Sooran (film)

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Sooran
Directed byBalu Narayanan
Starring Karan
Anumol
Shefali Sharma
CinematographyM. Sivakumar
Edited bySaleem
Music byP. B. Balaji
Production
company
Arowana Pictures Private Limited
Release date
  • 11 July 2014 (2014-07-11)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Sooran is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language neo-noir crime drama film directed by Balu Narayanan. It stars Karan, Anumol and Shefali Sharma in the lead roles. The film was released after being in production for four years, in July 2014. [1] [2] [3]

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Cast

Production

The film, directed by newcomer Balu Narayanan, began production in April 2010 and was shot across Tamil Nadu in Pollachi and Gobichettipalayam. [4] [5] The film was completed in late 2010, and in February 2011 it was reported that Karan had refused to dub for the film as a result of non-payment. [6]

A grand audio launch event was held for the film in August 2011, with S. P. Jananathan and K. Bhagyaraj being the event's chief guests. [7] The film remained completed but unreleased for three further years, before finally having a release in July 2014. [8] [9]

Soundtrack

Music composed by P.B.Balaji. The list of songs. [10]

No.TitleArtist(s)Length
1."Ayyanar Kuthirayilla" Harini 03:52
2."Engayooru Sami"Balu Narayanan01:50
3."Ethatho Matram" Pop Shalini Singh 05:02
4."Mamanoda Colour"Balu Narayanan04:20
5."Thappae Thappila" Udit Narayan, Rita 04:48
6."Vaa Maa" Surmukhi Raman, Vidyalakshmi, Rita 04:13

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