Adavi (transl. Dense Forest that hides light) is a 2020 Tamil language romantic action film directed by G. Ramesh and starring Vinoth Kishan and Ammu Abhirami in the lead roles while the producer, Sambasivam, makes his film debut in a negative role.[1]
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| Directed by | G. Ramesh |
| Screenplay by | Thenmozhi |
| Story by | K Sambasivam |
| Produced by | K Sambasivam |
| Starring | Vinoth Kishan Ammu Abhirami |
| Cinematography | G. Ramesh |
| Edited by | Sathish Kurosuwa |
| Music by | Sarath Jada |
Production company | Shri Krish Pictures |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editA tribe in a mountain tries to save their land from a greedy estate owner.
Cast
edit- Vinoth Kishan as Murugan
- Ammu Abhirami as Valli
- R. N. R. Manohar as an estate owner
- Vishnupriya as Valli's friend
- Muthuraman
- K Sambasivam
- Attapadi Radhakrishnan
- Robo Chandru
- Munnar Ramesh
Production
editG. Ramesh, who previously directed Kallattam (2016), signed a film featuring several new faces in addition to the main actors. The film revolves around a land problem between the rich and the natives.[2] The film was shot in Mettukal, near Kothagiri, in 20 days in 2 schedules.[3]
Soundtrack
editSoundtrack was composed by Sarath Jada.[4]
- Thalattu – Sarath Jada
- Pattuvana – Attapadi Radhakrishnan
- Rangamma – Attapadi Radhakrishnan
- Maman Magale – Attapadi Radhakishnan
Release and reception
editThe Times of India gave the film two out of five stars and wrote that "The dated filmmaking, with earnest but raw performances, and the overly melodramatic treatment ensure that we are never emotionally touched".[5] The Deccan Chronicle gave the film the same rating and criticized the film's screenplay while praising the cinematography.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Subramanian, Anupama (8 February 2020). "Adavi review: What happens when a great DOP becomes a DIR". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ Suganth, M (27 August 2019). "'Adavi' is story of a battle between common man and the powerful". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
- ^ "Director G Ramesh's next 'Adavi' set for release this Friday". The New Indian Express. 5 February 2020.
- ^ "Adavi Songs Download: Adavi MP3 Tamil Songs Online Free on". Gaana. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- ^ "Adavi Movie Review: The kind of film which is less a movie and more a message". The Times of India.