Sutta Kadhai
| Sutta Kadhai | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Directed by | Subu |
| Produced by | Ravinder Chandrasekaran |
| Written by | Subu |
| Starring |
Balaji Venugopal Venkatesh Harinathan Dongli Jumbo Nassar M. S. Bhaskar Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli |
| Music by | Madley Blues |
| Cinematography | Nizar Shafi |
| Edited by | Sathish Suriya |
Production company |
Libra Productions |
| Distributed by | Vendhar Movies |
Release dates | 25 October 2013 |
| Country | India |
Sutta Kadhai (English: Stolen Story)[1] is a 2013 Indian Tamil black comedy film written and directed by Subu, a debutant director.[2] It stars Balaji, Venky, Dongli, Nassar, Lakshmi Priyaa and M. S. Bhaskar. The plot revolves around two police constables who try to solve a murder case in a village.[3]
Ravinder Chandrashekar of Libra Productions produced the film. The cinematography was handled by Nizar. Sathish took charge of choreography while Suriya was the editor. The music was composed by Harish Harz and Prashanth, better known by their stage name Madley Blues. Principal photography took place in and around Kodaikkanal. The film released on 25 October 2013.
Cast
- Balaji Venugopal as Ramki
- Venkatesh Harinathan as Sangilimaaran
- Dongli Jumbo as Singamuthu
- Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli as Silandhi
- Nassar as Thirumeni
- M. S. Bhaskar as Ottagam
- Lakshmi Ramakrishnan
- Jayaprakash
- R. S. Shivaji
- Rinson
- Jayamani
Production
Subu, who had earlier served as a lyricist for the movie Aarohanam, completed the first schedule in Kodaikanal in March 2013. Two of the actors, Venky and Lakshmi Priyaa, have worked with Chennai based theatre groups, Stray Factory and Evam respectively.[4][5][6] Lakshmi Priyaa, who plays the role of a tribal girl in Sutta Kadhai, liked the script because the story line of the dark comedy was different."[7]
According to Subu, Sutta Kadhai will be a different creation because of the milieu of the story. "Even as the rip-roaring instances happen, the underlying factors are spine-chilling. It is all about a murder and the ensuing enquiry. The story takes place at night and we shot the film extensively in Kodaikanal. One night while shooting, we were confronted by a herd of wild buffaloes, which added to the thrill," says Subu.[8]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Madley Blues, a band consisting of Harish Venkat and Prashanth Techno. The audio launch was held on 1 June at the Victoria Hall in Geneva, Switzerland along with the audios of Nalanum Nandhiniyum and Thillu Mullu, audio was relaunched in Chennai at Sathyam Cinemas by Nasser, director Vijay and Studio Green KE Gnanavelraja, amidst the presence of CV Kumar, actor Ramakrishnan, JS Nandhini, producer Ashok G Loth, Amma Creations T Siva, Karu Palaniappan, comedian Sathish, actor Balaji, actor Venky, Lakshmi Priya, director SuBu and composer K.[9][10] Behindwoods wrote:"Makes right noises".[11]
- Anbe Aaruyire — Harish Venkat
- Ding Dong Kuthu Song — Mano, Solar Sai
- Kaattukulla Kannamoochi — Vijay Prakash, Harish Venkat, Harshitha
- Twist on top — Harish Venkat, Venky, Subu
- Unnai Naanum — Harish Venkat
- Yele Yele — M.S. Viswanathan, Harish Venkat
Release
The satellite rights of the film were sold to Puthuyugam and it has been telecasted on 3 November 2013 one week after its theatrical release.[12]
Critical reception
The film received mixed reviews.[13] Baradwaj Rangan wrote "Subu has a superb eye for the absurd. The film is filled with borderline-surreal non sequiturs, some of which are downright Monty Pythonesque. The problem is that the director feels compelled to connect these bits through a “story,” and the plot, even at an hour and forty-five minutes, is a major drag".[14] Behindwoods wrote: "Though director Subu's intelligence and wit can't be questioned, this murder mystery never takes itself seriously and resolves too conveniently in the end. The twists straighten themselves out, all too easily. If the movie had offered more laugh-worthy moments, particularly in the second half, the end product could have been memorable".[15] Indiaglitz wrote: "Sutta Kadhai' is a bright idea, which could have followed a more gripping screenplay to keep the audience involved, than just complete the procedure of getting the film done. The minor details to keep this movie stand out, have been taken utmost care to be accomplished with".[16]
References
- ↑ http://in.lifestyle.yahoo.com/photos/tamil-audience-await-release-sutta-photo-053000160.html
- ↑ "'Sutta Kadhai' launched". Times of India. Retrieved 17 December 2012.
- ↑ "Comic detective thriller - 'Sutta Kathai'". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
- ↑ "Monkeying Around". New Indian Express. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
- ↑ "Sutta Kadhai completes Kodaikanal schedule!". Times of India. 20 March 2013. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
- ↑ http://m.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/audio-beat-sutta-kadhai-cops-raise-laughs/article4888490.ece/
- ↑ "Bold and Beautiful". The Hindu. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
- ↑ "Shot Cuts: Murder mystery". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 March 2013.
- ↑ "3 audio launches and a success meet in Switzerland today!". Sify. 2013-06-01. Retrieved 2013-06-19.
- ↑ http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-events/my-directors-are-my-teachers---nasser-sutta-kathai-nasser.html
- ↑ "Sutta Kathai Songs Review". Behindwoods. 2013-06-01. Retrieved 2013-06-19.
- ↑ http://cinemalead.com/news-id-early-tv-premieres-the-current-trend-in-kollywood-sutta-kadhai-01-11-133757.htm
- ↑ http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/517047/20131026/sutta-kadhai-review-subu-tamil-film-entertainment.htm
- ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/sutta-kadhai-the-surreal-deal/article5275641.ece
- ↑ http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/sutta-kathai/sutta-kathai-review.html
- ↑ http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/17000.html