Erumbu (transl. Ant) is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language drama film written, directed, and produced by Suresh G.[1] It stars Charle, M. S. Bhaskar, George Maryan, Monica Siva and Shakthi Rithvik.[2][3] The music is composed by Arun Raj, and the film released on 16 June 2023.

Erumbu
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySuresh G
Written bySuresh G
Produced bySuresh Gunasekaran
Starring
CinematographyK. S. Kalidass
Edited byThiyagarajan M
Music byArun Raj
Production
company
Mandru GVS Production
Distributed byBlockbuster Production
Release date
  • 16 June 2023 (2023-06-16)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

The film is titled Erumbu because the two kids, Muthu (Rithvik) and Pachamma (Monica), face struggles regardless of their age, which is compared to an ant carrying a weight equal to 20 times its actual weight.[4]

Plot edit

A young boy, Muthu, loses a one-gram ring and sets out to find it before his family returns house. Throughout the journey, his sister Pachamma and a friend support him.

Cast edit

Production edit

The film was produced by Suresh Gunasekaran under the banner of Mandru GVS Production.[5] The cinematography of the film was done by K. S. Kalidass, and the editing of the film was done by Thiyagarajan M.[6] The film was shot in Kattumannarkoil in 2021.[7] The first look poster and trailer for the film was released on 17 May 2023.[8]

Music edit

The music for the film was composed by Arun Raj, who earlier composed music for Thadam.[9][10]

Erumbu
Soundtrack album by
Arun Raj
Released2023
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length7:12
LanguageTamil
LabelSaregama
ProducerArun Raj
Arun Raj chronology
Kadamaiyai Sei
(2022)
Erumbu
(2023)
Pizza 3: The Mummy
(2023)
Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Chikku Bukku Chikku"Suresh G, Arun RajMeghna Sumesh3:16
2."Oru Oorula"Arun BharathiPradeep Kumar, Arun Raj3:56
Total length:7:12

Release edit

The film was released on 16 June 2023.[citation needed]

Reception edit

Logesh Balachandran of The Times of India gave the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Erumbu is a must-watch for anyone who appreciates a simple story with good intentions."[11] Jayabhuvaneshwari B of Cinema Express gave it 2 out of 5 stars and wrote, "The film's story is as predictable as one of your own."[12]

A critic from Vikatan gave the film a mixed review, stating that "the filmmaking style is more like a short film than a feature film."[13] A critic from Maalai Malar gave the film a mixed review, stating that "Erumbu - slow."[14]

A critic from Tamizh Padam gave it 2.75 out of 5 stars, praised the performances of all actors, and criticized the film, stating "it seemed like a documentary film."[15] Siddarth Srinivas of Only Kollywood gave it 3.25 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Erumbu is a sweet feel-good story that gathers a good amount of emotions and expresses them in a nice way to audiences."[16]

References edit

  1. ^ "மாறுப்பட்ட ஜோனர்..ஈர்க்கும் காட்சிகள்.. எறும்பு படத்தின் டிரெய்லர் இதோ". Zee Hindustan Tamil (in Tamil). 18 May 2023. Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  2. ^ V, Aarthi. "Erumbu: 'எறும்பு பட கதை இது தான்' - போட்டு உடைத்த இயக்குநர் சுரேஷ்". Tamil Hindustan Times (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  3. ^ "ஈர்க்கும் காட்சிகளும் வசனமும் - சார்லியின் 'எறும்பு' ட்ரெய்லர் எப்படி?". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 17 May 2023. Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  4. ^ Bureau, Dt Next (17 November 2022). "Director Suresh's kids' film Erumbu to release soon". DT next. Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  5. ^ "உலக அரங்கில் முதல் தமிழ் சினிமா 'எறும்பு' - நடிகர் சார்லி பேச்சு". Nakkheeran. 18 May 2023. Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  6. ^ "Erumbu to be a feel good drama, says director Suresh G". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  7. ^ "Makers of 'Erumbu' releases first look poster". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  8. ^ "எறும்பு படத்தின் டிரெய்லர் வெளியானது". Dinamani (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 17 May 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  9. ^ V, Aarthi. "Arun Raj: 'ரசித்து ரசித்து இசையமைத்தேன், இது ஓர் உலகப்படம்' - இசையமைப்பாளர் அருண்ராஜ்". Tamil Hindustan Times (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  10. ^ "Chikku Bukku Chikku song from Erumbu is here". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 31 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  11. ^ "Erumbu Movie Review : A small film with some good surprises". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 15 June 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  12. ^ "Erumbu Movie Review: Inadequate world-building, predictability makes this a middling film". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 17 June 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  13. ^ டீம், விகடன் (16 June 2023). "எறும்பு விமர்சனம்: சிறுவர்களின் நடிப்பு சூப்பர், ஆனால் குறும்படம் அளவிலான கதை போதுமானதா?". Vikatan (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 17 June 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  14. ^ "Erumbu". www.maalaimalar.com (in Tamil). 16 June 2023. Archived from the original on 17 June 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  15. ^ D, Robert (15 June 2023). "எறும்பு தமிழ் திரைப்பட விமர்சனம்". Thamizhpadam. Archived from the original on 15 June 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  16. ^ Srinivas, Siddarth (15 June 2023). "Erumbu Movie Review". Only Kollywood. Archived from the original on 15 June 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.

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