Seyal (transl. Action) is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Ravi Abbulu in his comeback. The film stars Rajan Tejeshwar and Tharushi with Chammak Chandra, Renuka, Ramdoss and Vinodhini Vaidyanathan in supportive roles. Siddharth Vipin was hired to score music for the film while cinematography is handled by A. Elaiyaraja.[1] The film was released on 18 May 2018 alongside Ilaiyaraaja musical combo 18.05.2009 and received average reviews from the audience.[2]

Seyal
Directed byRavi Abbulu
Written byRavi Abbulu
Produced byCR Rajan
StarringRajan Tejeshwar
Tharushi
Chammak Chandra
Vinodhini
CinematographyElaiyaraja
Edited byNirmal
Music bySiddharth Vipin
Production
company
CR Creations
Release date
  • 18 May 2018 (2018-05-18)
Running time
130 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Synopsis

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A youngster thrashes a gangster following a minor altercation. The gangster who suffers a loss of face, now seeks revenge.

Cast

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Production

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The film was announced by director Ravi Abbulu who made his comeback as film director after 17 long years as he last directed Vijay starrer Shahjahan in 2001.[3] The director lamenting himself that he had to wait for a long time to direct films in order to choose good scripts. The director hired Telugu actor Rajan Tejeshwar in the male lead role who eventually made his Tamil film debut and the film is produced by Rajan Tejeshwar's father CR Rajan under his production banner CR Creations.[4][5] Another Telugu film actor Chammak Chandra was also hired to play a supporting role in the film as the latter also made his Tamil film debut alongside the lead actor.[6]

Soundtrack

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The music for the film is scored by Siddharth Vipin and the soundtrack was launched on 5 January 2018 consisting of four songs.[7] Lalithanand penned lyrics for the songs. The album was well received by the audience.

Seyal (Original Motion Picture)
Soundtrack album by
Released5 January 2018
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length16:44
LabelTrendMusic
Siddharth Vipin chronology
1971: Beyond Borders
(2017)
Seyal (Original Motion Picture)
(2018)
Junga
(2018)
Soundtrack
No.TitleMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Vittu Thallu"Siddharth VipinJagadeesh3:27
2."Maatikiten"Siddharth VipinAysha Farheen4:11
3."Neeva Uyre"Siddharth VipinChinmayi
Karthik
5:03
4."Kozhi Mutte"Siddharth VipinAnthony Daasan4:03

References

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  1. ^ "செயல்". Maalaimalar. 19 May 2018. Archived from the original on 27 December 2018. Retrieved 27 December 2018.
  2. ^ "Seyal Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Seyal by Times of India", The Times of India, retrieved 27 December 2018
  3. ^ "A comeback after 17 years for director Ravi Abbulu". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 27 December 2018. Retrieved 27 December 2018.
  4. ^ Subramanian, Anupama (19 May 2018). "Seyal movie review: Debutant Rajan Tejeshwar does a decent job". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 27 December 2018. Retrieved 27 December 2018.
  5. ^ "Telugu actor Rajan Tejeshwar to debut in Tamil film". The Times of India. 2 May 2018. Archived from the original on 8 January 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2018.
  6. ^ "Baby steps in Tamil cinema". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 27 December 2018. Retrieved 27 December 2018.
  7. ^ "Seyal Tamil movie trailer". Behindwoods. 29 December 2017. Archived from the original on 27 December 2018. Retrieved 27 December 2018.
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