Andaman (2016 film)

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Andaman
Directed byAadhavan
Written byT. R. S. Ramani Iyer
Produced byA. Kannadasan
Starring
CinematographyR. Selva
Edited byAnil Malnad
Music byS. P. L. Selvadasan
Production
company
Sudha Movie Creations
Release date
  • 16 December 2016 (2016-12-16)
Running time
125 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Andaman is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Aadhavan. The film features Richard and Manochitra in the lead roles, alongside Thalaivasal Vijay and Manobala. Produced by Sudha Movie Creations, the film was released on 16 December 2016. [1] [2] [3]

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Cast

Production

The film marked the directorial debut of Adhavan, an erstwhile assistant to S. P. Jananathan, while Ramani Iyer, wrote the film's songs, story, and dialogue for the project. After being launched in Chennai during April 2016, the film was largely shot in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. [4] [5] A fight sequence between the lead actor Richard and the antagonist Kannadasan was shot on a ship for five days. [6] Romantic scenes between Kannadasan and Manochitra was also shot on the boat. [7] [8]

Soundtrack

The film's audio launch was held at RKV Studios in Chennai on 11 July 2016. [9] The soundtrack had four songs composed by S. P. L. Selvadasan.

Release and reception

The film had a theatrical release across Tamil Nadu on 16 December 2016. A critic from Iflicks noted "overall, Andaman is a film that can be watched once, adding "these actors, who are known for their acting prowess could have been utilized in a better way" and the "screenplay could have been made more racy too". [10] A reviewer from Maalai Malar called the film "watchable" and gave the film a mixed review. [11]

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References

  1. ↑ "Andaman (2016) | Andaman Tamil Movie | Movie Reviews, Showtimes". NOWRUNNING.
  2. ↑ "Antha Maan Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  3. ↑ "அந்தமானில் படமாகிய அந்தமான்!". Top 10 Cinema. 12 July 2016. Archived from the original on 4 December 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  4. ↑ Subramanian, Anupama (17 April 2016). "Richard turns action star". Deccan Chronicle.
  5. ↑ "Andhamaan Movie Launch Photos". Top 10 Cinema. 14 April 2016. Archived from the original on 16 April 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  6. ↑ Subramanian, Anupama (13 July 2016). "Richard's fierce stunt sequence". Deccan Chronicle.
  7. ↑ "வில்லனுடன் குளியல் போட்ட ஹீரோயின் : அந்தமான் கப்பலில் நடந்த கலவரம் | Heroine bath with Villain". தினமலர் - சினிமா. 10 May 2016.
  8. ↑ "ஐகோர்ட் தீர்ப்பை படமாக எடுக்கிறோம்: அந்தமான் இயக்குனர் பெருமிதம் | Andhaman director happy about his movie". தினமலர் - சினிமா. 17 November 2016.
  9. ↑ "Audio Launch of "ANDHA MAAN"". 11 July 2016.
  10. ↑ "Andaman". Iflicks. 22 December 2016.
  11. ↑ "அந்தமான்". maalaimalar.com. 22 December 2016.
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