Michaelpatty Raja

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Michaelpatty Raja
Directed byFrancis S
Written byFrancis S
Produced byNikesh Ram
Starring Nikesh Ram
Perlene Bhesania
Rajendran
CinematographyManoj Pillai
Edited by Raja Mohammad
Music by Sudeep Palanad
Production
company
Spellbound Films Inc
Distributed bySpellbound Films Inc
Release date
  • 19 March 2021 (2021-03-19)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Michaelpatty Raja is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language comedy-drama film directed by Francis S and produced by Spellbound Films Inc. [1] The film features Nikesh Ram and Perlene Bhesania in the lead roles, with Rajendran, Kovai Sarala and Thambi Ramaiah in supporting roles. The film had a theatrical release on 19 March 2021. [2] [3]

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Plot

Raja is forced to travel to Dubai to work as a driver, after being sent out from his village by his father due to irresponsible behavior. When Raja arrives in Dubai, he realizes that he cannot drive in Dubai without having a valid driving license from Dubai. He was informed by his agent that he could drive in Dubai with his Indian driving license.

After coming to know that he was cheated, he starts working in camel farm. He saves money and takes a Dubai driving license in due course. He gets a job with an Arab family, where everyone speaks Arabic or English, which he finds difficult. One midnight, a female ghost appears in his room, and starts to speak in Tamil.

Cast

Production

The film was first reported in early 2017 under the title of Arabu Thaaku, with Francis announced as the debut director and Nikesh Ram as the lead actor. The film was partially inspired by real events which had taken place in 2012. [4] The title was later changed to Michaelpatty Rasavum Dubai Rosavum before Michaelpatty Raja was finalised.

In April 2017, the producers announced that Turkish actress Bergüzar Korel would play the lead role in the film, but she eventually did not feature. [5] [6] She was later replaced by Indian actress Perlene Bhesania. [7] The film was predominantly shot in Dubai, with a number of Arabic and Pakistani actors based in Dubai also starring in the film. [8]

Release and reception

The film had a theatrical release across Tamil Nadu on 19 March 2021. [9]

A reviewer from the newspaper Maalaimalar gave the film a mixed review. [10] A reviewer from the news portal Ara Murasu noted that the film was "fun". [11]

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References

  1. ↑ "Michaelpatty Raja | மைக்கேல்பட்டி ராஜா".
  2. ↑ "மைக்கேல்பட்டி ராஜா - Dinakaran Cinema News". cinema.dinakaran.com. Archived from the original on 20 October 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
  3. ↑ "Michaelpatty Raja". The Times of India. 18 March 2021.
  4. ↑ "உண்மை சம்பவத்தை தழுவி". Dinamani.
  5. ↑ Subramanian, Anupama (12 April 2017). "Turkish star Berguzar Korel forays into Kollywood town". Deccan Chronicle.
  6. ↑ "Turkish actress forays into K'town". The New Indian Express.
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  8. ↑ "Arabian tales". 9 March 2021.
  9. ↑ "சிறிய படங்களே இன்று ரிலீஸ் | Today small budget movies only released". தினமலர் - சினிமா. 19 March 2021.
  10. ↑ "தொல்லை கொடுக்கும் பேய்... தப்பிக்க முயலும் நாயகன் - மைக்கேல்பட்டி ராஜா விமர்சனம்". maalaimalar.com. 21 March 2021.
  11. ↑ "தொல்லை கொடுக்கும் பேய்; தப்பிக்க முயலும் நாயகன்; மைக்கேல்பட்டி ராஜா விமர்சனம்". 23 March 2021. Archived from the original on 24 October 2021. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
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