Venmegam
| Venmegam | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Ram-Laxman |
| Produced by |
Sujatha Sunitha |
| Starring |
Vidharth Ishaara Nair |
| Music by | Jaffer Hanni |
Production company |
Sujatha Sunitha Combines |
Release dates | 21 February 2014 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Venmegam is a 2014 Tamil film directed by director duo Ram-Laxman and produced by Sujatha Sunitha Combines. The film features Vidharth and Ishaara Nair in the lead roles, while Jaffer Hanni composes the film's music.[1] The film was released on 21 February 2014 to mixed reviews.[2]
Cast
- Vidharth as Aravind
- Ishaara Nair as Raji
- Jayashree Nellankara as Pooja
- Rohini as Jyothi
- Jagan as Bhaskar
- Manjari Vinodhini as Akka
Production
The film was first scheduled in April 2012 when Vidharth announced that he would star in a film titled Vilambaram, based on a real-life story, to be directed by twin directors Ram and Laxman, who had previously worked on different commercials.[3] He began work on the project alongside another project titled Vanavedikkai directed by Praghadeesh, after another project, Kaatumalli, went into a production break. The film began its first schedule in July 2012 with the title changed to Venmegam.[4] The film held a press meet in December 2013 and revealed the basic plot of the film, noting it would feature the bond between an artist and a school kid as a central theme.[5]
Release
The film released on 21 February 2014, opening in minimal screens as a result of two other bigger Tamil film releases on the same day, Bramman and Aaha Kalyanam. A critic from New Indian Express revealed "a more coherent screenplay and a clearer narration would have made the film a riveting experience" though the director duo should be "commended for tackling an issue rarely touched upon in films".[6]
References
- ↑ "Vidharth's 'Venmegam', full of twin surprises - Tamil - Cinema - Tamil Cinema News in English - Cineulagam.com, Anytime Cinema!". Cineulagam.com. 2013-12-09. Retrieved 2014-02-15.
- ↑ Venmegam Review
- ↑ K. R. Manigandan (2012-04-29). "Shot Cuts: Helping heart". The Hindu. Retrieved 2014-02-15.
- ↑ "Vidharth in 'Venmegam' - Tamil Movie News". Indiaglitz.com. 2012-07-05. Retrieved 2014-02-15.
- ↑ "Actor Vidharth in a controversial subject". Deccan Chronicle. 2013-12-09. Retrieved 2014-02-15.
- ↑ 'Venmegham' Brings Forth a Strong Topic, but with a Weak Narration - The New Indian Express