Thozhar Venkatesan

Thozhar Venkatesan is a 2019 Indian Tamil drama film directed by Mahashivan. It stars Harishankar and Monica Chinnakotla in the lead roles, alongside a cast featuring predominantly newcomers. The film narrates the hardships faced by a family, when the breadwinner is hit by a government bus. Featuring music composed by Sagishna, the film was released on 12 July 2019.[1]

Thozhar Venkatesan
Directed byMahashivan
Produced byMadhavi Harishankar
Suseenthiran (Presenter)
Written byMahashivan
StarringHarishankar
Monica Chinnakotla
Music bySagishna Xavier
CinematographyVeda Selvam
Edited byMahashivan
Rajesh Kanna
Production
company
Distributed byVT Cinemas
Release date
  • 12 July 2019 (2019-07-12)
Running time
1hr 50 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Cast

Production

The film marked the directorial debut of Mahashivan, who wrote the film based on real life experiences. Set in Kanchipuram, he chose to narrate a tale based on the problems caused by uninsured government buses. He cast Harishankar in the lead role, with the actor and his wife also producing the film.[2] Telugu actress Monica Chinnakotla signed the film, and worked on the project alongside films such as Jiivi (2019), Timeilla and Thottu Vidum.[3]

The film was presented by Mahashivan's mentor, director Suseenthiran, who had earlier studied at the Film Institute with him.[4][5][6]

Soundtrack

The film's soundtrack was composed by Sagishna Xavier and lyrics were written by Mahashivan.[7][8] The soundtrack was released under the label Saregama.[9]

  • Enathu Uyirai - Niranjana Ramanan, Anand Aravindakshan
  • Devathai Manniley - Keshav Vinod, Suganya Rajendran
  • Veliyila Pona Onaana - V. M. Mahalingam
  • Sollamal Seyyum Kathal - Jithin Raj

Release

The film had a low profile opening across Tamil Nadu on 12 July 2019. In its review, The Times of India gave a positive impression and wrote "the commendable thing is the way the subject has been handled without resorting to overdose of melodrama."[10] A critic from Film Companion stated "it's still a film that gets 100 marks for heart, even though it barely manages to pass in every other aspect", while criticising its technical filmmaking aspects.[11] A reviewer from News Today also added "despite having a good, solid plot, the movie falters with its way of execution."[12]

References
  1. "Thozhar Venkatesan, inspired by true events". The New Indian Express.
  2. Subramanian, Anupama (17 May 2019). "Thozhar is about fight for mishap compensation". Deccan Chronicle.
  3. Subramanian, Anupama (29 June 2019). "Monica Chinnakotla has a meaty role in Thottu Vidum". Deccan Chronicle.
  4. "'Thozhar Venkatesan' is set in Kanchipuram". 17 May 2019.
  5. "'Thozhar Venkatesan' brings out hardship faced by a family: Mahashivan". The New Indian Express.
  6. Subramanian, Anupama (2 July 2019). "Susei all praise for Thozhar Venkatesan". Deccan Chronicle.
  7. https://gaana.com/album/thozhar-venkatesan
  8. https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/thozhar-venkatesan/Kvyzs8FOapE_
  9. https://www.saregama.com/album/thozhar-venkatesan_119206
  10. "Thozhar Venkatesan Review {3/5}: It's quite rarely that we get films which make us empathise with its protagonist entirely" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  11. "A Good At Heart Drama That Needed Much Better Filmmaking". 13 July 2019.
  12. "Review: Thozhar Venkatesan - Well begun, half done". 12 July 2019.
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