Adavi (film)
Adavi (transl. Dense Forest that hides light) is a 2020 Tamil language film directed by G. Ramesh and starring Vinoth Kishan and Ammu Abirami in the lead roles while the producer, Sambasivam, makes his film debut in a negative role.[1]
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Directed by | G. Ramesh |
Produced by | K Sambasivam |
Screenplay by | Thenmozhi |
Story by | K Sambasivam |
Starring | Vinoth Kishan Ammu Abirami |
Music by | Sarath Jada |
Cinematography | G. Ramesh |
Edited by | Sathish Kurosuwa |
Production company | Shri Krish Pictures |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Cast
- Vinoth Kishan
- Ammu Abirami
- R. N. R. Manohar as an estate owner
- Muthuraman
- K Sambasivam
- Attapadi Radhakrishnan
- Robo Chandru
Production
G. Ramesh, who previously directed Kallattam (2016), signed a film featuring several new faces in addition to the main actors. The film revolves around a land problem between the rich and the natives.[2] The film was shot in Mettukal, near Kothagiri, in 20 days in 2 schedules.[3]
Soundtrack
Soundtrack was composed by Sarath Jada.[4]
- Thalattu - Sarath Jada
- Pattuvana - Attapadi Radhakrishnan
- Rangamma - Attapadi Radhakrishnan
- Maman Magale - Attapadi Radhakishnan
Release
The Times of India gave the film two out of five stars and wrote that "The dated filmmaking, with earnest but raw performances, and the overly melodramatic treatment ensure that we are never emotionally touched".[5] The Deccan Chronicle gave the film the same rating and criticized the film's screenplay while praising the cinematography.[1]
References
- Subramanian, Anupama (8 February 2020). "Adavi review: What happens when a great DOP becomes a DIR". Deccan Chronicle.
- Suganth, M (27 August 2019). "'Adavi' is story of a battle between common man and the powerful". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
- "Director G Ramesh's next 'Adavi' set for release this Friday". The New Indian Express.
- https://gaana.com/album/adavi-tamil
- "Adavi Movie Review: The kind of film which is less a movie and more a message". The Times of India.