Naduvan (transl. Umpire/Neutral) is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Sharran Kumar in his directorial debut.[1] The film stars Bharath and Aparna Vinod, with Gokul Anand and Aruvi Bala in supportive roles.[2] It was directly released on Sony LIV on 24 September 2021.
| Naduvan | |
|---|---|
 Official release poster | |
| Directed by | Sharran Kumar |
| Written by | Sharran Kumar |
| Produced by | Lucky Chhajer |
| Starring | Bharath Aparna Vinod Gokul Anand |
| Cinematography | S. Yuva |
| Edited by | Sunny Sawrav |
| Music by | Dharan Kumar |
Production company | Cue Entertainment |
| Distributed by | SonyLIV |
Release date |
|
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editThe film revolves around a happy couple, Karthik and Madhu, who lives with their young daughter. Shiva is a partner in Karthik’s tea factory. Guru, a worker in the factory, learns of a secret involving Shiva and Madhu. He is threatened. Meanwhile, a sequence of events leads to Karthik waiting for an opportunity to take revenge on his wife and partner.
Cast
edit- Bharath as Karthik
- Aparna Vinod as Madhu
- Gokul Anand as Shiva
- Aruvi Bala as Guru
- Dasarathi Narasimhan as Kathir
- George Maryan as Pazhani
- Yog Japee
Production
editThe film was announced by actor turned director Sharran Kumar who also revealed that he had nearly spent one and a half years to finish the script due to being busy with his acting assignments and schedules.[3] The film was to be made as a thriller with lead actor Bharath in the role of a young father of a young girl. Portions of the film were set in Kodaikanal.[4] The shoot of the film wrapped up on early January 2019.[5][3]
Soundtrack
editThe soundtrack was composed by Dharan Kumar.[6]
- Kaalai Adhikaalai - Sid Sriram
- Yaarin Vaazhkai - Santhosh Jayakaran
Reception
editThe Times of India wrote, "Director Sharran Kumar wants us to take this material seriously and tries to break the events into chapters and gives voice-overs about how there is a face behind every mask and a story behind each face, to make us believe there is more to the film that meets the eye. But unfortunately, such a gimmick only smacks of pretentiousness given how uninvolving the scenes are. The film actually has to become a completely different genre film to keep us engaged."[7]
References
edit- ^ "Bharath starrer 'Naduvan' packed with action". The Times of India. 7 January 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ "நடுவனை நம்பும் பரத்". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 7 January 2019. Archived from the original on 7 January 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
- ^ a b "It's a wrap for Bharath's Naduvan". The New Indian Express. 7 January 2019. Archived from the original on 29 January 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
- ^ Menon, Thinkal (13 December 2018). "Bharath's next titled 'Naduvan'". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
- ^ "I still have a lot to prove as a hero: Bharath". The New Indian Express. 28 January 2019. Archived from the original on 29 January 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
- ^ "Naduvan Songs Download: Naduvan MP3 Tamil Songs Online Free on". Gaana. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- ^ Suganth, M (24 September 2021). "Naduvan Review: Naduvan is uninvolving for the most part". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 September 2021.