Tea Kadai Raja (transl. Tea, store, king) is a 2016 Indian Tamil romantic film written and directed by newcomer Raja Subbiah.[1][2][3] The film stars Raja Subbiah and Neha Gayatri, and was released on 8 April 2016 by Sri Thenandal Films. The title Tea Kadai Raja signifies the ordinary boys who are next door. The title was inspired from the lyric "Tea Kada Raja" from the title track of Velaiyilla Pattathari (2014).[4][5]
| Tea Kadai Raja | |
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 Release poster | |
| Tamil: டீ கடை ராஜா | |
| Directed by | Raja Subbiah |
| Written by | Raja Subbiah |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Elan |
| Edited by | Muthuraj |
Production company | Funtoon Talkies |
| Distributed by | Sri Thenandal Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 107 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot edit
The story centers around boys who live next door to each other and revolves around a love affair of one of the boys in his semi urban backdrop.[6]
Cast edit
- Raja Subbiah as Saravana
- Neha Gayatri as Sona
- Yogi Babu as Saravana's friend
- Madhan Bob
- Sharmila Thapa as Teacher
- Anuradha Krishna
- Moorthy
- Avanthika Mohan
- Mythili
- Rindhu Ravi
- Kattabomman
- K. P. Siva
- Sukanya
Production edit
For Dhanush, Samantha and Amy Jackson starrer Thanga Magan, Tea Kadai Raja was speculated to be the film's title.[7] Tea Kadai Raja then became the chosen title of debut venture of Funtoon Talkies. Director Marudhu Raja states "Some of the incidents that happened in my life are what inspired me to make this film. Everybody will be able to relate to this film," says Raja, who relates that "all of us are beautiful in one way or the other".[6]
Soundtrack edit
| Tea Kadai Raja | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Dhanraj Manickam | |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Label | Trend Music |
Dhanraj Manickam's soundtrack consists of nine tracks including one instrumental theme and one Gana song sung by Gana Bala.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ae Nanba Kelu" | Uma Subramaniam | Dhanraj Manickam | 3:35 |
| 2. | "Asathuthadi Un Azhagu" | Marudhu Raja / Raja Subbiah | Dhanraj Manickam | 4:06 |
| 3. | "Melinchu Pona" | Uma Subramaniam | Rupesh | 4:32 |
| 4. | "Thavaniyil Tajmahal" | Sirkali Sirpi | Mathichiyam Bala, Keerti Iyer | 3:59 |
| 5. | "Sandhayila Bajarula" | Gana Bala | Gana Bala | 4:28 |
| 6. | "Uyire Uyire" | Dhanraj Manickam | Dhanraj Manickam | 2:01 |
| 7. | "Beepa Podu (Trailer Theme)" | Dhanraj Manickam | Dhanraj Manickam | 0:56 |
| 8. | "Tea Kadai Raja (Title Theme)" | Dhanraj Manickam | Dhanraj Manickam | 0:48 |
| 9. | "Success of Love (Instrumental Theme)" | 1:11 |
Release edit
The film was released on 8 April 2016 by Sri Thenandal Films. The satellite TV rights and YouTube rights were acquired by Raj TV.
References edit
- ^ "Etcetera". The Hindu. 9 April 2016. Archived from the original on 24 March 2022. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
- ^ "டீ கடை ராஜா [Tea Kadai Raja]". Maalai Malar (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 24 March 2022. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
- ^ "நேஹா நடிக்கும் டி கடை ராஜா [Neha acts in Tea Kadai Raja]". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 19 September 2015.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (1 April 2016). "More of the 'Beep' phenomenon". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
- ^ Chithirappaavai, D. Meera (4 April 2016). ""I WISH DHANUSH PLAYED THE LEAD"". Behindwoods.
- ^ a b K. R., Manigandan (28 March 2016). "IAS Trainer is Now a Filmmaker". New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 28 March 2016. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- ^ "Preview". The New Indian Express. 18 December 2015. Archived from the original on 24 December 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
