Parris Jeyaraj

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Parris Jeyaraj
Paris Jayaraj.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJohnson K
Written byJohnson K
Produced byK. Kumar
StarringSanthanam
Anaika Soti
Prudhvi Raj
Motta Rajendran
CinematographyArthur A. Wilson
Edited byPrakash Babu
Music bySanthosh Narayanan
Production
company
Lark Studios
Release date
  • 12 February 2021 (2021-02-12) (India)
Running time
136 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Parris Jeyaraj is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film, directed by Johnson K, and produced by K. Kumar of Lark Studios. The film stars Santhanam and Anaika Soti, with Prudhvi Raj and Motta Rajendran appearing in supporting roles. The film's music is composed by Santhosh Narayanan, with cinematography handled by Arthur A. Wilson and editing by Prakash Babu. It was released on 12 February 2021 to mixed to positive reviews and become a box office success.[1][2]

Synopsis[]

Parris Jeyaraj, a small-time YouTube gaana singer, who resorts to drinking after a heartbreak, falls in love with Divya after meeting her at an event at her college. Divya, who was also reeling from a love failure, falls for him. But little did they know that their relationship would face an issue because of their respective fathers. Jeyaraj's father Prakash Raj and Divya's family put their best foot forward to separate them. Meanwhile, Divya's ex-boyfriend, too, comes back, seeking apology from her with the help of his father and uncle trying to kill Prakash Raj.

Cast[]

  • Santhanam as Parris Jeyaraj, son of Prakash Raj and revealed to be elder brother of Dhivya
  • Anaika Soti as Dhivya, daughter of Prakash Raj and his second wife, and younger sister of Jeyaraj
  • Prudhvi Raj as Adv. Prakash Raj, father of Jeyaraj and Dhivya
  • Motta Rajendran as Venkat's father (Guru/Bhagavan/Kadavul/Iraivan)
  • Lollu Sabha Maaran as Venkat's uncle
  • as Nalina, Dhivya's mother
  • Sharmila as Ramani, Parris Jayaraj's mother
  • Sethu as Dr. Venkat, Dhivya's ex-boyfriend
  • R. S. Shivaji as Arokkiyasaamy
  • Mahanadi Shankar as Inspector Ponmaanickam
  • Ganeshkar as the waiter
  • George Vishnu as Nalina's brother
  • Sastika Rajendran as Arokkiyasaamy's daughter
  • Kaavya Sha as Hamsa
  • Aarthi Ramkumar as Payal, Venkat's mother
  • Tiger Thangadhurai as Local Don
  • Seshu as Temple Priest
  • Thangakili
  • KPY Vinodh as Prakash Raj's assistant
  • Teju Ashwini as Prakash Raj's daughter (special appearance in the song "Puli Manga Pulipu")
  • Santhosh Narayanan in a special appearance in the song 'Mustache Vestache"
  • Sandy in a special appearance in the song "Puli Manga Pulipu"

Production[]

Following the relative commercial success of A1 (2019), director Johnson and Santhanam discussed potential film ideas together and announced that they would work on gangster-based comedy film during January 2020.[2][3] In the original premise, Santhanam was set to play a gangster from North Madras who would attempt to takeover the mantle from an aging Malaysian don. The film's shoot was planned foe Chennai, Madurai and Malaysia, and Anaika Soti was signed to play the female lead.[4][5] However, the COVID-19 pandemic meant that the international element became unfeasible and Johnson reworked the script during the COVID-19 lockdown in India, finalising a script where Santhanam would portray a gaana singer from North Madras. The team chose the title of Parris Jeyaraj, a pun on the name of music composer Harris Jayaraj.[6] The title of the film was announced publicly during December 2020 after initially progressing without media attention.[7][8][9]

At the audio release function for the film, Johnson's speech attracted controversy, with media reports noting that he turned up to the event intoxicated.[6]

Soundtrack[]

Parris Jeyaraj
Soundtrack album by
Santhosh Narayanan
Released28 January 2021
Recorded2020–2021
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length18:30
LabelThink Music
ProducerSanthosh Narayanan
Santhosh Narayanan chronology
Penguin
(2020) 		Parris Jeyaraj
(2021) 		Karnan
(2021)

The soundtrack album is composed by Santhosh Narayanan collaborating with Santhanam and Johnson after A1 (2019); lyrics for the songs were written by Rokesh, Asal Kolaar, Madras Miran. Out of five tracks, "Priya Priya" sung by Gana Muthu and Isaivani was taken from the trio's previous film A1, composed by himself. The song "Puli Manga Pulip" became a chartbuster upon release.[10]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Bacha Bachikey"Rokesh, Madras MiranSanthosh Narayanan4:48
2."Kaava Ulla"Rokesh, Asal KolaarAsal Kolaar3:41
3."Puli Manga Pulip"Rokesh, Asal KolaarGana Muthu2:58
4."Mustaache Vestaache"Asal KolaarAsal Kolaar3:39
5."Priya Priya"RokeshGana Muthu, Isaivani3:24
Total length:18:30

Release[]

The film was theatrically released on 12 February 2021, coinciding with the Valentine's Day weekend.[11][12]

Reception[]

Critical response[]

The film received a positive review from the critic at The Hindu, who noted "Whilst it still is a typical Santhanam film, Parry's Jeyaraj has an engaging narrative. Importantly, it does not have the pull-out-your-hair-kind of humour".[13] Cinema Express gave the film a mixed review, noting " If Parry's Jeyaraj is assessed only as a modern gaana album, it would get full points for engagement and quirkiness, but alas! It is a film, and one that collapses badly when the rest of the elements come into play."[14]

Sify called the film a "watchable comedy entertainer", while Behindwoods noted it is "definitely an engaging film, with a simple, linear story that doesn't leave you with much to think".[15][16]

References[]

  1. ^ "'Parris Jeyaraj' cast: List of actors and their characters in the movie". Republic World.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "Santhanam: Parris Jayaraj is a unique script!". Sify.
  3. ^ "Santhanam reunites with 'A1' director Johnson for a gangster comedy". The New Indian Express.
  4. ^ "Santhanam is a north Madras gangster in this! - Times of India". The Times of India.
  5. ^ "Anaika Soti to feature in Santhanam's next". 18 March 2020.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b "Had several other ideas before finalising Parry's Jeyaraj script: Santhanam". dtNext.in. 13 February 2021.
  7. ^ "Santhanam-Johnson reunite for Parry's Jeyaraj". The New Indian Express.
  8. ^ "Santhanam's film with Johnson titled 'Parry's Jeyaraj' - Times of India". The Times of India.
  9. ^ "Santhanam and team wrap up the shooting schedule of Parry's Jeyaraj; See PHOTOS". PINKVILLA.
  10. ^ "Santhanam-Johnson reunite for Parris Jeyaraj". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  11. ^ Menon, Vishal (12 February 2021). "Parry's Jeyaraj Movie Review: The New Santhanam 'Adultery Comedy' Is A One-Trick Pony That's Silly, Absurd And Laugh-At-Yourself Funny".
  12. ^ "Santhanam's 'Parry's Jeyaraj' release date out: See when the comedy drama will hit theatres". Republic World. 4 February 2021. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
  13. ^ Kumar, Pradeep (12 February 2021). "'Parry's Jeyaraj' movie review: Santhanam hits the sweet spot". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
  14. ^ "Parris Jeyaraj Movie Review: The songs are a riot, but is that enough?". The New Indian Express.
  15. ^ "Parry's Jeyaraj review: Watchable comedy entertainer". Sify.
  16. ^ "Parry's Jeyaraj (aka) Parry's Jeyaraj review". Behindwoods. 12 February 2021.

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