Naadu (transl. Country) is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by M. Saravanan. Produced by Narayanan Sri Arch Media and Entertainment, the film stars Tharshan and Mahima Nambiar in the lead roles. The music was composed by C. Sathya with cinematography by K. A. Sakthivel. The film was released theatrically on 1 December 2023.[1]
| Naadu | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | M. Saravanan |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | K. A. Sakthivel |
| Music by | C. Sathya |
Production companies | Sri Arch Media and Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 127 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
edit- Tharshan as Maari
- Mahima Nambiar as Dr. Shobana
- R. S. Shivaji in dual roles as Maari’s father and Maari's uncle
- Singampuli
- Aruldoss
- Inba Ravikumar as Yogi
- Vasantha
Production
editPrior to the start of production, the team engaged in a 35-day acting workshop.[2] The film was shot throughout 2022, and Saravanan balanced post-production work on Raangi (2022), with making Naadu. It became the first film to be shot at the Kolli Hills mountain range.[3][4]
Soundtrack
editThe soundtrack was composed by C. Sathya in his fourth collaboration with Saravanan after Engaeyum Eppothum, Ivan Veramathiri, and Raangi.
| Naadu | ||||
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| Released | 2023 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 17:13 | |||
| Language | Tamil | |||
| Label | Think Music | |||
| Producer | C. Sathya | |||
| C. Sathya chronology | ||||
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| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Yelelaai" | Thozhan | Suganthi | 3:45 |
| 2. | "Malainaatile" | Karthik Netha | Ananthu | 3:26 |
| 3. | "Dull Aavaadha" | Viveka | Sneha, Irfan Hyder, Vaimu | 3:12 |
| 4. | "Maavilai Maavilai Thorananga" | Viveka | Anthony Daasan | 3:48 |
| 5. | "Vandhanam Vandhanam" | M. Saravanan | Gold Devaraj, Muthu Sirpy, Nehru Samidurai, Puratchi Mani | 3:02 |
| Total length: | 17:13 | |||
Release and reception
editThe film had a theatrical release on 1 December 2023 across Tamil Nadu. A reviewer from Times Now noted that the film told a "heartwarming tale" and that "is sure to make you question both your service to your nation and your sense of humanity".[5] A critic from Cinema Express wrote "the melodrama in Naadu is insufferably overstated and all for a story that is flat and pretty straightforward" and that "Naadu might have its heart in the right place but the heart pumps gallons of tears instead of blood".[6]
References
edit- ^ "Tharshan-Mahima Nambiar starrer Naadu completes censorship formalities". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "'Naadu is not about pointing fingers at anybody'". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "My film with Tharshan is an emotional one based on a real-life incident: M Saravanan". 1 December 2022. Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2023 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ^ "The first look of Tharsan-M Saravanan's Naadu out". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 30 June 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
- ^ "Naadu Movie Review: Mahima Nambiar, Tharshan Thiyagarajah Film Will Push You To Rethink". TimesNow. 1 December 2023. Archived from the original on 1 December 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
- ^ "Naadu Movie Review: Sheds light on a relevant issue but milks dry the melodrama". The New Indian Express.