Kan Pesum Vaarthaigal (transl. The words spoken by the eyes) is a 2013 Tamil-language drama film directed by R. Balaji. Produced and written by R. Saravanakumar, the film stars Mirchi Senthil (in his lead debut) and Iniya, while Livingston, Aadukalam Murugadoss, Jangiri Madhumitha, and Rajendran play supporting roles.[1] The music was composed by Shamanth. The film was released on 22 March 2013 and centers upon a young man who rethinks his life after his father attempts suicide.[2] The film was filmed in Chennai and Singapore, with most of the filming taking place in Singapore.[3] The film's title is based on a song from 7G Rainbow Colony.

Kan Pesum Vaarthaigal
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Directed byR. Balaji
Written byR. Saravanakumar
Produced byR. Saravanakumar
StarringMirchi Senthil
Iniya
Livingston
Aadukalam Murugadoss
Jangiri Madhumitha
Rajendran
CinematographyNagakrishnan
Music byShamanth
Production
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Sri Balaji Cine Creations
Release date
  • 22 March 2013 (2013-03-22)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

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Mahesh (Mirchi Senthil) is an unemployed man living in Thiruvarur who enjoys hanging out with his friends. His father (Livingston) is unhappy with his son's irresponsible lifestyle and attempts suicide. Mahesh then begins to search for a job, and with the help of his friend Appukutty (Aadukalam Murugadoss), finds a job in Singapore. He meets Janani (Iniya), who is a Singapore citizen, and attempts to marry her in order to obtain citizenship. However, the truth is that Janani is not a Singapore citizen.

Cast

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Soundtrack

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The music was composed by Shamanth.[4]

Reception

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IBN Live wrote that the film was "a good attempt, but following just four characters is a bit tiring at times."[5] The Hindu issued feedback on how the subject is perfect from the talent adoption history of Singapore from R. Saravana Kumar, who reacted to the review of Udhav Naig from The Hindu said that it was a "classic example of how easily things can go wrong in a film, when two producers, who have largely ignored the need to research their subject matter, come together. The review came within hours of the movie was released. However there is no proof for Udhav Naig's irresponsible statement that the writer has largely ignored the research . In fact, the Singapore talent adoption history (favouring the writer) shows that they are continuously on the lookout for talent from overseas. Thus the review conflicts from the fact."[6] Malini Mannath from The New Indian Express said "The film has a lyrical title and some appealing visuals of Singapore. But not sufficient to make the celluloid trip worthwhile!".[7]

References

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  1. ^ "சினிமாவில் 'மிர்ச்சி' செந்தில்- ஜோடி இனியா!". One India. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
  2. ^ "Kan Pesum Vaarthaigal releasing on 22nd March". The Times of India. 18 March 2013. Archived from the original on 16 June 2013. Retrieved 4 April 2013.
  3. ^ "Iniya: giving the role what it demanded". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 4 February 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
  4. ^ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (2 February 2013). "Audio beat: A melange of styles". The Hindu. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  5. ^ "Tamil Review: 'Kan Pesum Vaarthaigal' lacks a concrete story line". CNN IBN. 24 March 2013. Archived from the original on 16 June 2013. Retrieved 4 April 2013.
  6. ^ "Kanpesum Vaarthaigal: No eye for detail". The Hindu. Udhav Naig. 23 March 2013. Retrieved 4 April 2013.
  7. ^ Mannath, Malini (28 March 2013). "Kan Pesum Varthaigal' (Tamil)". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 10 April 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
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