Kaadan

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Kaadan
Kaadan Poster.jpg
Release poster (Tamil version)
Directed byPrabhu Solomon
Written byPrabhu Solomon
Dialogue byVanamali (Telugu)
Niranjan Iyengar (Hindi)
Produced byEros International
Starring
CinematographyA. R. Ashok Kumar
Edited byBhuvan Srinivasan
Music byShantanu Moitra
Production
company
Distributed byEros International
Release date
  • 26 March 2021 (2021-03-26)
(Tamil and Telugu)
Running time
178 minutes
CountryIndia
Languages
  • Tamil
  • Telugu
  • Hindi

Kaadan (transl. Forester) in Tamil, Aranya (transl. Jungle) in Telugu, and Haathi Mere Saathi in Hindi (transl. Elephants are my friends), is a 2021 Indian drama film written and directed by Prabhu Solomon.[1] Produced by Eros International, the film stars Rana Daggubati, Vishnu Vishal, Pulkit Samrat, Shriya Pilgaonkar, and Zoya Hussain.[2] It was filmed simultaneously in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi languages, each with slightly different cast members.[3]

Kaadan and Aranya are released on 26 March 2021, delayed from the initial release of 2 April 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The release of Haathi Mere Saathi has been put on hold since March 2021. The film was promoted as a comic strip by famous children's magazine, Tinkle as Little Bandev.

Cast[]

Production[]

The film was announced on 13 December 2017.[12] Prabhu Solomon wanted to bring the issue of elephant abuse to the light.[13] Unnikrishnan, an elephant who played a role in Kumki 2, also plays a pivotal role in the film. Hindi actress Zoya Hussain was signed to play a role.[7] Rana Daggubati shed 15 kilograms for this films by eating vegetarian food for six weeks.[14][15][16] The makers initially announced Kalki Koechlin to play a role in the film, however, she was replaced by Shriya Pilgaonkar.[17] Vishnu Vishal was signed to play a role in the Tamil and Telugu versions while Pulkit Samrat will reprise his role in the Hindi version.[18][19]

Release[]

Initially scheduled for release on 2 April 2020, the film release was then indefinitely postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic,[20][21] before being rescheduled to be released on 15 January 2021 to coincide with Pongal festival.[22] In January 2021, the film has been announced to release on 26 March 2021.[23]

In March 2021, owing to the COVID-19 situation, the release of Hindi version Haathi Mere Saathi has been postponed. Tamil and Telugu versions, however, are released as scheduled.[24]

Music[]

Kaadan
Aranya
Haathi Mere Saathi
Soundtrack album by
Shantanu Moitra
Released17 March 2021 (All languages)[25][26][27]
Recorded2019-20
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length
LanguageTamil
Telugu
Hindi
LabelEros Music
ProducerEros International

The music for the film has been composed by Shantanu Moitra and lyrics written by Swanand Kirkire (Hindi version) and Vanamali (Tamil and Telugu versions).

Tamil
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Thaalaattu Paadum"Haricharan4:53
2."Chinna China"Haricharan4:24
3."Idhayame"Javed Ali5:06
Total length:14:23
Telugu
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Chitike 'Se' Aa Chirugaali"Haricharan4:53
2."Vellu Vellu"Haricharan4:24
3."Hrudayame"Javed Ali5:06
Total length:14:22
Hindi
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Shukriya"Rituraj Mohanty4:53
2."Dheeme Dheeme"Adriz Gosh4:26
3."Ae Hawa"Javed Ali5:06
Total length:14:25

Reception[]

Aranya[]

The Times of India critic Suhas Yelupantla rated the film 3.5 stars of 5 and calling it an "engaging ride." He added that, "The first few minutes of the film are among the best. The visual effects, backed by the background score is spot on. The portrayal of the elephants is even better."[28]

Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu felt that the film could have been better, and added "Rana singularly tries to hold things together, trying to save the elephants as well as the film."[29] Hemanth Kumar, in his review for the Firstpost, also echoed the same, stating that: "Rana Daggubati's film on ecosystem conservation, is educational but exceptionally insipid."[30] The Indian Express journalist Manoj Kumar rated the film 2/5 and called it "sub-standard." He added that Aranya was redeemed by its cinematography, Resul Pookutty's sound design, and Daggubati's acting."[31]

Kaadan[]

A reviewer from Sify called it a "noble attempt." They termed "Rana and his earnest performance as Kaadan" and "AR Ashok Kumar's splendid cinematography" as the film's main highlights.[32] Haricharan Pudipeddi of Hindustan Times opined that the film was predictable and added: "its grandeur merely used as a gimmick to project the film on epic scale." Pudipeddi appreciated Daggubati's performance, calling it "one of his best till date."[33] M. Sugandh in his The Times of India review wrote: "Prabu Solomon is more interested in telling us a story. It is only in the climax that the filmmaker starts to sermonise, which feels unnecessary given that we get the movie's 'message' even without the need for any underscoring."[34]

References[]

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  2. ^ Ians (2 January 2018). "Rana unveils his new look in "Haathi Mere Saathi"". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
  3. ^ Iyengar, Shriram. "Haathi Mere Saathi first look: Rana Daggubati is intense, fierce as Bandev". Cinestaan. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
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  7. ^ Jump up to: a b "Mukkabaaz actress Zoya Hussain to star in Haathi Mere Saathi?". Deccan Chronicle. 3 February 2018.
  8. ^ S, Srivatsan (13 February 2020). "'Kaadan' is the toughest movie I've been a part of: Rana Daggubati". The Hindu.
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  10. ^ "Rana's awaits the release of Aranya". The Times of India. 19 February 2020.
  11. ^ Adsul, Riddhi. "Shriya Pilgaonkar Talks About Her Character In 'Haathi Mere Saathi', Calls It 'brave'". republicworld.com. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
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  13. ^ "Kaadan is a soulful film: Rana Daggubati – Times of India". The Times of India.
  14. ^ "Rana Daggubati sheds 15 Kg for his upcoming film Haathi Mere Saathi". Deccan Chronicle. 4 January 2018. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
  15. ^ "Jungle Book: Rana Daggubati spends 200 days in different forests for 'Kaadan'". The New Indian Express.
  16. ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (2 March 2020). "Into the wild: Rana Daggubati on 'Kaadan' and running with herds of elephants". The Hindu.
  17. ^ "Shriya Pilgaonkar replaces Kalki Koechlin in Rana Daggubati's Haathi Mere Saathi". The New Indian Express.
  18. ^ "Vishnu Vishal wraps up 20-day schedule for Kaadan – Times of India". The Times of India.
  19. ^ "Vishnu Vishal's look from Kaadan released". The New Indian Express.
  20. ^ "Haathi Mere Saathi postponed due to coronavirus outbreak". Cinema Express. 16 March 2020. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
  21. ^ "Makers of Kaadan announces the film's postponement – Times of India". The Times of India.
  22. ^ "Vishnu Vishal-Rana-starrer Kaadan slated for a Pongal release in theatres". The Times of India. 21 October 2020.
  23. ^ "Rana Daggubati and Vishnu Vishal's 'Kaadan' to release on 26 March". The Times of India. 6 January 2021. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  24. ^ "Rana Daggubati's Haathi Mere Saathi theatrical release postponed due to rise in COVID-19 cases". The Indian Express. 23 March 2021. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  25. ^ "Kaadan (Tamil) - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". Jio Saavn.
  26. ^ "Aranya (Telugu) - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". Jio Saavn.
  27. ^ "Haathi Mere Saathi (Hind) - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". Jio Saavn.
  28. ^ Aranya Movie Review: An engaging ride, retrieved 26 March 2021
  29. ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (26 March 2021). "'Aranya'/'Kaadan' movie review: The jungle giants deserved better". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  30. ^ "Aranya movie review: Rana Daggubati and the elephants deserve a better film". Firstpost. 26 March 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  31. ^ "Aranya movie review: Rana Daggubati and a worthy cause let down by a sub-standard film". The Indian Express. 26 March 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  32. ^ "Kaadan review: Watch it for Rana's earnest performance". Sify. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  33. ^ "Kaadan movie review: Rana Daggubati's film does a disservice to noble story". Hindustan Times. 26 March 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  34. ^ Kaadan Movie Review: Earnest storytelling keeps Kaadan engaging, retrieved 26 March 2021

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