Cocktail (2020 film)

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Cocktail
Cocktail 2020 poster.jpg
Poster
Directed byRa.Vijaya Murugan
Produced by P. G. Muthiah
M Deepa
Starring
CinematographyR. J. Raveen
Edited byS.N. Fazil
Music bySai Bhaskar
Production
company
P G Media Works
Distributed by ZEE5
Tentkotta (Outside India)
Release date
  • 10 July 2020 (2020-07-10)
Running time
132 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Cocktail is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by debutante Ra.Vijaya Murugan, and starring Yogi Babu, Niviksha Naidu, Mithun Maheswaran, Pugazh, KPY Bala and Kawin. The film was released on 10 July 2020. [1]

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Synopsis

A story about a missing idol that was made by the Chola kings 450 years ago.

Cast

Release

The film was initially scheduled to have a theatrical release in March 2020, [2] [3] [4] but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the makers opted for an OTT release directly on ZEE5 on 10 July 2020. [5] The film features a cockatoo in an important role and is the first Indian film to feature the bird. [6]

Music

The songs are composed by Sai Bhaskar. [7]

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Sajanalobia"Gana Joe Papa, Sai BhaskarGaana Joe Papa, Gana Guna, Udhay Kannan3:19
2."Cocktail Party"Sai BhaskarPaul Prakash3:30
3."Kambakara Machaney"Sai BhaskarGana Balachander, Sugandh Shekar, Sai Bhaskar3:10
4."Pride Of Vetri Vel Murugan (Theme)" Sai Bhaskar1:47
Total length:11:46

Critical reception

The Hindu stated "The film’s core plot is ripped from ‘The Hangover’ films, but the prudent way it has been shot could be a guide to filmmakers preparing to work under COVID-19 restrictions." [8] The New Indian Express stated "It’s a compliment to films like Cocktail when they get reviewed, when we offer evidence that we have indeed subjected ourselves to their torment." [9]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Yogi Babu's 'Molotov Cocktail' release date revealed". The Times of India. 18 February 2020. Archived from the original on 14 July 2020. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
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  9. ↑ "'Cocktail' movie review: A dreadful brew that stinks of bad humour". The New Indian Express. 11 July 2020. Archived from the original on 15 July 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2020.


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