Odu Raja Odu

Odu Raja Odu
poster of Odu Raja Odu
Tamil ஓடு ராஜா ஓடு
Directed by Nishanth Ravindaran
Jathin Sanker Raj
Produced by Vijay Moolan
Written by Nishanth Ravindaran
Screenplay by Nishanth Ravindaran
Starring Guru Somasundaram
Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli
Nassar
Simran
Venkatesh Harinathan
Deepak Bagga
Charuhasan
Music by Tosh Nanda
Cinematography Sunil CK
Jathin Sanker Raj
Edited by Nishanth Ravindaran
Distributed by Vijay Moolan Talkies
Release date
  • 17 August 2018 (2018-08-17)
Running time
 122 minutes
Country India
Language Tamil

Odu Raja Odu simply known as ORO (English: Run Raja Run) is a 2018 Indian Tamil black comedy drama film directed by duo Nishanth Ravindaran and Jathin Sanker Raj in their directorial debuts.[1][2] Nishanth Ravindaran has also written the screenplay and handled editing. The film stars Guru Somasundaram in the male lead role alongside Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli in the female lead role while Anand Sami, Nassar, Simran, Deepak Bagga, Charu Hassan, Power Star Srinivasan, Venkatesh Harinathan, Sona Heiden play pivotal and supportive roles in the film.[3] The film is produced and distributed by Vijay Moolan Talkies.[4] The film also marks the comeback of veteran actress Simran in a cameo role and also marked the acting debut of her husband Deepak Bagga who played the antagonist role.[5][6] The movie is produced by Vijay Moolan and music is scored by debutant Tosh Nanda. The film released on 17 August 2018.[7][8]

Plot

Manohar (Guru Somasundaram) is a jobless struggling writer whose life pressurises him to get a set top box for her and he goes out with his friend who is a drug peddler, Peter (Venkatesh Harinathan) to fulfill her wish for their wedding anniversary. But to their misfortune, both Manohar and Peter are threatened by gangster Veerabadhran (Deepak Bagga) and his sidekick to close a deal for them. However things go awry for them as they land in a retired gangster Kali Muthu's (Nassar) place for help, but it only lead to another mishap.[9]

Synopsis

The story revolves around a newly married couple and how a set top box wreaks havoc in their lives.[10]

Cast

Production

Nishanth Ravindaran who primarily worked as post production supervisor in films including Vishwaroopam joined hands with cinematographer Jathin Sanker Raj for their maiden directorial venture with the film titled as Odu Raja Odu.[11] The film was produced by Vijay Moolan under his production company Vijay Moolan Talkies and was co-produced by Rajendran EM and Varghese Moolan.[12] Tosh Nanda who worked as a part of sound department in few Malayalam films roped in as the music director for the film and also made his debut as a full time music composer. The official trailer of the film was released on 5 August 2018.[13]

The first look poster of the film was released by actor Madhavan on 23 September 2016.[14][15][16]

Music

The official Promo Song Bum Ha Rum was released by Vijay Sethupathi on his Facebook page on 4 March 2017.[17][18]

Odu Raja Odu
Soundtrack album by Tosh Nanda
Released 11 August 2018 (2018-August-11)[19]
Recorded Candle Light Productions
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Length 19:24
Language Tamil
Label Divo Music
Producer Vijay Moolan
External audio
Audio Jukebox on YouTube
Track List
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Bum Ha Rum"KavithranTosh NandaKarthik, Shwetha Mohan & Abishek03:08
2."Life Ippo Gaali"Ken Royson & Naveen Paul RajanTosh NandaAparna03:21
3."Life Happy"KavithranTosh NandaAbishek02:06
4."Thamaasu Thamaasu"ParinamanTosh NandaSamana Raja04:47
5."Kaarirule Kaarirule"Swaminathan DindigulTosh NandaShaktisree Gopalan02:47
6."Dickey Gone"Ken RoysonTosh NandaAryan Dinesh, Ken Royson, Tosh Nanda03:15
Total length:19:24

Release

The film had its theatrical release on 17 August 2018, clashes with another black comedy film Kolamavu Kokila which stars Nayanthara in the prominent role, in the box office.[20] However the film was highly criticised and received negative reviews from the audience and critics for forced pathos in the comedy film upon the release.[21][22]

References

  1. ↑ "Odu Raja Odu (2018) | Odu Raja Odu Tamil Movie | Odu Raja Odu Review, Cast & Crew, Release Date, Photos, Videos – Filmibeat". FilmiBeat. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  2. ↑ Odu Raja Odu Movie Review {3.0/5}: Critic Review of Odu Raja Odu by Times of India, retrieved 17 August 2018
  3. ↑ "Charuhasan turns retired gangster". Deccan Chronicle. 2016-10-04. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  4. ↑ Nath, Parshathy J. (2017-04-12). "Candlelight, celluloid dreams". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  5. ↑ "கணவருடன் நடித்த சிம்ரன்- ட்ரெய்லர் வெளியீடு (வீடியோ)– News18 Tamil". News18 Tamil. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  6. ↑ "Simran's husband against 'Joker' Guru Somasundaram - Kannada Movie News - IndiaGlitz.com". IndiaGlitz.com. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  7. ↑ "Guru Somasundaram and Lakshmi Priya new movie release date announced - Tamil Movie News - IndiaGlitz.com". IndiaGlitz.com. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  8. ↑ "Odu Raja Odu review. Odu Raja Odu Tamil movie review, story, rating - IndiaGlitz.com". IndiaGlitz.com. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  9. ↑ "Set Top Box plays a crucial role in Odu Raja Odu". Deccan Chronicle. 2018-08-08. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  10. ↑ "Odu Raja Odu traces a day in a marriage". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  11. ↑ "Guru Somasundaram talks about Odu Raja Odu". Behindwoods. 2016-10-03. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
  12. ↑ "Vijay Moolan Fulfils His Dream With The Film 'Odu Raja Odu'". Desimartini. 2018-08-17. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  13. ↑ "'Odu Raja Odu' trailer - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  14. ↑ Odu Raja Odu (2016-09-23), Odu Raja Odu | First Look Poster Reveal by Madhavan, retrieved 17 August 2018
  15. ↑ "Chennai365 | Actor Madhavan Reveiled First Look Poster of "Odu Raja Odu" Stills | Chennai365". chennai365.com. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  16. ↑ "Events - Madhavan launches 'Odu Raja Odu' first look poster Movie Trailer Launch - IndiaGlitz Tamil". IndiaGlitz.com. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  17. ↑ divomovies (2017-03-04), Bum Ha Rum - Odu Raja Odu (Official Promo) Acapella ft. Guru Somasundaram | Nasser | Anandsami, retrieved 2018-08-21
  18. ↑ "Vijay Sethupathi". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2018-08-21.
  19. ↑ "Odu Raja Odu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Gaana.
  20. ↑ "Weekend Watch: Kolamaavu Kokila, Odu Raja Odu, Annanukku Jey Are The Tamil Releases This Week". Silverscreen.in. 2018-08-16. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  21. ↑ "'Odu Raja Odu' review: Forced pathos spoils this quirky comedy". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
  22. ↑ Newstoday. "Review: Odu Raja Odu - Quirky comedy - News Today". News Today. Retrieved 2018-08-18.
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