Mudhal Mudhal Mudhal Varai (transl. From beginning to beginning) also known as M3V, is a 2008 Tamil language film directed by debutant Krishnan Seshadri Gomatam, who previously worked as an assistant to Mani Rathnam and P. C. Sreeram. The film stars Sathyajit, Anuja Iyer, and Charan. This film features a hundred new faces for the first time in Tamil cinema.[1]
| Mudhal Mudhal Mudhal Varai | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Krishnan Seshadri Gomatam |
| Written by | Krishnan Seshadri Gomatam |
| Produced by | Krishnan Seshadri Gomatam |
| Starring | Sathyajit Anuja Iyer Charan Vidya Easwaran Keevna Kumaravel |
| Cinematography | Fowzia Fathima |
| Edited by | B. Lenin |
| Music by | Aslam Mustafa |
Production company | Krena Cinema |
Release date |
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Running time | 143 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast edit
- Sathyajit as Hayagreev "Haggy"[1]
- Anuja Iyer as Sindhu[1]
- Charan as Mahesh[1]
- Vidya Easwaran as Maya[1]
- Keevna as Tryaeshika[1]
- E. Kumaravel as Gopal[1]
- M. V. Sriram
- Murari
- Senthil as Selvam "Shakespeare"[1]
Production edit
The film was made on a budget of ₹2.5 crore (worth ₹9.2 crore in 2021 prices) and featured over 100 new faces.
Soundtrack edit
The songs were composed by Aslam Mustafa.
- "Soup Song"[2]
- "Kondadum" - M. J. Shriram
Critical reception edit
A critic from Behindwoods wrote "M3V is not something that one would expect to be accepted at all levels. In fact, one would give it chances only in multiplexes and even here only select audience with patience and observation might be able to fully appreciate it. Niche, is what we would like to call it. Congrats, director Krishna Shehsadri Komadam for being daringly different."[3] A critic from Rediff.com wrote "Commercial movie-lovers might not find this to their taste but if you're a lover of fairly realistic cinema, capturing the life of an urban metrosexual's life and times, then M3V is for you".[4] A critic from Chennai Online wrote that "To sum up, M3V impresses in parts and fails to emerge as a wholesome movie".[5]
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Outcome | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | New York International Independent Film and Video Festival | Best Drama Feature in the Best Feature film – International | Krishnan Seshadri Gomatam | Won | [6] [7] |
| Cairo International Film Festival | Feature Digital Films – Silver Award | Krishnan Seshadri Gomatam | Won | [7] [8] | |
| International Film Fest in Nagpur | Best Female Lead | Anuja Iyer | Won | [9] |
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h Dhananjayan, G (2014). PRIDE OF TAMIL CINEMA: 1931 TO 2013: Tamil Films that have earned National and International Recognition. Blue Ocean Publishers. p. 594. ISBN 978-0-670-08620-7.
- ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: 'Soup Song' from M3V (Mudhal Mudhal Mudhal Varai) by Krishnan Seshadri Gomatam. YouTube.
- ^ "MUDHAL MUDHAL MUDHAL VARAI MOVIE REVIEW – Behindwoods.com M3V C P Satyajit Anuja Iyer Charan Keevna Kumaravel Vidya Easwaran Direction Krishnan Seshadri Gomatam Music Aslam Mustafa Banner Krsna cinema hot images tamil picture gallery images". www.behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 7 June 2019. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
- ^ "Review: Mudhal Mudhal Mudhal Varai". www.rediff.com. Archived from the original on 12 February 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
- ^ "Film review: 'Mudhal Mudhal Mudhal Varai' (M3V)". chennaionline.com. Archived from the original on 31 May 2009. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
- ^ Australia, Michael Kors Selma (24 April 2009). "Tamil Film Mudhal Mudhal Mudhal Varai bags New York Festival Award". Media News. Archived from the original on 24 August 2014. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
- ^ a b Mass Media in India. Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. 2010. ISBN 9788123017488. Archived from the original on 18 March 2024. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
- ^ "Triumph of Seshadri's maiden venture | Entertainment – Gulf News". Archived from the original on 18 March 2024. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
- ^ Raghavan, Nikhil (14 February 2011). "Toast to Tamil cinema". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 18 March 2024. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
