Pizhai
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| Directed by | Rajavel Krishna |
| Produced by | R Dhamodharan |
| Starring | Ramesh Appa Nasath Gokul |
| Cinematography | Bakki |
| Edited by | Ram Gopi |
| Music by | FS Faizal |
Production company | Turning Point Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 115 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Pizhai (transl. Mistake) is a 2020 Tamil language film directed by Rajavel Krishna in his directorial debut.[1] The film stars Ramesh, Appa Nasath, and newcomer Gokul in the lead roles.
Synopsis[]
The film is about three boys, Vedi, Kodi, and Mayilu. They don't want to study and run away from their homes. Their experiences in the outside world make them realize their mistakes. A man approaches them and asks them to work. They agree only to be mistreated. When trying to escape, they lose someone. They go allmover and experience similar mishaps. When police returns two of the boys, they ask the other's whereabouts. Then they find out that the other boy has met his end.[1]
Cast[]
- Ramesh as Vedi
- Appa Nasath as Kodi
- Gokul as Mayilu
- Charle as Sockalingam, Mayilu's father
- Mime Gopi as Vellai, Vedi's father
- George Maryan as Kuppusamy alias Kuppu, Kodi's father
- Kalloori Vinoth as Saravana
- Ilaya
- Manishajith
- Abirami
- Dharashini
Production[]
The film stars Ramesh, Nasath, and Gokul as in important roles.[1] Charle, Mime Gopi, and George play supportive roles in the film as parents who can't afford education for their kids. The film was shot in Chennai, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Chitoor, and Tiruthani.[2][3]
Soundtrack[]
Soundtrack was composed by FS Faisal.[4]
- Motor Illai - Velmurugan
- Sudum Varai - Keshav
- Ippadiye - Keshav, Priyanka
- Nee Irundha - Keshav
Release[]
The Times of India gave the film one out of five stars and states that "The lack of fresh sequences and the number of unnecessary sub-plots, do not evoke any interest in the audience".[5] The Deccan Chronicle gave the film two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote that "Pizhai has good intentions but the execution is found wanting".[6]
References[]
- ^ a b c Rajendran, Gopinath (30 April 2019). "From pizza to Pizhai". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ "'Pizhai' is about parenting woes - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (30 April 2019). "Pizhai imparts larger message to children". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ https://gaana.com/album/pizhai
- ^ "Pizhai Movie Review: The film becomes preachy after a point" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (4 January 2020). "Pizhai film review: A film with good intentions, but lacks execution". Deccan Chronicle.
External links[]
- 2020 films
- Tamil-language films
- Indian drama films
- Indian children's films
- Indian films
- 2020 directorial debut films