Kundan Satti

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Kundan Satti
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Theatrical release poster
Directed byP. K. Aghasthi
Written byArangan Chinnathambi (dialogue)
Story byP. K. Aghasthi
Produced byS. A. Karthikeyan
Starring
  • Sriram
  • Vidyuth Srinivas
  • Vishodhan
Edited byB. S. Vasu
Music byM. S. Amargeeth
Production
company
Shellammal Movie Makers
Release date
  • 13 October 2023 (2023-10-13)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Kundan Satti is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language animated children's film directed by P. K. Aghasthi. It was released on 13 October 2023. [1]

Contents

Plot

Voice cast

The title derives its name from the two lead characters Kundaeswaran and Sattiswaran.

Production

Prior to release, the firm garnered attention for being directed by P. K. Aghasthi, a 12-year-old girl from Chennai. [2] [3] [4] She initially wanted to write a book on a story based in Kumbakonam but after learning animation during the COVID-19 lockdown, she wanted to make a film. [5] An audio release event was held in Chennai during February 2023. [6] [7]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by M. S. Amargeeth and features three songs. The lyrics are written by Arangan. The songs are sung by Sriram, Vidyuth Srinivas and Vishodhan.

Reception

The film was released on 13 October 2023 across theatres in Tamil Nadu. A critic from Maalai Malar praised the film intentions, but questioned the quality of the animation. [8] A reviewer from Thinaboomi gave the film a positive review. [9]

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