Pizhai
Pizhai (transl. Mistake) is a 2020 Tamil language film directed by Rajavel Krishna in his directorial debut.[1] The film stars Ramesh, Appa Nasath, and newcomer Gokul in the lead roles.
Pizhai | |
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Directed by | Rajavel Krishna |
Produced by | R Dhamodharan |
Starring | Ramesh Appa Nasath Gokul |
Music by | FS Faizal |
Cinematography | Bakki |
Edited by | Ram Gopi |
Production company | Turning Point Productions |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Synopsis
The film is about three boys who don't want to study and run away from their homes. Their experiences in the outside world make them realize their mistakes.[1]
Cast
- Ramesh as Vedi
- Appa Nasath as Kodi
- Gokul as Mayilu
- Charle as Mayilu's father
- Mime Gopi as Vedi's father
- George Maryan as Kodi's father
- Kalloori Vinoth
- Ilaya
- Manishajith
- Abirami
- Dharashini
Production
The film stars Ramesh, Nasath, and Gokul as in important roles.[1] Charle, Mime Gopi, and George play supportive roles in the film as parents who can't afford education for their kids. The film was shot in Chennai, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Chitoor, and Tiruthani.[2][3]
Soundtrack
Soundtrack was composed by FS Faisal.[4]
- Motor Illai - Velmurugan
- Sudum Varai - Keshav
- Ippadiye - Keshav, Priyanka
- Nee Irundha - Keshav
Release
The Times of India gave the film one out of five stars and states that "The lack of fresh sequences and the number of unnecessary sub-plots, do not evoke any interest in the audience".[5] The Deccan Chronicle gave the film two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote that "Pizhai has good intentions but the execution is found wanting".[6]
References
- "From pizza to Pizhai". The New Indian Express.
- "'Pizhai' is about parenting woes - Times of India". The Times of India.
- Subramanian, Anupama (April 30, 2019). "Pizhai imparts larger message to children". Deccan Chronicle.
- https://gaana.com/album/pizhai
- "Pizhai Movie Review: The film becomes preachy after a point" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- Subramanian, Anupama (January 4, 2020). "Pizhai film review: A film with good intentions, but lacks execution". Deccan Chronicle.