Vikadakavi
| Vikadakavi | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | G. Krishnan Balasubrmai |
| Produced by | C. Saravanan T. R. Sevugan |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Mafoo Anandh |
| Edited by | P. Sai Suresh |
| Music by | Radhan |
Production company | ABC Studios |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Vikadakavi (transl. Jester) is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by G. Krishnan, a former sound engineer.[1] It stars debutant Sathish, Amala Paul, Vrichika Kanth, Pechi and Irshadh in the lead roles. A low-budget production, the film was released on 22 April 2011.[2]
Plot
Five friends in a village give the other villagers a hard time.
Cast
- Sathish as Vinod
- Amala Paul as Kavitha
- Vrichika Kanth as Karuna
- Pechi as Diana
- Irshadh as Virumaandi
Production
The film's title Vikadakavi references the five main characters: Vinod, Kavitha, Diana, Karuna and Virumaandi.[3] Amala Paul worked on this film while in college.[4] It was supposed to be her first Tamil film but faced delays, due to which her other Tamil films Veerasekaran, Mynaa and Sindhu Samaveli ended up releasing before.[3][5][6]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by Radhan,[7] in his debut.[8]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Samsakkadi" | G. Krishna | |
| 2. | "Yen Indha Mounam" | Rocky, Bhargavi | |
| 3. | "Edho Onnu" | Vineeth, Shemambiya | |
| 4. | "Aadi Aadi" | Chitrasenan | |
| 5. | "Vaanam Thaandum" | Gokul |
Reception
Malathi Rangarajan of The Hindu wrote that "It is obvious that Vikadakavi, made on a moderate budget, banks heavily on characterisation, dialogue and screenplay to make an impression. Krishnan, who has handled these departments, doesn't disappoint".[9] The New Indian Express wrote, "Vikadakavi has no big names to boast of, but certainly exceeds the expectations from a debutant".[10] Dinamalar praised the performances of the lead cast but criticised the background score and cinematography.[11] Kungumam praised the story.[12]
References
- ↑ Subramanian, Anupama (16 April 2011). "Amala Paul takes the de-glam route". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 10 October 2012. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
- ↑ "Friday Fury- April 22". Sify. 22 April 2011. Archived from the original on 3 November 2013. Retrieved 26 August 2026.
- 1 2 "விகடகவி". Dinamani (in Tamil). 17 April 2011. Archived from the original on 7 August 2021. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- ↑ "Busy bee". The Hindu. 29 January 2010. Archived from the original on 24 June 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ↑ "Advantage Amala". The Hindu. 24 April 2011. Archived from the original on 7 August 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- ↑ Rao, Subha J. (14 May 2011). "Reason to smile". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 7 August 2021. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ↑ "Vigadakavi Tamil Film Audio CD". Macsendisk. Archived from the original on 5 March 2026. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
- ↑ ஜெயந்தன், ஆர்.சி. (4 January 2019). "கோடம்பாக்கம் சந்திப்பு: டீசரில் கலக்கும் காஜல்!". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 26 August 2026. Retrieved 26 August 2026.
- ↑ Rangarajan, Malathi (23 April 2011). "Funny, to an extent". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 June 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- ↑ "Exceeding expectations". The New Indian Express. 26 April 2011. Archived from the original on 7 August 2021. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ↑ "விகடகவி". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 4 May 2011. Archived from the original on 7 December 2022. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- ↑ "விகடகவி". Kungumam (in Tamil). 2 May 2011. Archived from the original on 7 August 2021. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
External links
- Vikadakavi at IMDb