Kasethan Kadavulada (transl. Only money is god) is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language heist comedy film written, produced and directed by R. Kannan. It is a remake of the 1972 Tamil film of the same name. The film stars Shiva, Priya Anand, and Yogi Babu, with Urvashi, Karunakaran, Sivaangi Krishnakumar, Pugazh, Thalaivaasal Vijay and Manobala in supporting roles. It revolves around a man collaborating with his cousin and a friend to steal money from his stingy sister-in-law.
| Kasethan Kadavulada | |
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| Directed by | R. Kannan |
| Screenplay by | R. Kannan |
| Based on | Kasethan Kadavulada by Chithralaya Gopu |
| Produced by | R. Kannan |
| Starring | Shiva Priya Anand Yogi Babu |
| Cinematography | Prasanna Kumar |
| Edited by | Nadan Surya |
| Music by | RS Rajprathap |
Production companies | Masala Pix MKRP Productions |
| Distributed by | E5 Entertainment |
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Running time | 130 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
The film was announced in July 2021. Principal photography began the same month and ended by the following August within 35 working days. The film was released in theatres on 27 May 2023, following multiple delays since October 2022 caused by legal and financial issues.
Plot
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Ramu, his friend Babu, and cousin Murali collaborate to steal money from Ramu's stingy sister-in-law Sharadha.
Cast
edit- Shiva as Ramu
- Priya Anand as Shakthi
- Urvashi as Sharadha
- Yogi Babu as Babu
- Thalaivaasal Vijay as Saga
- VTV Ganesh as Dr. Elangeeran
- Karunakaran as Murali
- Manobala as Sundaram
- Subbu Panchu as the blackmailer
- Sivaangi Krishnakumar as Sakthi
- Siddharth Vipin as Sridhar
- P. L. Thenappan as ACP Govindaraj
- King Kong as Babu's customer
- Yogi Devaraj as a moneylender
- Pugazh as Jack
Production
editOn 7 July 2021, R. Kannan announced he would be remaking the 1972 Tamil film Kasethan Kadavulada, directing and producing the remake under his banner Masala Pix, with MKRP Productions co-producing. As part of the announcement, Shiva would play the lead role originally done by R. Muthuraman, with Yogi Babu and Urvashi reprising the roles by originally portrayed Thengai Srinivasan and Manorama.[1] Principal photography began on 16 July, along with the announcement that Priya Anand and Karunakaran would be reprising the roles originally played by Lakshmi and Srikanth. Sivaangi Krishnakumar was also announced in an undisclosed role.[2] Pugazh later joined the cast in the role of a hacker, a character not present in the original film,[3] and Thalaivaasal Vijay said he would be reprising Vennira Aadai Moorthy's role.[4] By 11 August, filming was 80% complete.[5] Most of the film was shot on a bungalow set erected by art director Rajkumar at East Coast Road.[6] Filming wrapped by 23 August within 35 working days.[7]
Soundtrack
editThe soundtrack is composed by debutant RS Rajprathap, replacing Kannan (not the director) who was originally announced as composer.[8] It features a remix of "Jambulingame Jadaadaraa" from the original film.[6]
Release
editKasethan Kadavulada was initially scheduled to release in theatres on 7 October 2022,[9] but was postponed, reportedly due to the success of Ponniyin Selvan: I resulting in non-availability of screens for other films.[10] It was then scheduled to release on 23 December 2022,[11] and later 10 February 2023,[12] but then indefinitely delayed due to legal and financial issues.[13] It was later scheduled to release in theatres on 24 March 2023,[14] but all shows on that date were cancelled.[15] Shortly thereafter, the film's theatrical release was again indefinitely postponed,[16][17] but the following month, it was announced to release in theatres on 12 May 2023.[18] Shortly after missing that date, it was pushed to 26 May,[19] being released the day after.[20] The film's post-theatrical television satellite rights were sold to Sun TV and the streaming rights to Sun NXT.[21] It began streaming there from 23 June 2023.[22]
Reception
editM Suganth of The Times of India gave 1 star out of 5 and wrote that "In the end, all that the film accomplishes is a grave injustice to not only to its cast and crew, and audiences".[23] A critic from Puthiya Thalaimurai stated that it is a shame that the script team of this film did not take the same amount of effort that the audience needed to watch the film and rated 0.5 out of 5.[24] Jayabhuvaneshwari B of Cinema Express said, "Sloppy dialogue delivery and forcefully fit one-liners make Kasethan Kadavulada a largely superficial remake that makes one think if the kaasu (transl. money) spent on the film was even worth it".[25]
References
edit- ^ "R Kannan announces remake of Kasethan Kadavulada". Cinema Express. 7 July 2021. Archived from the original on 7 July 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ Lakshmi, V (16 July 2021). "Priya Anand teams up with Mirchi Shiva in Kasethan Kadavulada". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 21 July 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ Lakshmi, V (26 July 2021). "Pugazh is a hacker in Kasethan Kadavulada". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 17 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ Sangeetha, P (28 August 2021). "My latest Hindi release is an important film in my career, says Vijay". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 28 August 2021. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
- ^ "Mirchi Shiva, Priya Anand's 'Kasethan Kadavulada' shooting nears completion". The Times of India. 11 August 2021. Archived from the original on 11 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ a b Lakshmi, V (17 August 2021). "Shoot at Site: Cult heist comedy Kasethan Kadavulada gets a new makeover". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 17 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "Kasethan Kadavulada shooting wrapped up in 35 days". The Times of India. 23 August 2021. Archived from the original on 24 August 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ Kasethan Kadavulada – Official Trailer | Shiva | Priya Anand | Yogi Babu | R. Kannan | Raj Pratap. Sun TV. 22 July 2022. Archived from the original on 4 October 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2022 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Kasethan Kadavulada to hit screens on this date". Cinema Express. 31 August 2022. Archived from the original on 4 September 2022. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
- ^ "Borrder, Coffee with Kadhal, Kasethan Kadavulada release pushed due to PS:I?". OTTPlay. 4 October 2022. Archived from the original on 4 October 2022. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
- ^ Sundar, Anusha (30 November 2022). "Kasethan Kadavulada gets a new release date". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 7 December 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- ^ Ramachandran, Avinash (15 January 2023). "Kasethan Kadavulada gets new release date". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 15 January 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
- ^ "'காசேதான் கடவுளடா' படத்தை இப்போதைக்கு வெளியிட மாட்டோம்: ஐகோர்ட்டில் தயாரிப்பு நிறுவனம் உத்தரவாதம்". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 1 March 2023. Archived from the original on 2 March 2023. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
- ^ ஆவுடையப்பன், பேச்சி (22 March 2023). "Director Atlee: ஜூனியர் நடிகர்களிடம் கமிஷன் வாங்கிய அட்லீ? - கே.ராஜன் பகிரங்க குற்றச்சாட்டு". ABP Live (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
- ^ "காசேதான் கடவுளடா - காலைக் காட்சிகள் ரத்து" [Kasethan Kadavulada morning shows cancelled]. Dinamalar (in Tamil). 24 March 2023. Archived from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
- ^ 'காசேதான் கடவுளடா' வெளியீடு தள்ளி வைப்பு [Kasethan Kadavulada release postponed]. Dinamalar (in Tamil). 25 March 2023. Archived from the original on 25 March 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
- ^ "Leo actress Priya Anand and Shiva's Kasethan Kadavulada gets postponed again". OTTPlay. 25 March 2023. Archived from the original on 12 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ^ "Kasethan Kadavulada to release on May 12". The Times of India. 15 April 2023. Archived from the original on 15 April 2023. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ B, Jayabhuvaneshwari (16 May 2023). "Kasethan Kadavulada gets new release date". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 16 May 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ பூபாலன், மு. (27 May 2023). "What to watch on Theatre & OTT: இந்த மே கடைசி வாரம் என்னென்ன படம் பார்க்கலாம்?!". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 27 May 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "Kaasethaan Kadavulada, a comic caper, is expected to hit the screens soon". OTTPlay. 22 September 2022. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
- ^ "Kasethan Kadavulada On SUN NXT, Theera Kaadhal On Netflix, Kazhuvethi Moorkkan On Prime - Tamil Movie OTT Releases New". indiantvinfo.com. 22 June 2023. Archived from the original on 10 July 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
- ^ Suganth, M (27 May 2023). "Kasethan Kadavulada Movie Review : Kannan's remake lacks both fun and flavour". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 27 May 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ Kg, karthi (27 May 2023). "காசேதான் கடவுளடா | ஒரிஜினல் படத்தை யூடியூப்லயாவது பார்த்திருக்கலாமே சார்..!". Puthiya Thalaimurai (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 27 May 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ B, Jayabhuvaneshwari (28 May 2023). "Kasethan Kadavulada Movie Review: Very few laughs in this rather disappointing remake of a 70s class". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 28 May 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
