Selfie (2022 film)

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Selfie
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Release date poster
Directed byMathi Maran
Written byMathi Maran
Produced byD. Sabareesh
Starring G. V. Prakash Kumar
Gautham Vasudev Menon
CinematographyVishnu Rangasamy
Edited byS. Elayaraja
Music byG. V. Prakash Kumar
Production
company
DG Film Company
Distributed byV Creations
Release date
  • 1 April 2022 (2022-04-01)
Running time
128 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Selfie is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by debutant Mathi Maran and produced by DG Film Company. [1] The film stars G. V. Prakash Kumar, Gautham Vasudev Menon and Varsha Bollamma with a supporting cast including Vidya Pradeep, Vagai Chandrasekhar, Sangili Murugan, Subramaniam Siva, and many others. [2] The film's music is composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar himself, with cinematography handled by Vishnu Rangasamy and editing done by S. Elayaraja. The film was released in theatres on 1 April 2022. [3] The film received generally positive reviews from critics with praise for GV Prakash and Gautham Vasudev Menon`s performance, story, screenplay, writing, cinematography, background score and soundtrack. [4] The film was a critical and commercial success

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Plot

Kanal (G. V. Prakash Kumar) is a hot-headed engineering student at a low-level college. He holds a grudge against his overbearing father who forced him to study engineering just for the sake of prestige when he actually wanted to pursue something business related. When he finds out that his father paid a bribe through a college admission broker to get him the college seat, he becomes determined to investigate it further. He quickly finds out that the underground college admissions racket in Chennai is both a thriving business and an open secret. When a distant relative of a close friend approaches Kanal and his gang for help to get his son admission into a prestigious medical college in the city, they go all out to prove themselves worthy. However, after securing the place, the client pulls out and demands his money back. When Nazir, Kanal's best friend refuses to cooperate, things get out of hand. The client approaches Ravi Varma (Gautham Vasudev Menon), the most powerful college admission broker in the city whose name Kanal's gang used to secure the seat in the first place. Consequently, gangsters and loan sharks start harassing not only Kanal and his friends, but also their families. Nazir eventually makes a decision that will change Kanal and his friends' lives forever.

Cast

Production

Development

DG Film Company began a new film venture directed by Mathi Maran, a former associate of Vetrimaaran and featuring G. V. Prakash Kumar in the lead role during May 2020. [5] The film was titled as Selfie.

Casting

There were reports which were suggesting that Gautham Vasudev Menon would be a part of the film as antagonist. [6]

Music

Selfie
Soundtrack album by
G.V. Prakash Kumar
Released2022
Recorded2022
Genre Feature film soundtrack
LanguageTamil
Label Sony Music
Producer G. V. Prakash Kumar
G.V. Prakash Kumar chronology
Maaran
(2022)		Selfie
(2022)		 Visithiran
(2022)
Singles from Selfie
  1. "Oorkaran"
    Released: 11 February 2022
  2. "Imaikkariye"
    Released: 8 March 2022
  3. "Badass Bossman"
    Released: 18 March 2022

G. V. Prakash Kumar composed the soundtrack and background score. The first single "Oorkaran" was released on 11 February 2022. [7] The second single "Imaikkariye" was released on 8 March 2022. [8] The third single "Badass Bossman" was released on 18 March 2022. [9] The full album jukebox was released on 21 March 2022.

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Oorkaran" Arivu Arivu4:07
2."Imaikkariye"Arivu G.V. Prakash Kumar, Manasvini Gopal3:37
3."Badass Bossman"ArivuArivu1:10
4."Padippu Thevaillai"Arivu, Arjun Karthik Arunraja Kamaraj, Arivu, Robert Sargunam, G. V. Prakash Kumar2:40
5."Yedakoodam"ArivuArivu3:11
6."Yen Monam"Jayashree Mathi Maran Kapil Kapilan 2:19

Release

The trailer of the film was released on 2 December 2021. [10] The film was released in theaters on 1 April 2022. [3]

Home media

The post-theatricial digital rights of the film were sold to Aha. [11] The satellite rights of the film were sold to Colors Tamil.

Reception

Sruthi Raman of The Times of India who gave 3 out of 5 stars after reviewing the film stated that "As much as the film tries to explore an unexplored topic, it sometimes falters to keep up with the pace it starts off with—this is apparent especially in the climax, where the much-awaited loose ends are tied up with rushed sequences". [12] Bhuvanesh Chandar of Cinema Express who gave 3.5 out of 5 stars after reviewing the film stated that "Debutant Mathi Maran has clearly made the most of his resources and a largely new cast to deliver a serious, self-aware film that depends largely on its good writing". [13] Bharathy Singaravel of The News Minute who gave 3 out of 5 stars after reviewing the film stated that "On the whole Selfie is a laudable first attempt by Mathi Maran, who has previously been associated with director Vetrimaaran". [14] Thamizhill Padikka of Indiaglitz who gave 3.5 out of 5 stars after reviewing the film stated that "Go for this realistic take on the education mafia which is highly engaging and educative at the same time". [15] Haricharan Pudipeddi of Hindustan Times wrote that "Despite the initial lag, the film picks up after Kanal’s character gets involved in the chaos. The film has a heavy hangover of Vetrimaaran’s Pollathavan, especially in its style and some action scenes. Two action sequences which take place inside a room stand out and serve as the talking points of the movie. The climax does feel rushed but the fact that the film doesn’t try and glorify Kanal’s character by the end deserves some praise." [16] Behindwoods gave 2.75 out of 5 and stated "GV Prakash's Selfie is an engaging never seen before premise. Try not to miss!" [17]

However, Critic from Maalai Malar noted that "Director Madhi is bound by scenes that cannot be guessed as to what will happen next after a clear screenplay. The fake parents scene is a good twist. Madhimaran has done a good job among the characters." [18]

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