Vedigundu Pasangge is a 2018 Malaysian Tamil language crime comedy film.[1] It was the final instalment of Pasangge trilogy film series after Vilayaatu Pasange (2011), and Vetti Pasanga (2014). Vimala Perumal directed the movie with an ensemble cast including Sangeeta Krishnasamy, Denes Kumar, David Anthony, and Thangamani Velayuda. Music and background music were scored by composer duo Vivek–Mervin.

Vedigundu Pasangge
Official Theaterical Poster
Directed byTS. DR. Vimala Perumal
Written byDenes Kumar
TS. DR. Vimala Perumal
Produced byDenes Kumar
StarringDenes Kumar
Sangeeta Krishnasamy
David Antonny
Thangamani Velayudan
CinematographyP. Chidambaram
Edited byAnand Geraldin Cardoza
Music byVivek–Mervin
Production
company
Veedu Production
Distributed byVeedu Production
Release date
  • 26 July 2018 (2018-07-26)
Running time
2h 18mins
CountryMalaysia
LanguageTamil
BudgetRM 1,500,000
Box officeRM 1,330,219

The film had a limited release on 26 July 2018, in Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu and United Kingdom.[2][3] Vedigundu Pasangge became the first Malaysian Tamil language film to pass the RM million mark, and went on to surpass Maindhan (2014) to emerge as the highest grossing Tamil Malaysian film of all time.[4][5]

The film premiered in Disney+ Hotstar[6] on 1 June 2021.

Synopsis

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The film revolves around a village boy named Theva. He ends up in a twisted situation and realises that everything surrounding him is a mystery. Things take a sour turn for Theva, thanks to his unawareness of the true colours of Boss. Boss uses him as bait, which causes trouble for him. Theva learns one of life's lessons – once bitten, twice shy.

Cast

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  • Denes Kumar as Theva
  • Sangeeta Krishnasamy as Vithya
  • Thangamani Velayudan as Asirvatham
  • David Anthony as Mama (Uncle)
  • Alvin Martin as Jing Cha
  • Magendran Raman as Boss
  • Kuben Mahadevan As Cocojelly
  • Krishnan Bahador as Kesha
  • Pashini Sivakumar as Nila
  • Saran Kumar as Saran
  • Seelan Manoharan as Inspector Ram
  • Prakash Krishna as Corporal Rajan
  • Revathy Mariappan as Corporal Sheila

Soundtrack

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The soundtrack was composed by Vivek-Mervin.

Vedigundu Pasangge
Soundtrack album by
Released15 May 2018
GenreTamil
LanguageTamil
LabelVeedu Music
DirectorDr. Vimala Perumal
ProducerDenes Kumar
Vivek-Mervin chronology
Mohini
(2018)
Vedigundu Pasangge
(2018)
Thumbaa
(2019)
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Vaada Vilaiyaadu"Anthony Daasan, Denes Kumar, Balan KashmirAnthony Daasan, Balan Kashmir4:09
2."#Love Mood"Prakash FrancisMervin Solomon, Datin Sri Shaila Nair3:54
3."Vizhiye Kalangathey"Ko SeshaSathyaprakash Dharmar, Sakthisree Gopalan4:25
4."Vedigundu Pasangge Theme Song"Ku Kartik, Denes Kumar, ADKTeejay Arunasalam, Dinesh Kanagaratnam2:56

Box office

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Vedigundu Pasangge created history by becoming the first and highest-grossing Tamil language movie in Malaysia after crossing RM 1.3 million. Producer Denes Kumar said the earnings were achieved two weeks after the movie opened at 55 cinemas nationwide, as well as five cinemas in the United Kingdom on 26 July. The film earned £222 on the first day in United Kingdom.[7] It was the highest opening collection for a movie from Malaysia in the United Kingdom box office.[citation needed]

Accolades

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A special jury awarded in 30th Malaysia Film Festival for Vedigundu Pasangge for becoming the first Malaysian Tamil language film to collect more than RM1 million and gave Malaysian filmmakers a real reason to celebrate.[8] The film has also won numerous awards in national and international film festivals with its own success. Among them are Malaysia Book of Records for Collection of Highest Indian Movie Theaters in Malaysia, Cinema Worldfest Awards (Musical Comedy), Calcutta International Cult Film Festival (Best Female Film Director) and also the South Film & Arts Academy Festival (Best Editor, Best Art Arrangement, Best Sound Arrangement), Accolade Global Film Competition and the Barcelona Planet Film Festival (Best Screenplay).[9]

Award Category Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Result
30th Malaysia Film Festival Special Jury Award Vedigundu Pasangge Won
Best Film Vedigundu Pasangge Nominated
Best Director Dr. Vimala Perumal Nominated
Best Screenplay Dr. Vimala Perumal Nominated
Best Story Dr. Vimala Perumal & Denes Kumar Nominated
Best Costume Design Yogash Yogg Nominated
Best VFX Ma Chiau Ran Nominated
2018 Kuala Lumpur Film Critics Award[10] Best Actress Sangeeta Krishnasamy Nominated
Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards 2019[11] Best Tamil Film (Midnight Sun) Dr. Vimala Perumal Won
Best Actor Female Tamil – Diaspora Sangeeta Krishnasamy Won
Cinefest Malaysia Awards 2019[12] Box Office of the Year 2018 (Special Jury Award) Veedu Production Won
Best Movie Veedu Production Won
Best Actor Denes Kumar Won
Best Director Dr. Vimala Perumal Won
Best International Music Director Vivek-Mervin Won
Best International Cinematography Chidambaram Won
Best International Editor Anand Geraldin Won
Best Song Vizhiye Kalangathey Won
Best Music Video #Love Mood Won
Best Playback Singer Female Datin Sri Shaila V. Won
Barcelona Planet Film Festival[13] Best Screenplay Dr. Vimala Perumal Won
Best Female Film Maker Dr. Vimala Perumal Nominated

References

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  1. ^ "Vedigundu Pasangge | Movie Release, Showtimes & Trailer | Cinema Online". www.cinema.com.my.
  2. ^ "Malaysian Tamil film releases in Tamil Nadu". 7 July 2018.
  3. ^ "Local Tamil film 'Vedigundu Pasangge' to show in Singapore and Sri Lanka". The Sun. Malaysia.
  4. ^ Thursday, 16 Aug 2018 09:56 AM MYT (16 August 2018). "'Vedigundu Pasangge' highest-grossing Tamil movie in Malaysia | Malay Mail". www.malaymail.com.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ "'Vedigundue Pasangge' Is Highest-Grossing Local Tamil Movie. But still this movie was flop in box office. – Star2.com". 10 August 2018. Archived from the original on 31 August 2018. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
  6. ^ "Disney+ Hotstar Sets Launch Date in Malaysia with providing some selected local contents". The Hollywood Reporter. 4 May 2021. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
  7. ^ Gant, Charles (31 July 2018). "Mission: Impossible – Fallout in cruise control at UK box office". The Guardian.
  8. ^ "The Malaysian Film Festival winners are the real Malaysian films". The Malay Mail. Joe Lee. 1 April 2019. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
  9. ^ "Vedigundu Pasangge ungguli anugerah CINEFEST 2019". malaysiagazette. Kasthuri Jeevendran. 11 February 2019. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
  10. ^ "Senarai Pencalonan Anugerah Majlis Pengkritik Filem Kuala Lumpur 2018". Majlis Pengkritik Filem Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumput Film Critics Circle) (in Malay). 23 October 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2018.
  11. ^ "NTFF 2019: The Winners of Feature film Tamil Eelam". 25 February 2019. Retrieved 13 April 2018.
  12. ^ "TAMIL BOX OFFICE SMASH VEDIGUNDU PASANGGE TOPS INAUGURAL CFM AWARDS WITH 9 WINS". 31 January 2019. Retrieved 13 April 2018.
  13. ^ "SEKALUNG TAHNIAH BUAT FILEM 'VEDIGUNDU PASANGGE'". 26 June 2019. Retrieved 13 April 2018.
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