Azhagumagan (transl. Handsome boy) is a 2018 Indian Tamil language action drama film written and directed by Azhagan Selva in his directorial debut. The film stars newcomer Arjjun Udhay in the male lead role alongside Malayalam actress Malavika Wales in the female lead role who made her Tamil film debut.[1] The film is produced by Arjjun Udhay under the production banner Avatar Movies, and it is distributed by Sri Murugan Cine Arts company. James Vasanthan composed music for the film while editing is handled by C. K. Mahesh.[2] The film was released on 10 August 2018 after a six year-long delay.
| Azhagumagan | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Azhagan Selva |
| Written by | Azhagan Selva |
| Produced by | Arjjun Udhay |
| Starring | Arjjun Udhay Malavika Wales |
| Cinematography | Akku Ajmal |
| Edited by | C. K. Mahesh |
| Music by | James Vasanthan |
Production company | Avatar Movies |
| Distributed by | Sri Murugan Cine Arts |
Release date |
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Running time | 136 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editThis article needs a plot summary. (August 2018) |
Synopsis
editThe story is based on the premise that life goes on irrespective of the problems that people face every day.
Cast
editAs per the film's opening and closing credits:[3]
- Arjjun Udhay as Guna
- Malavika Wales as Vasanthi
- G. M. Kumar
- Pawan
- Ilavarasu as Azhagu
- Singampuli
- Nitish Veera
- Senthi Kumari as Azhagu's wife
- Meesai Rajendranath as Higher official
- Munnar Ramesh as Police officer
- Cheran Raj as Police Inspector
- Naadodigal Gopal as Uncle
- Thavasi
- Vijay Ganesh
Production
editAzhagan Selva, who worked as a former associate to film director Karu Pazhaniappan, made his debut directorial venture through this project.[2] Debutant Arjjun Udhay was chosen to play the male lead role and Malavika Wales was roped in to play the female lead role, which marked her first Tamil feature film.[4] This movie was supposed to be the first Tamil film release for Malavika as it was slated for 2013 release before the releases of her other projects, including Enna Satham Indha Neram and Arusuvai Arasan in 2014.[5] The production of the film commenced in 2012 and was reported to have completed its post production status in 2013. However, the release of the film was delayed due to financial troubles for six years. The film then initially announced to have its theatrical release on 3 August 2018 but was again postponed due to censorship issues before its original release on 10 August 2018.[5]
The film is set in the backdrop of the rural regions of South Tamil Nadu, and most of the portions of the film were shot in Theni and Kerala.[6]
Soundtrack
editThe music for the film is scored by James Vasanthan while lyrics are penned by Yugabharathi, Thamarai and Mohanraj. The album was released on 3 August 2013 and received positive reviews from the audience.[7] The film consists of four songs.[8]
| Azhagumagan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | 3 August 2013 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 18:33 | |||
| Producer | James Vasanthan | |||
| James Vasanthan chronology | ||||
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| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Koothadikuthu Koothadikuthu" | Shankar Mahadevan | 4:59 |
| 2. | "Manasula Manasula" | Hariharan Pooja Vaidyanath | 5:35 |
| 3. | "Yenna Solla" | Jay Sai Sutha | 3:02 |
| 4. | "Yenna Yenna Idhu" | Nivas | 4:57 |
References
edit- ^ ‘அழகுமகன்’!, தென் மாவட்ட மக்களின் உணர்ச்சிகளை பிரதிபலிக்கும். "தென் மாவட்ட மக்களின் உணர்ச்சிகளை பிரதிபலிக்கும் 'அழகுமகன்'!". cinemainbox.com. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
- ^ a b "அழகு மகனுக்காக காத்திருந்த மாளவிகா வாலஸ்". Dinamalar. Archived from the original on 27 July 2018. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
- ^ "Azhagu Magan Tamil Full Movie | Malavika Wales | Ilavarasu | Arjun Udahay | Vasanthi" – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ "அழகுமகன் - விரைவில்.திரையில். - 4tamil cinema | DailyHunt". DailyHunt. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
- ^ a b "Malavika Wales plays a rural belle". Deccan Chronicle. 27 July 2018. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
- ^ "'Azhagumagan' to release on August 3". Sify. Archived from the original on 26 July 2018. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
- ^ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (17 August 2013). "Audio Beat: Azhagu Magan - Striking the right note". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
- ^ Azhagumagan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), retrieved 15 August 2018
External links
edit- Azhagumagan at IMDb