Pa Paandi
| Pa Pandi | |
|---|---|
 Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Dhanush |
| Produced by | Dhanush |
| Written by |
Dhanush Subramaniam Siva |
| Starring |
Rajkiran Revathi Prasanna Chaya Singh |
| Music by | Sean Roldan |
| Cinematography | Velraj |
| Edited by | Prasanna GK |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | K Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 125 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Pa Paandi (formerly titled as Power Paandi) is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language comedy-drama film produced, written and directed by Dhanush in his directorial debut. The film features Rajkiran in the title role, while Revathi, Prasanna and Chaya Singh play pivotal roles. The venture began production in September 2016 and was released in April 2017 to positive reviews.
This movie was remade in Kannada as Ambi Ning Vayassaytho, which features Veteran actor Ambareesh and Sudeep as lead role.
Plot
Power Paandi (Rajkiran), an ex-stuntmaster in Tamil cinema industry, is now leading his retired life with his son Raghavan (Prasanna) and his family. Paandi is very close to his grandchildren Dhruv (Master Raghavan) and Shaksha (Baby Chavi).P aandi could not sit idle at home and gets involved in other issues outside his house which brings trouble to his son. He also tries to keep him occupied by going for some part-time jobs like gym instructor, side kicks and stunt-man in cinema but nothing fulfills him and also brings friction with his son.
Seeking his freedom, he goes out of his house with his old bullet and final day savings. On his way, he sees a bunch of old people riding their bike like him and he narrates his first love experience with them. He shares about how he (Dhanush as young Paandi) met Poonthendral (Madonna Sebastian) first time, how they fell in love and how they went separated. He tells them that he is on a journey to find his Poonthendral again. An old-man in that group helps Paandi in locating Poonthendral via social media. Paandi messages Poonthendral, who has now settled in Hyderabad, as he was in her place and was eager to meet her again.
Finally, Poonthendral (Revathi) agrees to meet him in a restaurant and both of them meet remembering all the by-gone days. They post their meet on social media and express happiness for each other's life. Paandi proposes to Poonthendral to live the rest of their life together. Poonthendral, who was initially reluctant at his decision, later convinces herself about his companionship and asks him to come to her house the next day for a lunch and to meet her family (her daughter and granddaughter).
In meantime, back at Chennai, Raghavan realizes his mistake and start searching for his father every-where. His grandson Dhruv locates Paandi using social-media and finally comes to Poonthendral's house at Hyderabad to take Paandi back with them. When Paandi comes to Poonthendral's house for lunch, he gets re-united with his son's family. Both Poonthendral and Paandi realise that their life has to go this way and decide to be in touch with each other for the rest of their lives. With much emotional bursts, Paandi leaves Poonthendral's house with his son, waving his hands in air without seeing Poonthendral to which she responds.
Cast
- Rajkiran as Pandian Pazhanisami (Power Paandi)
- Dhanush as younger Pandian Pazhanisami (Power Paandi)
- Prasanna as Raghavan "Rambo"
- Chaya Singh as Prema
- Revathi as Poonthendral
- Madonna Sebastian as younger Poonthendral
- Vidyullekha Raman as Poongodi
- Rinson Simon as Varun
- Aadukalam Naren as Chandrasekhar; Poothendral's father
- Bharathi Kannan as Poongodi's father
- Dhina as Mani
- Vicky as Ganja buying school boy
- Baby Chavi as Shaksha
- Master Raghavan as Dhruv
- Balaji Mohan as Raghavan
- Sentrayan as drug seller
- Velraj as police inspector
Guest appearances:
- Gautham Vasudev Menon as Director Gautham
- Robo Shankar as hero in Gautham's film
- Dhivyadharshini as Poonthendral's daughter
- Stunt Silva as Bullet Raja
- Baba Bhaskar as Villager
Production
Development
In September 2016, Wunderbar Films made an announcement that Dhanush would immediately begin work on his first directorial venture featuring Rajkiran in the lead role Titled Power Paandi, a first look poster featuring the actor was released to the media, while Sean Roldan and Velraj joined the project as its music director and cinematographer respectively.[1] Sean Roldan is the soul of Power Pandi, says the director.[2] Actresses Revathi and Chaya Singh agreed to work on the film, while actor Prasanna was signed to portray Rajkiran's son.[3]
The film began production on the day of its public announcement.[4][5] In April 2017, the title was changed from Power Paandi to Pa Paandi to seek tax exemption.[6]
Reception
CurrentlyGlobally.com gave the movie 3 stars and mentioned "Just watch this perfect positive summer movie with family - for the great thought, Raj Kiran, and Revathi, in the same order".[7] The satellite rights of the film were bagged by STAR Vijay.
The film was remade in Kannada as Ambi Ning Vayassaytho starring Ambarish in the titular role and produced by actor Sudeep.[8]
Soundtrack
| Power Paandi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Sean Roldan | ||||
| Released | March 9, 2017 | |||
| Length | 21:07 | |||
| Label |
Wunderbar Studios Divo | |||
| Producer | Sean Roldan | |||
| Sean Roldan chronology | ||||
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Power Paandi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the soundtrack album to the upcoming film Power Paandi. The score was composed by Sean Roldan released on 9 March 2017.[9] The lyrics were penned by Dhanush and directors Selvaraghavan and Raju Murugan.[10]
| Track list | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
| 1. | "Vaanam (The Life of Power Paandi)" | Selvaraghavan | Ananthu & Chorus | 4:27 |
| 2. | "Soorakaathu (The Mass of Power Paandi)" | Dhanush | Dhanush & Chorus | 2:53 |
| 3. | "Paarthen (The Youth of Power Paandi)" | Selvaraghavan | Sean Roldan, Shweta Mohan | 3:03 |
| 4. | "Veesum Kaathodadhaan (Power Paandi: The Nomad)" | Raju Murugan | Sean Roldan, Anthony Daasan | 2:58 |
| 5. | "Venpani Malarae (The Romance of Power Paandi)" | Dhanush | Sean Roldan | 3:53 |
| 6. | "Venpani Malarae (The Romance of Power Paandi)" | Dhanush | Shweta Mohan | 3:53 |
| 7. | "Venpani Malarae (The Romance of Power Pandi)" | Dhanush | Dhanush | |
| Total length: | 21:07 | |||
References
- ↑ "Dhanush turns director; first look of his Power Paandi released". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2016-09-08.
- ↑ ""Sean Roldan is the soul of Power Pandi" – Dhanush". Top 10 Cinema. 2017-03-23. Retrieved 2017-03-25.
- ↑ "`Power Paandi`-Dhanush turns director!". Sify. Retrieved 2016-09-08.
- ↑ "Dhanush directorial debut Power Pandi starring Raj Kiran Prasanna Sean Roldan Music". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 2016-09-08.
- ↑ "Power Paandi: Dhanush turns director, unveils the first look poster". India Today. Retrieved 2016-09-08.
- ↑ "Power Paandi: Dhanush's film loses its powerful title. Here's why". 3 April 2017.
- ↑ "Pa Paandi (a) Power Paandi Movie Review | A touching journey of 62 yo Youngster | Tamil Movie Review". Currently Globally. Retrieved 2017-08-23.
- ↑ "Ambareesh to play Raj Kiran's role in 'Pa Paandi' Kannada remake". The News Minute. 16 October 2017.
- ↑ Sean Roldan (9 March 2017). "Power Paandi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". iTunes. Apple Inc. Retrieved 9 March 2017.
- ↑ Power Paandi - Official Jukebox - Rajkiran - Dhanush - Sean Roldan (video). YouTube (in Tamil). Wunderbar Studios. 9 March 2017. Event occurs at 0:01. Retrieved 9 March 2017.