Thavam (transl. Penance) is a 2019 film co-directed by R. Vijay Anand and A. R. Suriyan, both of whom directed Vilayattu Aarambam.[1] The film stars newcomers Vasi Ashif, Pooja Shree, and Seeman in the lead roles.[2] The film released on 8 November.[3]
| Thavam | |
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| Directed by | R. Vijay Anand A. R. Suriyan |
| Written by | R. Vijay Anand A. R. Suriyan |
| Produced by | Vasi Asif |
| Starring | Vasi Ashif Pooja Shree Seeman |
| Music by | Srikanth Deva |
Production company | Ashif Film International |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editThe story is about how three different people - Murugan (Vasi Ashif), Akila (Pooja Shree), and Natesan (Seeman) - come together. There is a subplot of love between Murugan and Akila.
Cast
edit- Vasi Ashif as Murugan
- Pooja Shree as Akila
- Seeman as Natesan, Murugan's father
- R. Vijay Anand as Siva Anna
- A. R. Suriyan
- Bose Venkat as Vedagiri
- Pandi as Ayyappan
- Singampuli as Caterer
- Santhana Bharathi as MD
- Cool Suresh
- Vengal Rao as Fashion Babu
Production
editAfter a six-year hiatus, Seeman was roped in to play the lead roles in Thavam alongside debutantes Vasi and Pooja Shree. He reprises his role as a farmer rights activist from Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA .[4][5]
Soundtrack
editSrikanth Deva composed the songs and sang one song. The audio was released on 4 December 2019.[6]
| Song Title | Lyricist | Singers |
|---|---|---|
| "Enna Enna Azhagu" | Mayil | Karunguil James, Hema Ambika |
| "Sandiyare" | Mayil | Chitti, Bhagyashree |
| "Oore Kondattam" | Indumathi Pakirisamy | Guru Ayyadurai, Suren Sekaran, G. Ebi, Reshmi, Varanya Srikanth, Sashiya Srikanth |
| "Kaadhalil Vizhunthen" | Srikanth Deva | Srikanth Deva, V. Shinee |
| "Vaa Nee" | Govind - Ezhilvendan | Suren Sekaran, Suseela Madan, G. Ebi, Jo Pappa |
| "Varama Nee" | Srikanth Deva | Deva |
Release
editThe film released to negative reviews. The Times of India gave the film 1.5 out of 5 stars and wrote that "The film is also a tad long and tests our patience after a point". The reviewer criticized the comedy scenes, unengaing screenplay, songs, and emotional scenes.[7] Maalaimalar criticized the length of the film.[8] Dinamalar praised the performances of the lead cast.[9]
References
edit- ^ sreekumar, priya (8 June 2017). "Beginning: Game of wits". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ Sudha, K (6 November 2019). "'Thavam': Another film on the plight of farmers". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- ^ "8ந் தேதி வெளிவரும் விவசாய படம் | thavam movie will release on nov.,8 th". தினமலர் - சினிமா. 3 November 2019. Archived from the original on 5 November 2019.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (7 December 2018). "Seeman back to acting". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
- ^ "Review: 'Thavam' - Neither here, nor there". News Today | First with the news. 11 November 2019. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
- ^ "'Thavam' is all about agriculture". News Today | First with the news. 7 December 2018. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
- ^ "Thavam Movie Review: The film is also a tad long and tests our patience after a point.", Times of India, retrieved 28 December 2019
- ^ "விவசாய நிலத்தை காக்க நடக்கும் போராட்டம்- தவம் விமர்சனம்". 8 November 2019.
- ^ "தவம் - விமர்சனம்".