2020 with Vidya Pradeep announced to play the lead role. The director Vijay Sri G, who earlier made Dha Dha 87 (2019), started Powder after his other film Pollatha Ulagil Bayangara Game entered the post-production phase.[1] Nikil Murukan, a noted public relations officer in Tamil cinema, accepted terms to work as an actor in the film. It became his first full-fledged acting role following a number of cameo appearances. He requested Vijay Sri to name his character as Raghavan to reference the popular police officer portrayed by Kamal Haasan in Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006).[2] Explaining the relevance of the title to the film, Vijay said, "There are several people who wear makeup to their hearts and are known for their double standards. That is why I decided to keep Powder as the title".[3]
Soundtrack
Soundtrack was composed by Leander Lee Marty.[4]
- Ratha Ther – Leander Lee Marty
- Saayam Pona – Velmurugan, Sruthi Sasidharan
- No Soodu No Soranai – Gana Bala
Release and reception
Powder was released on 25 November 2022.[5] Ram Venkat Srikar from Cinema Express wrote it was "a mirthless film with hardly any redemptive qualities" and that the film "reeks of amateur writing and abysmal craft". He added "the end result of Powder only manages to leave us with a poor aftertaste, especially with the film's ridiculous attempt at shocking the viewer coming in lieu of engaging and palatable cinema".[6] In contrast, a reviewer from Maalai Malar gave Powder a positive review, noting that it was worth a watch.[7]
References
- ↑ "Vidya Pradeep's Powder launched with a poojai". The Times of India. 26 October 2020. Archived from the original on 12 December 2022. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ↑ "The lockdown made me take up acting: Veteran PRO Nikil Murukan". The New Indian Express. 22 March 2021. Archived from the original on 12 December 2022. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ↑ Rajaraman, Kaushik (29 November 2022). "'Powder talks about a hard-hitting, relevant issue'". DT Next. Archived from the original on 12 December 2022. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ↑ "Powder (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Spotify. Archived from the original on 18 December 2022. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
- ↑ "Vidya Pradeep's Powder to hit the screens on November 25". The Times of India. 8 November 2022. Archived from the original on 8 November 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ↑ Srikar, Ram Venkat (25 November 2022). "Powder Movie Review: A mirthless film with hardly any redemptive qualities". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 16 December 2022. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ↑ "பவுடர்". Maalai Malar (in Tamil). 28 November 2022. Archived from the original on 12 December 2022. Retrieved 12 December 2022.