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Naan Kadavul Illai (transl. I am Not God) is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language vigilante action film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar, starring Samuthirakani and Sakshi Agarwal. It was released on 3 March 2023 in a clash against Bagheera (2023) and Ayothi (2023).[1]
| Naan Kadavul Illai | |
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 Official Release Poster | |
| Directed by | S. A. Chandrasekhar |
| Written by | S. A. Chandrasekhar |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Magesh K. Dev |
| Edited by | Prabhakar |
| Music by | Siddharth Vipin |
Production company | Star Makers |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast edit
- Samuthirakani as Senthooran
- Sakshi Agarwal as Leena
- Saravanan as Veerappan
- S. A. Chandrasekhar
- Ineya
- Yuvan Mayilsamy
- Imman Annachi as Abdullah
- Diana Sri
- Rohini
- Selva kumar
Production edit
The film began production during October 2020, with S. A. Chandrasekhar launching a directorial venture after media reports suggested that Capmaari (2019) would be his last film.[2] The shoot of the film was completed by 2021, with promotions beginning during September 2021.[3] On her action-related role in the film, Sakshi Agarwal took up stunt training from Kanal Kannan.[4]
Soundtrack edit
The soundtrack was composed by Siddharth Vipin.[5][6]
- Kanne En Kanmaniye – Saindhavi, S. A. Chandrasekhar
- Oho Villain – MC Rude
Reception edit
The film was released on 3 February 2023 across Tamil Nadu. A critic from Cinema Express wrote "mediocrity thrives in this reckless revenge drama" and that the film was a "self-indulgent, overlong, incoherent rehash of the SAC formula".[7] A critic from Dina Thanthi gave the film a negative review.[8]
References edit
- ^ "Samuthirakani's Naan Kadavul Illai gets a release date". Cinema Express. 20 January 2023. Archived from the original on 17 February 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- ^ "SA Chandrasekar's next has Samuthirakani and Sakshi Agarwal in the lead". The News Minute. 19 October 2020. Archived from the original on 17 February 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- ^ "First look of Naan Kadavul Illai out". Cinema Express. 7 September 2021. Archived from the original on 17 February 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- ^ "Sakshi Aggarwal on performing action scenes for 'Naan Kadavul Illai' – Exclusive". The Times of India. 17 February 2023. Archived from the original on 17 February 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- ^ "Naan Kadavul Illai". JioSaavn. Archived from the original on 19 February 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
- ^ "Naan Kadavul Illai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 19 February 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
- ^ "Naan Kadavul Illai Movie Review: Mediocrity thrives in this reckless revenge drama". Cinema Express. 4 February 2023. Archived from the original on 10 February 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- ^ "சினிமா விமர்சனம் : நான் கடவுள் இல்லை". Dina Thanthi (in Tamil). 6 February 2023. Archived from the original on 17 February 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
