Hot Spot (film)

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Hot Spot
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by Vignesh Karthick
Written byVignesh Karthick
Produced byK. J. Balamanimarbhan
Suresh Kumar
Starring
CinematographyGokul Benoy
Edited byMuthayan U.
Music bySatish Raghunathan
Vaan
Production
companies
KJB Talkies
Seven Warrior Films
Release date
  • 29 March 2024 (2024-03-29)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Hot Spot is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language anthology film directed by Vignesh Karthick and starring Kalaiyarasan, Sofia, Sandy, Ammu Abhirami, Janani, Gouri G. Kishan, Subash and Adithya Bhaskar.

Contents

The film was released on 29 March 2024 to positive reviews from critics. [1]

Plot

The story revolves around the four characters and their struggling to win their love.

Cast

Happy Married LifeGolden RulesThakkali ChutneyFame Game
  • Janani as Anitha
  • Subash as Vetri

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Satish Raghunathan and Vaan. [3] [4]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Aiyayayo"Vignesh RamakrishnaVaanKaber Vasuki2:27
2."What is Kalaacharam"MaatheevanSatish Raghunathan Malathy Lakshman 3:23
3."What is Kalaacharam Reprise"MaatheevanSatish RaghunathanMalathy Lakshman2:52
Total length:8:42

Reception

A critic from The Times of India rated the film three out of five stars and wrote that "All in all, Hot Spot features three stories that are humorously evocative and a fourth one [Fame Game] that's deeply disturbing". [5] A critic from Cinema Express gave the film the same rating and wrote that "The overall film experience, however, is a mixed bag. We're left with plenty to think about, but the flaws are undeniable and linger on long after the credits roll". [2] A critic from Times Now gave the film the same rating and wrote that "In all, Hot Spot is a feminist film that raises more questions than it provides answers". [6]

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