Yaanum Theeyavan
Yaanum Theeyavan (lit. 'I am bad, too') is a 2017 Indian Tamil action crime thriller film written and directed by debut director Prashanth G. Sekar.[1] The film is based on a number of true events collectively. Prashanth G. Sekar is a former assistant director of director Hari in Singam II and director Vignesh Shivan in the film Podaa Podi. The casting of the movie includes newcomer Ashwin Jerome along with Varsha Bollamma and Raju Sundaram in primary roles. The cinematography of the movie is done by Shreyaas Krishna, who also did it for Jil Jung Juk. The music is composed by Achu Rajamani. The film released on 30 June 2017.
Yaanum Theeyavan | |
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Directed by | Prashanth G. Sekar |
Produced by | Sophia Jerome Pepitta Jerome |
Written by | Prashanth G. Sekar |
Starring | Ashwin Jerome Varsha Bollamma Raju Sundaram Ponvannan VTV Ganesh Santhana Bharathi Arunraja Kamaraj |
Music by | Achu Rajamani |
Cinematography | Shreyaas Krishna |
Edited by | Prasanna GK |
Production company | Peppy Cinemas |
Release date |
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Running time | 106 Minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Plot
This movie claims to represent a number of true events that have actually happened. Put together under one shell with imaginative screenplay and characters, the story revolves around three primary characters: Michael (Ashwin Jerome), Soumya (Varsha Bollamma), and Pasupathy (Raju Sundaram). The plot forms around how these three characters meet and what happens after their meeting.
Cast
- Ashwin Jerome as Michael (Mike)
- Varsha Bollamma as Soumya
- Raju Sundaram as Pasupathy
- Ponvannan as Jayaprakash
- VTV Ganesh as Sundaramurthi
- Santhana Bharathi as Sethuramalingam
- Jangiri Madhumitha as Madhu
- Arunraja Kamaraj as Arun
- Boys Rajan as Soumya's father
- Meera Krishnan as Soumya's mother
- Kaajal Pasupathi as Prostitute
- L. Raja as Manimaran
- Madhan Kodees as Sada
- Pari Elavazhagan as Pipe Prakash
- Hello Kandasamy as Sethuramalingam's assistant
Production
After a lot of hunting for the roles of Pasupathy and Soumya, Raju Sundaram and Varsha were respectively fixed. The movie went on floors on 22 July 2015. It was shot extensively for two schedules from July till September 2015 in and around Chennai most of it in and around Chromepet. The shooting was wrapped up on 14 September 2015. The movie in total has 5 songs pictured. Lyricists Kabilan and Mani Amuthavan have penned two songs each and the composer Achu Rajamani himself has written a song. The movie is completely packed and ready for release. The movie will be released worldwide on June 30, 2017. It's reported that Raju Sundaram is playing as a serial killer in this flick.[2]
Soundtrack
Music was composed by Achu Rajamani.[3][4]
- Nenjukkulle - Suchith Suresan
- Nila Nila - Jithin Raj, Swetha Menon
- Yaanum Theeyavan - Achu
- Aagaayame - Yaamini
Critical reception
The Hindu wrote "We expect this remarkably bland love story to turn into a thriller. But no such luck."[5] Deccan chronicle wrote "The problem with the script is an ordinary story with underdeveloped characters. The director could have infused more thrilling elements to hold the tension. The movie had all the potential to become an engaging thriller had the director concentrated more on a coherent screenplay with solid writing."[6] Baradwaj Rangan of Film Companion wrote "With better writing, Yaanum Theeyavan could have been something, but itβs still not dismissible, if only because the director believes in using the camera to tell his tale."[7]
References
- "Yaanum Theeyavan (aka) Yanum Theeyavan photos stills & images". Behindwoods. 4 August 2015.
- "Raju Sundaram is a serial killer in Yaanum Theeyavan". www.deccanchronicle.com/. 25 June 2017. Retrieved 25 June 2017.
- "Yaanum Theeyavan Songs: Yaanum Theeyavan MP3 Tamil Songs by Prashanth G Sekar Online Free on Gaana.com" β via gaana.com.
- "Yaanum Theeyavan - All Songs - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn" β via www.jiosaavn.com.
- Menon, Vishal (30 June 2017). "'Yaanum Theeyavan' review: film suffers due to generic writing" β via www.thehindu.com.
- Stallings, A. E. (1 July 2017). "Yaanum Theeyavan review: Ordinary story with underdeveloped characters". Deccan Chronicle.
- Rangan, Baradwaj (30 June 2017). "Yaanum Theeyavan Movie Review".