Azhagiya Kanne (2023 film)

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Azhagiya Kanne
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Theatrical release poster
Directed byR. Vijayakumar
Produced byXavier Britto
Starring
CinematographyAshok Kumar
Edited bySanagathamizhan
Music by N. R. Raghunanthan
Production
company
Esthell Entertainers
Distributed byKannan Ravi Group
Release date
  • 23 June 2023 (2023-06-23)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Azhagiya Kanne (English: Beautiful, dear) is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by R. Vijayakumar and starring Leo Sivakumar and Sanchita Shetty in the lead roles. It was released on 23 June 2023.

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Cast

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Production

The film marked the directorial debut of R. Vijayakumar, the brother of director Seenu Ramasamy. It also marked the first lead role of Leo Sivakumar, the son of pattimandram anchor Dindigul I. Leoni, who had earlier portrayed supporting roles in Maamanithan (2022) and Kannai Nambathey (2023).The shoot of the film began in early 2021.[ citation needed ]

As a long-term friend and collaborator of Seenu Ramasamy, actor Vijay Sethupathi shot for a single day to appear in a cameo appearance for the film, portraying himself. He did not take remuneration for his role, and allowed for the shoot to take place at his office. [1] [2] Director Prabhu Solomon also appeared in his first acting role, and completed his portions in early 2021. [3]

Reception

The film was released on 23 June 2023 across Tamil Nadu. Reviewing the film, a critic from Times of India wrote "the film's intentions are good in places, but the writing is weak and lacks surprises or twists". [4] A critic from Filmibeat noted "The predictable screenplay keeps the film from making a big impact". [5] Reviewers from newspapers The Hindu and Thinaboomi also provided the film with middling reviews. [6] [7]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Vijay Sethupathi lends a helping hand to famous director's younger brother - Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 7 June 2023. Archived from the original on 30 June 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
  3. ↑ "Prabhu Solomon turns actor for Azhagiya Kanne". Cinema Express . 23 February 2021. Archived from the original on 30 June 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
  4. ↑ "Azhagiya Kanne Movie Review : Cliched plot and uninspiring ideas let down Azhagiya Kanne". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 29 June 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
  5. ↑ "Azhagiya Kanne Review: Dindigul I Leoni's Son Leo Sivakumar Needs Training In Acting". www.filmibeat.com. 22 June 2023. Archived from the original on 30 June 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
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