Uchathula Shiva

Uchathula Shiva
Soundtrack album by Vidyasagar
Released	1 September 2016
Recorded	Varsha Vallaki Studios
Genre	Feature Film Soundtrack
Length	13:12
Language	Tamil
Label	Saanhaa
Producer	VidyaSagar
Vidyasagar chronology

Uchathula Shiva
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Jaypee
Produced by	Devi Karan
Starring	Karan; Neha Ratnakaran
Music by	Vidyasagar
Cinematography	Harmugg
Edited by	V. J. Sabu Joseph
Production; company	K Entertainments
Distributed by	Dream Factory
Release date	16 September 2016
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Uchathula Shiva (transl. Shiva on top) is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language action film which was directed by Jaypee, starring Karan and Neha Ratnakaran in the leading roles. Featuring music composed by Vidyasagar, the film is produced by Karan's wife, Devi Karan and marks the actor's first home production.[1] The film had a theatrical release on 16 September 2016.

Plot

An easy-going taxi driver named Shiva (Karan) gives out advice on hygiene and the need to be 'professional' to an idli vendor on street, thus establishing himself as someone with a humanitarian side, in the very first scene. Further, his conversation with Gnanasambandam (who plays himself) in a car and the way he talks to his over-concerned mother over phone (Kovai Sarala's voice) brings him closer to the audience. However, within no time, things go haywire when the story actually kicks off. Nila (Neha Ratnakaran) is being chased by a prominent drug dealer named Albert (Aadukalam Naren) in the town, and Shiva comes to her rescue and offers a lift. He tries to contact people who are close to her to ensure safety. Little does he know that he is inviting trouble, as things start going beyond his control. What follows is an unexpected series of incidents.

Cast

Karan as Shiva
Neha Ratnakaran as Vidya/Nila
Aadukalam Naren as Albert
Ilavarasu as Ondipuli
Ramesh Khanna as Sundar
Sangili Murugan as Accused
Ashwin Raja as Accused
Kovai Sarala (voice) as Shiva's mother
Kanal Kannan as Special appearance
Yashmith in a cameo appearance[2]

Production

The film became Karan's first home production, with the actor revealing that he chose to do a "light-hearted entertainer" rather than a serious film.[3] Neha Ratnakaran was signed on to portray the leading female role in the film, which progressed throughout early 2016.[4] The project also marked the return of composer Vidyasagar after a brief sabbatical from Tamil films.[5]

Music

The music and background score for the film were composed by Vidyasagar and lyrics written by Vairamuthu. Director Dharani made his debut as playback singer with this film.

Track listing
No.	Title	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Tharu Maru"	Tippu, Dharani, Karan, JP	4:20
2.	"Pesu Pesu"	Balaram, Indulekha Warrier	4:58
3.	"Uchathula Shiva Theme"	VidyaSagar	2:17
4.	"Uchathula Shivan Da"	V. M. Mahalingam	2:17
Total length:			13:12

Release

The film had a theatrical release across Tamil Nadu on 16 September 2016, and opened to mixed reviews from critics. A critic from The Times of India wrote "a few scenes appear wacky, as the filmmaker seems to be confused about whether to approach these sequences in a serious or comical manner" and "as a result, the audience, too, are left confused".[6]

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References

External links

Uchathula Shiva on IMDb

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[1] ttp://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/uchathula-shiva/uchathula-shiva-photos-pictures-stills.html

[2] "Yashmith plays a key role in Karan's film". Times of India. Retrieved 31 August 2016.

[3] ttp://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/030916/karan-back-with-uchathula-shiva.html

[4] ttp://www.iluvcinema.in/tamil/actor-karan-who-was-busy-as-a-lead-actor-is-back-with-uchathula-shiva-which-is-produced-by-his-wife-devi-karan-neha-ratnakaran-is-roped-in-as-a-lead-actress-and-music-will-be-composed-by-vidyasagar/

[5] ttp://www.tamilcinemastars.com/vidyasagar-back-score-music-tamil-cinema/

[6] ttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/Uchathula-Shiva/articleshow/54388969.cms