Vadakkupatti Ramasamy

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Vadakkupatti Ramasamy
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Theatrical release poster
Directed byKarthik Yogi
Written byKarthik Yogi
Screenplay byVignesh Babu
Vignesh Venugopal (Additional Screenplay)
Produced byT. G. Vishwa Prasad
Vivek Kuchibotla
Starring Santhanam
Megha Akash
CinematographyDeepak
Edited byT. Shivanandeeswaran
Music by Sean Roldan
Production
company
People Media Factory
Distributed by Red Giant Movies
Trident Arts
Romeo Pictures
Release date
  • 2 February 2024 (2024-02-02)
Running time
140 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Vadakkupatti Ramasamy is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language period comedy drama film written and directed by Karthik Yogi and stars Santhanam and Megha Akash. The film was released on 2 February 2024 to mixed reviews from critics.

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Plot

A selfish, money-minded charlatan makes a living off his fellow villagers using their superstitious beliefs. When his major source of income is shut down, he tries numerous ways to reopen the temple.

Cast

Production

The film's title is based on a name mentioned in a comedy scene from Uthama Raasa (1993). [1] The film is based on a real incident that happened in the 1960s and 1970s. It was shot in a single schedule of sixty-three days. [2]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by Sean Roldan. [3] [4]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Abarakko Dabarakko"Bakkiyam Sankar Santhanam, Sean Roldan 3:38
2."Paravudhu" Arivu Anthony Daasan 3:32
3."Uyirin Velichame"Kavingar Sarathi, Sean RoldanSathyaprakash2:45
Total length:9:55

Release

The post-theatrical streaming rights of the film were bought by Aha and Amazon Prime Video. The satellite rights of the film were sold to Zee Tamil. The film had its digital premiere on the streaming platform from 12 March 2024. [5]

Reception

A critic from Cinema Express rated the film three out of five stars and wrote that "Even with all the conspicuous flaws, even if the story doesn’t compel you, Vadakkupatti Ramasamy still pulls you into its colourful world full of zany characters and leaves you with more than a handful of laughs". [6] A critic from The Times of India rated the film 2 1⁄2 out of 5 stars and wrote that "Quite naturally, Vadakkupatti Ramasamy is a full-on theatrical film made for the general audience to laugh, cry, and get frustrated during its more than two-hour runtime". [7] A critic from India Today rated the film two out of five stars and wrote that "Santhanam’s silly comedy is so silly that it makes you scratch your head for the most part". [8] A critic from News Today wrote that "In essence, the film offers audiences a delightful blend of comedy, drama, and unexpected twists, making it a worthwhile watch for those seeking a lighthearted and entertaining cinematic experience". [9]

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References

  1. ↑ ""அடடே.. நம்ம 'வடக்குப்பட்டி ராமசாமி' இவர்தானோ ?" - வெளியான புது பட update.. ரசிகர்கள் உற்சாகம் !". Kalaignar Seithigal (in Tamil). 24 January 2023. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  2. ↑ "It's a wrap for Vadakkupatti Ramasamy". Cinema Express . 3 April 2023. Archived from the original on 7 June 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
  3. ↑ "Vadakkupatti Ramasamy - All Songs - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn". JioSaavn . 22 February 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  4. ↑ "Vadakkupatti Ramasamy (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Single by Arivu, Bakkiyam Sankar, Sarathi & Sean Roldan on Apple Music". Apple Music . 22 February 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
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