Urchagam

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Urchagam
Directed by Ravichandran
Produced by GV
Starring Nandha
Sherin
Vivek
Dinesh Lamba
Cinematography R. B. Gurudev
Music by Ranjit Barot
Distributed by G.V. Films Limited
Release date
  • 2 September 2007 (2007-09-02)
Running time
146 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Urchagam (English: Excitement) is a 2007 Tamil romantic drama film directed by Ravichandran and starring Nandha and Sherin. The storyline is based on the problems and difficulties between a love marriage and arranged marriage. The movie was shot in Chennai, ECR, Puducherry, Goa, and Jothpur. About three songs were shot in Bangkok and its surroundings. Dinesh Lambha was introduced as the villain in this movie and Vivek also plays a prominent role in the movie. Ranjit Barot wrote the film's music. The film was initially titled Coffee Shop, but in order to receive government funding, the producers gave it a Tamil name. It was dubbed into Hindi as Meri Jigar Meri Chahaat. [1] The film is somewhat similar to the Hindi film Humko Deewana Kar Gaye.

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Plot

The film revolves around Jency (Sherin), a close friend of Ganesh (Nandha). When Ganesh decides to open his heart and express his love to her, she informs him that she is to be engaged to Nicholas (Dinesh Lamba), who is a rich entrepreneur in London.

Nicholas sponsors Jency's mother's surgery. Knowing well that Nicholas is a jealous and sadistic youth, Jency decides to marry him as a token of gratitude. But life turns miserable for her between her engagement and her wedding. Ganesh steps in and saves her from all her troubles. Ganesh and Nicholas cross swords with each other.

Cast

Production

The filming was held at Jodhpur, Goa, Pondicherry and Chennai. The introductory scene of lead pair was picturised at Velankanni Shrine while climax was shot at a desert in Rajasthan and three songs were picturised in Bangkok. [2]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by Ranjit Barot. [3] The audio was released in April 2007. [4]

Reception

Behindwoods wrote "In Urchagam, there is absolutely no sense of logic and there are too many clichés. There is no continuity in the scenes and the worst part is that the audience is not allowed to settle down as the introduction of the characters is not done properly". [5] Sify wrote "after seeing the film one gets the feeling that they have ripped off the plot from Julia Roberts emotional thriller Sleeping with the Enemy , added some local sentiments spiced it with Vivek's comedy track (rehashed from his own Run comedy track!), along with some peppy melodies by Ranjit Barot. In the process it turns out to be a overcooked, tasteless Kitchadi of various films". [6] Malini Mannath of Chennai Online wrote "Not much originality here, nor even a decent adaptation. More of a massacre than a rehash!". [7]

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References

  1. ↑ IndiaGlitz – Nanda and Sherin in Coffee Shop – Tamil Movie News
  2. ↑ Mannath, Malini (27 June 2007). "Urchagam". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 13 October 2007. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
  3. ↑ "Urchagam". JioSaavn. 31 May 2001. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
  4. ↑ Tamil Exclusives| Urchagam| Audio Release| Sherin
  5. ↑ "URCHAGAM MOVIE REVIEW Nandha Sherin Direction Ravichandran Music Ranjit Barot Production Mahadevan Ganesh Usha Venkatramani hot stills picture image gallery".
  6. ↑ "Urchagam". Sify . Archived from the original on 12 April 2019.
  7. ↑ Mannath, Malini (10 September 2007). "Urchagam". chennaionline.com. Archived from the original on 11 October 2007. Retrieved 14 March 2022.

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