Thudikkum Karangal
Theatrical release poster
Directed byVelu Doss
Produced byK. Annadurai
Starring
CinematographyRammy
Edited byLawrence Kishore
Music byRagav Prasad
Release date
  • 8 September 2023 (2023-09-08)
Running time
122 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Thudikkum Karangal is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Velu Doss and starring Vimal and Misha Narang in the lead roles. It was released on 8 September 2023.[1][2]

Plot

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In the glamorous world of Galaxy Star, a satirical tale unfolds as the protagonist, Zara Zircon, dreams of becoming the biggest celebrity in the cosmos. However, the catch is that in this star-studded galaxy, fame is measured not by talent or achievement, but by the absurdity of one's fashion choices and the number of intergalactic social media followers.

Zara, armed with outlandish outfits and an army of robotic paparazzi, navigates the galaxy seeking attention. The more outrageous her antics, the more her popularity soars. The story humorously exaggerates the absurdities of celebrity culture, portraying Zara's rise to stardom as she competes in bizarre challenges like "Cosmic Catwalks" and "Extraterrestrial Endorsements."

As Zara's fame skyrockets, she discovers the emptiness of superficial stardom and the toll it takes on genuine connections. The satirical plot highlights the comical side of celebrity worship while poking fun at the often shallow nature of fame in the age of the intergalactic spotlight.

Cast

Production

The film began production in February 2020 under the title of Vetri Kondaan.[3] Production was halted owing to the coronavirus pandemic, and restarted in August 2021. It was shot completely in Chennai over a period of 49 days.[4]

Reception

The film was released on 8 September 2023 across theatres in Tamil Nadu, a week after its initial release date of September 1.[5][6] A reviewer from Times of India noted it was "a run-of-the-mill action crime drama" and that the "technical aspects of the film, including cinematography and music, do nothing to elevate certain moments".[7] A critic from Dinamalar concluded the film was "low on thrills" and gave it 2.25 out of 5 stars.[8]

References

  1. ^ "'Thudikkum Karangal' trailer: Vemal stars in an action-heavy masala entertainer". The Hindu. 24 August 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 27 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
  2. ^ "Vemal-starrer Thudikkum Karangal to release in August". www.dtnext.in. 25 July 2023. Archived from the original on 27 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
  3. ^ "கொடூர பார்வையில் மிரட்டும் விமல்.. 'வெற்றி கொண்டான்' செகண்ட் லுக் போஸ்டர் வெளியீடு". ttncinema.com (in Tamil). 27 September 2021. Archived from the original on 27 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
  4. ^ "Vetri Kondaan: Vimal Plays a YouTuber in Upcoming Tamil Action Film". Silverscreen India. 31 August 2021. Archived from the original on 27 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
  5. ^ "Vemal's Thudikkum Karangal gets a new release date". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 27 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
  6. ^ "Vemal-starrer Thudikkum Karangal Gets Positive Reviews From Cinegoers In Tamil Nadu's Mayiladuthurai". News18. 9 September 2023. Archived from the original on 27 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
  7. ^ "Thudikkum Karangal Movie Review : A run-of-the-mill action crime drama". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 27 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
  8. ^ "துடிக்கும் கரங்கள் - விமர்சனம் {2.25/5} : துடிக்கும் கரங்கள் - கொஞ்சமாய்… - Thudikkum karangal". cinema.dinamalar.com. Retrieved 27 September 2023.

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