Kadamban () is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by N. Ragavan. It stars Arya and Catherine Tresa in the lead roles.[1] The music was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, while the art direction and action choreography were handled by A. R. Mohan and Dhilip Subbarayan.
| Kadamban | |
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| Directed by | N. Ragavan |
| Written by | N. Ragavan |
| Produced by | R. B. Choudary |
| Starring | Arya Catherine Tresa |
| Cinematography | S. R. Sathish Kumar |
| Edited by | Deva |
| Music by | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | The Show People August Cinema |
Release date |
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Running time | 139 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Kadamban was released on 14 April 2017. The movie was dubbed and released in Telugu as Gajendrudu.[2]"The Hindi rights of the film were purchased by RK Duggal Studios for a record price. The Hindi trailer was launched on 6 May 2017, and the Hindi dubbed version was released under the same title by RKD studios.
Plot
editKadamban is a native of an isolated tribe at the Kadamba forest in Tamil Nadu, who lives a happy life as the protector of the forest. Mahendran is a powerful business magnate running a cement factory with his brothers who attempt to get tribe out of the forest as he learns that it is known for its immense amount of limestone and plans to extract the metals illegally, but Kadamban and his clan refuses and a battle ensues between them. Mahendran orchestrates shootouts and the cops in the forest, which leads to many deaths of tribe. With some of the villagers, Kadamban manage to finish Mahendran and his brothers, thus saving the forest and avenging the injustice.
Cast
edit- Arya as Kadamban
- Catherine Tresa as Radhi
- Deepraj Rana as Mahendran
- Super Subbarayan as Moopa
- Madhusudhan Rao as Basil Raju
- Amruth Kalam as Muthu
- Aadukalam Murugadoss
- Y. Gee. Mahendra
- Madhuvanti Arun
- Usha Elizabeth as Radhi's mother
- Rajasimman as Radhi's brother
- Ethiraj as Ranger Karuna
- Kadhal Saravanan as Mahendran's assistant
- Dr. Sabu Issac as Doctor
- Madurai Saroja
- Jayakumar
Production
editIn January 2015, Ragava and Vikram Prabhu announced that they would work on an action adventure film together, with Ilaiyaraaja signed on to compose the film's music.[3][4] The film was reported to be titled as Thanni Kaattu Raja, but was postponed.[5]
In December 2015, Ragava announced that he would make the action adventure film with Arya in the lead role, and that it would be set in the backdrop of a jungle.[6] Catherine Tresa was signed on as heroine, while Yuvan Shankar Raja was soon after announced as the film's music composer.[7] For his role in the film, Arya underwent a very rigorous training, he took charge of his lifestyle, underwent a complete makeover and sported a striking muscular physique.[8] The film began shooting in March 2016 in the forests of Kodaikanal and the terrain was rough and challenging. The team realised this shoot was going to be like no other, they took on every challenge the jungle had to throw at them; even as simple as mobile network coverage was hard to find, the team requested local operators to put up four communications towers.[9][10] In May 2016, the film's actual title was revealed to be Kadamban.[11][7] For the shooting of the climax scene, 70 elephants were used.[12] Catherine Tresa says that, Kadamban is a saga with a social message to love forest and the simple ways of nature; this is indeed an eye opener for the betterment of the country.[13]
Soundtrack
edit| Kadamban | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | 24 March 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2017 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 18:49 | |||
| Language | Tamil | |||
| Label | TrendMusic | |||
| Producer | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |||
| Yuvan Shankar Raja chronology | ||||
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The soundtrack was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and released on TrendMusic.
All tracks are written by Yugabharathi
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Otha Paarvayil" | Yuvan Shankar Raja, Srimathumitha | 3:53 |
| 2. | "Uchimalai Azhagu" | Mukesh Mohamed | 3:26 |
| 3. | "Saama Kodaangi" | Anitha Karthikeyan, Velmurugan, Jayamoorthy | 3:22 |
| 4. | "Aagaadha Kaalam" | Ananthu | 4:11 |
| 5. | "Ilarattham Soodera" | M. L. R. Karthikeyan | 3:57 |
| Total length: | 18:49 | ||
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Donga Chaatuga" | Rakendu Mouli | Vedala Hemachandra, Pranavi | 3:53 |
| 2. | "Paccha Pacchani" | Bhuvana Chandra | Sri Krishna | 3:26 |
| 3. | "Kondaa Konallo" | Vennelakanti | Rakendu Mouli, Pranavi | 3:22 |
| 4. | "Thallanti Adave" | Vennelakanti | Vedala Hemachandra | 4:11 |
| 5. | "Vanamera Nee Thodu" | Rakendu Mouli | M. L. R. Karthikeyan | 3:57 |
| Total length: | 18:49 | |||
Release
editKadamban was released on 14 April 2017.
Reception
editKadamban became a success at the box office. Though the film wasn't a good profitable deal, but the makers enjoyed some revenue.[14]
Critical response
editBaradwaj Rangan of Film Companion wrote "Avatar meets Lagaan in the Ragava-directed Kadamban (Protector)...the result is long and a bit of a mishmash, but not entirely unwatchable."[15] Behindwoods rated the Music 2.5 /5 and noted it as "A passable adventure by Yuvan for Kadamban that is just about competent !"[16]
References
edit- ^ ""Kadamban brings a real life crisis into picture" – Ragava". Top 10 Cinema. 3 April 2017. Archived from the original on 4 April 2017. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Arya's Telugu film 'Gajendrudu' postponed, Tamil version to release as planned". The News Minute. 13 April 2017. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
- ^ Vikram Prabhu follows Rajini's advice – Tamil Movie News. IndiaGlitz. Retrieved on 2017-09-18.
- ^ Vikram Prabhu gets Ilayaraja. Behindwoods.com (2015-03-09). Retrieved on 2017-09-18.
- ^ Vikram Prabhu's next film is named after Rajinikanth's old film Thani Kaattu Raja?. Behindwoods.com (2015-05-02). Retrieved on 2017-09-18.
- ^ Arya's next film will be with Ragava. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved on 2017-09-18.
- ^ a b Arya's next will not be named Thanikattu Raja. Behindwoods.com (2016-03-03). Retrieved on 2017-09-18.
- ^ Arya beefs up for his next film. Sify.com. Retrieved on 2017-09-18.
- ^ Arya to Play a Tribal Next. The New Indian Express (2016-02-29). Retrieved on 2017-09-18.
- ^ Arya's Next Project Will Start on March 20. The New Indian Express (2016-03-17). Retrieved on 2017-09-18.
- ^ Arya`s next titled `Kadamban`!. Sify.com. Retrieved on 2017-09-18.
- ^ After `Avvaiya`r, `Kadamban` climax was shot with seventy elephants. Sify.com. Retrieved on 2017-09-18.
- ^ ""Kadamban has a message beyond entertainment" – Catherine Tresa". Top 10 Cinema. 12 April 2017. Archived from the original on 12 April 2017. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ Kadamban Puts Arya in a Financial Turmoil. M.dailyhunt.in (17 July 2017). Retrieved on 2017-09-18.
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- ^ "Kadamban (aka) Kadampan Songs review". Behindwoods. 30 March 2017. Retrieved 18 November 2018.