| Kodambakkam | |
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| Directed by | K. P. Jagan |
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| Cinematography | U.K. Senthil Kumar |
| Music by | Sirpi |
| Distributed by | AAA Productions |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Kodambakkam is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by K. P. Jagan, [1] and starring Nandha and Diya.
Sugavannan, an aspiring director from a village, has been working as an assistant director to Cheran. He approaches a distributor-turned-producer with a female-centric story for his film, "Neyar Viruppam." However, the producer rejects the idea and advises Sugavannan to change the script. Undeterred, Sugavannan and his friends remain committed to making this story his first film.
Later, Sugavannan receives a telegram incorrectly stating that his mother had passed away, and he rushes to his village in a panic. However, upon arrival, he is relieved to find his mother alive. There he reminisces about his past love Dhanam. Sugavannan's dream of becoming a director in the Tamil film industry drives him to write letters to directors and short stories for magazines. Dhanam encourages him to pursue opportunities in Chennai. When Sugavannan leaves for Chennai, Dhanam's father discovers their relationship and beats her.
In the present, Production manager Pulikumar introduces Sugavannan to Ramasamy Gounder, who agrees to produce the film if his farm employees approve of the story. The villagers like the film, and Gounder decides to produce it, believing its success is assured by astrology. He even changes his name to Rajaram. The film's shooting begins with an actress from Bombay, Reethu, who demands luxuries and creates tension on set. Gounder's interference leads to a verbal argument with Sugavannan, causing him to halt production. To his astonishment, Sugavannan finds Dhanam at his mansion upon his return. Meanwhile, in the village, Dhanam's father confronts Sugavannan's mother, enraged by his daughter's elopement. Gounder plans to leave for Pollachi after halting the film's production, but Pulikumar persuades him to continue. Sugavannan apologizes to the entire crew, and Gounder agrees to proceed with the film.
In a separate incident, Reethu attempts suicide upon learning that her lover has married another woman. Sugavannan intervenes, and Reethu, now reformed, cooperates with him, understanding the significance of his first film. Gounder realizes that production costs have exceeded the budget, but Pulikumar assures him of the film's success. Pulikumar sells his jewelry to fund the final song, and the movie is completed. The film is screened for the CBFC, which suggests some cuts, but Sugavannan convinces them to grant a U certificate. However, distributors and theater owners, after a special screening, refuse to buy the movie, predicting its failure at the box office and suggesting it's only suitable for awards.
On the first day of release, Sugavannan's movie fails to debut as scheduled, leading to his mother's public humiliation in front of the villagers. Overcome with shame, she collapses and passes away at the movie theater entrance. Upon hearing this news, Sugavannan rushes back to the village. Ironically, a group of drunkards arrives at the theater, intending to mock the film and pass the time. However, they are unexpectedly impressed by the movie, which goes on to receive critical acclaim. The film enjoys a successful theatrical run, generating profits for the producer, who rewards Sugavannan and his wife Dhanam with a luxurious car and a flat.
Kodambakkam was Jagan's second film as director after Puthiya Geethai (2003). [2] [1] Nandha's flashback was shot at a village Navalpatti near Mettur. [3] In order to portray the role of assistant director, Nandha observed all the departments of film making. [3]
Soundtrack was composed by Sirpy. [4] The audio launch was held at Green Park Hotel. [5]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|
| "Adi Nee Oru" | Murugan Iyer, Srilekha Parthasarathy | Vijay Sagar |
| "Kodambakkam Engalukku" | Shankar Mahadevan, Sathyan | Jeevan Mayil |
| "Oh Paappa Oh Paappa" | Jassie Gift, Mukesh Mohamed | Vijay Sagar |
| "Ragasiyamanathu" (duet) | Harish Raghavendra, Harini | |
| "Ragasiyamanathu" (female) | Harini | |
| "Sarcha Meri" | Malgudi Subha, Ceylon Manohar | Raheeb Alam |
IndiaGlitz praised the film and its actors, writing "Hats off to Nanda for a mature performance. He looks comfortable and seems to have got under the skin of the character. His dialogue delivery has improved leaps and bounds compared to his earlier films. Dhiya, for a change, plays a de-glamorized role, while Thejashri playing a Bollywood heroine, seems to have mimed several Hindi actresses well. It is however, Manivannan and Ramesh Khanna, who are impressive. They give right emotions and succeed in not just evoking humor but also emotions at many places." [6] Malini Mannath of Chennai Online wrote protagonist's "struggles as an assistant director, his attempts to strike it independently, the agony and the ecstacy as he alternates between the high and the low, are all depicted with insight and a fair degree of realism by the director. The punch in the dialogue and the steady pace of the narration, make it a fairly engaging entertainer". [7]
The Hindu wrote "It is Jaganji's second attempt after the Vijay starrer `Pudhiya Geethai.' In typical commercial format, `Kodambakkam' bri ngs the foibles of the film fraternity to the fore. The maker doesn't need big names to back him this time, as he is on familiar ground". [8] Lajjavathi of Kalki praised the performances of actors and Senthil Kumar's cinematography. [9] Koodal wrote "Kodambakkam has some sentiments. Stories told in cinema have never been such big hits. Will this Kodambakkam break that sentiment?". [10] Kalairani won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Character Artiste (Female). [11]
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