Cocktail (2020 film)
Cocktail is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by debutante Ra.Vijaya Murugan, and starring Yogi Babu, Mithun Maheswaran, KPY Bala, and Kawin. The film was released on 10 July 2020.
| Cocktail | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Ra.Vijaya Murugan |
| Produced by | P. G. Muthiah M Deepa |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Sai Bhaskar |
| Cinematography | R. J. Raveen |
| Edited by | S.N. Fazil |
Production company | P G Media Works |
| Distributed by | ZEE5 |
Release date |
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Running time | 132 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
- Yogi Babu as Don[1]
- Mithun Maheswaran as Anbu[1]
- KPY Bala as Pandi[1]
- Kawin as Age[1]
- Rashmi Gopinath as Ammu[2]
- Meghana Ellen as Tamizheni[1]
- Sayaji Shinde as Rajamanickam[1]
- Mime Gopi as JP, gang leader[1]
- KPY Kuraishi as Ganesh, JP's assistant[1]
- Swaminathan as the flat secretary[2]
- Cooku with Comali Pugazh as local, small don
- Bava Lakshmanan as a security guard
- Supergood Subramani as a police officer
Release
The film was initially scheduled to have a theatrical release in March 2020,[3][2][4] but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the makers opted for an OTT release directly on ZEE5 on 10 July 2020.[5] The film features a cockatiel in an important role and is the first Indian film to feature the bird.[6]
Music
The songs are composed by Sai Bhaskar.[5][7]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sajanalobia" | Gana Joe Papa, Vivek Ravi, Sai Bhaskar | Gaana Joe Papa, Gana Guna, Udhay Kannan | 3:19 |
| 2. | "Cocktail Party" | Vivek Ravi, Sai Bhaskar | Paul Prakash | 3:30 |
| 3. | "Kambakara Machaney" | Vivek Ravi, Sai Bhaskar | Gana Balachander, Sugandh Shekar, Sai Bhaskar | 3:10 |
| 4. | "Pride Of Vetri Vel Murugan (Theme)" | Sai Bhaskar | 1:47 | |
| Total length: | 11:46 | |||
Critical reception
The Hindu stated "The film’s core plot is ripped from ‘The Hangover’ films, but the prudent way it has been shot could be a guide to filmmakers preparing to work under COVID-19 restrictions."[8] The New Indian Express stated "It’s a compliment to films like Cocktail when they get reviewed, when we offer evidence that we have indeed subjected ourselves to their torment."[9]
References
- Ravichander, L (10 July 2020). "Cocktail: Non-pretentious light-hearted tale". Telangana Today.
- "Yogi Babu's Cocktail to release on March 20". The Times of India. 14 March 2020. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- "Yogi Babu's 'Molotov Cocktail' release date revealed". The Times of India. 18 February 2020. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- "Yogi Babu's 'Cocktail' teaser". The Times of India. 22 February 2020. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- "Yogi Babu's Cocktail set for an OTT release". The Times of India. 10 June 2020. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- "Yogi Babu to play the lead in Cocktail, 'India's first film to star a cockatoo'". The New Indian Express. 12 April 2019. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- https://www.hungama.com/album/cocktail/52093898/
- "'Cocktail' movie review: Yogi Babu-starrer is a flawed drink". The Hindu. 10 July 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
- "'Cocktail' movie review: A dreadful brew that stinks of bad humour". The New Indian Express. 11 July 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2020.