Ice (2003 film)

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Directed by R. Raghuraj
Story by Vakkantham Vamsi
Based on Kalusukovalani (Telugu)
Produced bySherif Ahmed
StarringAshok
Priyanka Trivedi
Haripriya
CinematographySri
Music by Devi Sri Prasad
Production
company
Joy Entertainment
Release date
  • 4 July 2003 (2003-07-04)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Ice is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by R. Raghuraj. The film stars newcomer Ashok, Priyanka Trivedi and Haripriya, while Vivek and Mouli appeared in other pivotal role. The film produced by, had music scored by Devi Sri Prasad. This film is the Tamil remake of the 2002 Telugu film Kalusukovalani . The film was released in 2003 to below average collections and reviews. [1]

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Cast

As per the film's opening credits: [2]

Production

Ice is a remake of the director's 2002 Telugu film Kalusukovalani which featured Uday Kiran and Gajala. The film became the maiden production venture of Sherif Ahmed for his Joy Entertainment. Gayathri Raguram was first chosen to play the heroine, but was subsequently replaced by Priyanka Trivedi. [3] Devi Sri Prasad's tunes from the original version were retained, while cranking the camera was Shri, who had apprenticed with P. C. Sriram. The sets are designed by M. Prabhakar, the stunt and dance choreography are by Shiva and Cool Jayant respectively. At the YMCA grounds, Chennai, a song was picturised on the hero. After a schedule in Chennai, the unit shifts to locations abroad to the Alps. [4] [5]

Soundtrack

Devi Sri Prasad reused all songs from the original Telugu film except "Appappa Un Paarvai", "Hey Penne" and "Gumthalakkadi". [6]

No.SongSingersLyrics
1"Appappa Un Paarvai" Ranjith, Kalpana, Anupama Yugabharathi
2"En Vanathin" Devi Sri Prasad Kabilan
3"Gumthalakkadi" Manikka Vinayagam, Ambika, Theni Kunjarammal R. Raghuraj
4"Hey Penne" Karthik, KalpanaYugabharathi
5"Nenjil Nenjil Un Per"Sumangali Thamarai
6"Ore Oru Ganam"Sumangali
7"Silaya Silaya" Shankar Mahadevan, Mathangi Yugabharathi
8"Vaaname Enakke"Kalpana Arivumathi

Release

A critic from The Hindu commended the film's technical aspects but stated "as the game goes on without respite, the viewer feels restless and exasperated." [7] Malini Mannath of Chennai Online wrote "And to think that the film's original Telugu version 'Kalasu Kavalani' was a big success in Andhra! At least the Tamil version doesn't look like it will repeat the success story! In the growing list of promising debutants is Ashok who can dance-fight-romance as good as any other hero. Priyanka is a sight for sore eyes. Vivek's is comedy-missed.". [8] A critic from Bizhat wrote "Camerawork by Shree is pleasant. Ashok and Priyanka Trivedi performances are adequate. Music has been scored by Devi Sriprasath, where two songs are listenable". [9] A critic from Sify wrote "The film is weak due to crippled performances and lack of originality and presentation". [10]

Soon after the release of the films, Ashok signed on to appear in Varma, opposite Chaya Singh. However, the project was later cancelled. [11]

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