Thozhar Venkatesan

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Thozhar Venkatesan
Thozhar Venkatesan poster.jpg
Directed byMahashivan
Written byMahashivan
Produced byHarishankar
Suseenthiran
StarringHarishankar
Monica Chinnakotla
CinematographyVeda Selvam
Edited byMahashivan
Rajesh Kanna
Music bySagishna Xavier
Production
company
Distributed byVT Cinemas
Release date
  • 12 July 2019 (2019-07-12)
Running time
1hr 50 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Thozhar Venkatesan is a 2019 Indian Tamil drama film directed by Mahashivan in his directorial debut. [1] It stars Harishankar and Monica Chinnakotla in the lead roles, alongside a cast featuring predominantly newcomers. The film narrates the hardships faced by a family, when the breadwinner is hit by a government bus. Featuring music composed by Sagishna, the film was released on 12 July 2019.The movie sold the satellite rights to Zee Network.Whereas Digitally streamed by Amazon Prime [2]

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Plot

Venkatesan (Harishankar) lost his mother when he was young, and he loses his father later on. He continues his father's business of manufacturing soda in his home. His friends and uncle try him to get married, but every time the supposed girl's family rejects Venkatesan for his unstable income. Kamali (Monica Chinnakotla) lives with her mother, who owns a roadside idli shop. Kamali's mother and Venkatesan have a good relationship as Venkatesan is a regular customer of the shop. One day, after Venkatesh gets rejected again, Venkatesan's uncle sees Kamali. He approaches her home for her marriage with Venkatesan. Though Kamali's mother has a good opinion on Venkatesan, Kamali still disagrees for marriage. Later, Kamali's mother dies. A disenhearted Kamali consumes poison, but Venkatesan saves her. Kamali reveals that her neighbors, including the councillor, took advantage of her despair at her mother's funeral. After hearing this, Venkatesan promises to take care of her and also tells that he will marry her when she is ready. An unsure Kamali moves to Venkatesan's house and also works with him. Due to his care, Kamali starts having feelings for him.

In the meantime, Venkatesan loses his hands after he gets hit by a government bus. He loses hope, but Kamali supports him. Venkatesan files a case for compensation of his loss so that he can fix himself artificial hands and get back to work. After many hearings, the case keeps on getting postponed due to the lack of funds in the bus department. The court orders to give a bus to Venkatesan until he gets his compensation money. Venkatesan gets tired of keeping the bus safe, but one day the bus gets robbed. Venkatesan suspects the councilor who ill-treated Kamali (he later got to apologize and was insulted by Venkatesan). Venkatesan thinks that the councillor is taking revenge, but later, the councillor's henchmen reveal that they tried to rob the bus, but it is revealed to be driven by a drunk passenger who thought it was a running bus. The police finds the bus and also seeks an officer, who stays in the bus with Venkatesan to guard the it. Venkatesan's uncle speaks with Kamali and advises her to leave Venkatesan and seek a better future, but Kamali tells him that she will propose to Venkatesan for marriage on the day when he gets justice. On the day when Venkatesan has to hand over the bus in court, a few political henchmen run towards the bus. One of the men throws a stone, which hits Kamali, and she faints. Both Venkatesan and the police officer are thrown out of the bus. Venkatesan is beaten up by the henchmen, and when he tries to save Kamali (who was still in the bus), they, along with the bus, get burned to ashes. The court closes the case as both Venkatesan and Kamali are dead. The end credits show many victims who have never gotten justice for losses caused by the government.

Cast

Production

Director Mahashivan cast Harishankar in the lead role, with the actor and his wife also producing the film. [3] Actress Monica Chinnakotla signed the film, and worked on the project alongside films such as Jiivi (2019), Timeilla and Thottu Vidum. [4]

The film was presented by Mahashivan's mentor, director Suseenthiran, who had earlier studied at the Film Institute with him. [5] [6] [7]

Soundtrack

The film's soundtrack was composed by Sagishna Xavier and lyrics were written by Mahashivan. [8] [9] The soundtrack was released under the label Saregama. [10]

Release

The film had a low profile opening across Tamil Nadu on 12 July 2019. In its review, The Times of India gave a positive impression and wrote "the commendable thing is the way the subject has been handled without resorting to overdose of melodrama." [11] A critic from Film Companion stated "it's still a film that gets 100 marks for heart, even though it barely manages to pass in every other aspect", while criticising its technical filmmaking aspects. [12] A reviewer from News Today also added "despite having a good, solid plot, the movie falters with its way of execution." [13]

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References

  1. ↑ "'Thozhar Venkatesan' brings out hardship faced by a family: Mahashivan". The New Indian Express.
  2. ↑ "Thozhar Venkatesan, inspired by true events". Cinema Express .
  3. ↑ Subramanian, Anupama (17 May 2019). "Thozhar is about fight for mishap compensation". Deccan Chronicle.
  4. ↑ Subramanian, Anupama (29 June 2019). "Monica Chinnakotla has a meaty role in Thottu Vidum". Deccan Chronicle.
  5. ↑ "'Thozhar Venkatesan' is set in Kanchipuram". 17 May 2019.
  6. ↑ "'Thozhar Venkatesan' brings out hardship faced by a family: Mahashivan". The New Indian Express.
  7. ↑ Subramanian, Anupama (2 July 2019). "Susei all praise for Thozhar Venkatesan". Deccan Chronicle.
  8. ↑ "Thozhar Venkatesan Songs: Thozhar Venkatesan MP3 Tamil Songs by Sagishna Online Free on Gaana.com" – via gaana.com.
  9. ↑ "Thozhar Venkatesan - All Songs - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn" – via www.jiosaavn.com.
  10. ↑ "Thozhar Venkatesan by Various Artistes". Saregama.
  11. ↑ "Thozhar Venkatesan Review {3/5}: It's quite rarely that we get films which make us empathise with its protagonist entirely" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  12. ↑ "A Good At Heart Drama That Needed Much Better Filmmaking". 13 July 2019.
  13. ↑ "Review: Thozhar Venkatesan - Well begun, half done". 12 July 2019.
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