Azhagu Kutti Chellam (transl. Cute, little darling) is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language children's film written and directed by Charles. The film stars child actors Krisha Kurup, Chanakyaa, Yazhini, Rajesh, and Ken Karunas. Akhil and Riythvika play supporting roles while Ved Shankar composes the film's music. Having been in the making since 2013, the film released on 1 January 2016 to highly positive reviews.
| Azhagu Kutti Chellam | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Charles |
| Written by | Charles |
| Produced by | 'Neeya Naana' Anthony |
| Starring | Krisha Kurup Chanakyaa Yazhini Rajesh Ken Karunas Akhil Riythvika |
| Cinematography | Vijay Armstrong |
| Edited by | B. Pravin Baaskar |
| Music by | Ved Shankar |
Production company | Mercury Networks |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast edit
- Krisha Kurup as Nila
- Chanakyaa as Jayan "Jai"
- Yazhini as Jennifer "Jenni"
- Rajesh Gunasekar as Dileepan
- Ken Karunas as Murugu Subramani
- Akhil as Saravanan
- Riythvika as Saravanan's wife
- Karunas as Auto Driver
- Suresh as Church Father
- John Vijay as Callsheet Kumar
- Thambi Ramaiah as Orphanage owner
- Aadukalam Naren as Jayan's father and businessman
- Vinodhini as Anandhi, a School Teacher
- Meera Krishnan as Brahmin lady
- Kaajal Pasupathi
- Chetan as Anandhi's husband
- George Vishnu as a brahmin
- Narayan as Jennifer's uncle
- Mathan Thivagaran
- Jeeva Ravi as Akila's father
- Tejaswini
- Agila
- Neha Babu Priya
- Nila
- Krisha
- Simba
- Srisha
- Metro Priya
- V. M. S. Subagunarajan
- M. S. Bharani
Production edit
Produced by Anthony, best known for directing the television chat show Neeya Naana, the team began work on the film in mid 2013.[1] A teaser trailer was revealed on 1 January 2014 and the film's first official poster released on 14 April 2014 coinciding with Tamil New Years Day.[2] After a further delay, the team began promoting the film for a January 2016 release, with actor Sivakarthikeyan, a friend of Anthony, unveiling a new trailer during late December 2015.[3][4]
Soundtrack edit
| Azhagu Kutti Chellam | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | 18 December 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2015 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 33:03 | |||
| Label | Think Music India | |||
| Producer | Ved Shankar | |||
| Ved Shankar chronology | ||||
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The Music Was composed by Ved Shankar and Released on Think Music India.[5]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Azhagu Kutti Chellam" | Na. Muthukumar | Balram | 4:38 |
| 2. | "Kaadhal Oru Sathurangam" | Na. Muthukumar | Chinmayi, Abhay Jodhpurkar | 5:04 |
| 3. | "Boom Shikalaka Boom" | Na. Muthukumar | Yazhini, Neha Babu, Ken Karunas, Rajesh Gunasekar | 4:45 |
| 4. | "Thiruvasagam" | Maanikavasakar | Sharanya Srinivas, Madhu Iyer, Saptaparna Chakraborty | 5:02 |
| 5. | "Azhagu Kutti Chellam" (Reprise) | Na. Muthukumar | Shakthisree Gopalan | 4:27 |
| 6. | "Azhagu Kutti Chellam" (Karaoke) | 4:39 | ||
| 7. | "Azhagu Kutti Chellam Reprise" (Karaoke) | 4:28 | ||
| Total length: | 33:03 | |||
Release edit
The film opened to positive reviews at the box office on 1 January 2016. The satellite rights of the film were sold to STAR Vijay.[6]
Reception edit
Behindwoods.com labelled it "a genuine attempt made honestly on a very humble budget, and having the right emotions", and added "this low-key effort deserves some support from the audience".[7] The Times of India wrote, "using a multi-strand narrative, debutant director Charles weaves a heart-warming tale with Azhagu Kutti Chellam".[8] Kollytalk.com rated the film 3/5 and wrote "Azhagu Kutti Chellam, in a nutshell, is a sensitive portrayal of the manner in which kids are treated by the society."[9]
References edit
- ^ "Trailer 'Neeya Naana' ANTHONY Presents MERCURY NETWORKS "AZHAGU KUTTI CHELLAM" a Tamil feature film Written & Directed by CHARLES Starring : KARUNAS, AKHIL, THAMBI R…". 25 February 2014. Archived from the original on 15 April 2014. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
- ^ "Azhagu Kutti Chellam". Behindwoods. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
- ^ "Sivakarthikeyan's role in Azhagu Kutti Chellam". IndiaGlitz. 26 December 2015. Retrieved 2 January 2016.
- ^ Manigandan K R (23 December 2015). "'Can't Find the Child I Want to Support'". Archived from the original on 16 April 2016. Retrieved 2 January 2016.
- ^ "Azhagu Kutti Chellam - All Songs - Download or Listen Free - Saavn". 18 December 2015. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
- ^ "May Day Special - Azhagu Kutti Chellam - Promo 3". YouTube. 28 April 2016. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ^ "Azhagu Kutty Chellam Movie Review". Behindwoods. 1 January 2016. Retrieved 2 January 2016.
- ^ M Suganth (2 January 2016). "Azhagu Kutti Chellam Movie Review". The Times of India. TNN. Retrieved 2 January 2016.
- ^ "Azhagu Kutti Chellam Movie Review". KOLLY TALK. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
