Vedigundu Pasangge

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Vedigundu Pasangge
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Official Theaterical Poster
Directed byTS. DR. Vimala Perumal
Written byDenes Kumar
TS. DR. Vimala Perumal
Produced byDenes Kumar
StarringDenes Kumar
Sangeeta Krishnasamy
David Antonny
Thangamani Velayudan
CinematographyP. Chidambaram
Edited byAnand Geraldin Cardoza
Music by Vivek–Mervin
Production
company
Veedu Production
Distributed byVeedu Production
Release date
  • 26 July 2018 (2018-07-26)
Running time
2h 18mins
CountryMalaysia
LanguageTamil
BudgetRM 1,500,000
Box officeRM 1,330,219

Vedigundu Pasangge is a 2018 Malaysian Tamil language crime comedy film. [1] It was the final instalment of Pasangge trilogy film series after Vilayaatu Pasange (2011), and Vetti Pasanga (2014). Vimala Perumal directed the movie with an ensemble cast including Sangeeta Krishnasamy, Denes Kumar, David Anthony, and Thangamani Velayuda. Music and background music were scored by composer duo Vivek–Mervin.

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The film had a limited release on 26 July 2018, in Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu and United Kingdom. [2] [3] Vedigundu Pasangge became the first Malaysian Tamil language film to pass the RM million mark, and went on to surpass Maindhan (2014) to emerge as the highest grossing Tamil Malaysian film of all time. [4] [5]

The film premiered in Disney+ Hotstar [6] on 1 June 2021.

Synopsis

The film revolves around a village boy named Theva. He ends up in a twisted situation and realises that everything surrounding him is a mystery. Things take a sour turn for Theva, thanks to his unawareness of the true colours of Boss. Boss uses him as bait, which causes trouble for him. Theva learns one of life's lessons – once bitten, twice shy.

Cast

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by Vivek-Mervin.

Vedigundu Pasangge
Soundtrack album by
Released15 May 2018
Genre Tamil
LanguageTamil
Label Veedu Music
Director Dr. Vimala Perumal
Producer Denes Kumar
Vivek-Mervin chronology
Mohini
(2018)
Vedigundu Pasangge
(2018)
Thumbaa
(2019)
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Vaada Vilaiyaadu"Anthony Daasan, Denes Kumar, Balan Kashmir Anthony Daasan, Balan Kashmir4:09
2."#Love Mood"Prakash FrancisMervin Solomon, Datin Sri Shaila Nair3:54
3."Vizhiye Kalangathey"Ko Sesha Sathyaprakash Dharmar, Sakthisree Gopalan 4:25
4."Vedigundu Pasangge Theme Song"Ku Kartik, Denes Kumar, ADK Teejay Arunasalam, Dinesh Kanagaratnam 2:56

Box office

Vedigundu Pasangge created history by becoming the first and highest-grossing Tamil language movie in Malaysia after crossing RM 1.3 million. Producer Denes Kumar said the earnings were achieved two weeks after the movie opened at 55 cinemas nationwide, as well as five cinemas in the United Kingdom on 26 July. The film earned £222 on the first day in United Kingdom. [7] It was the highest opening collection for a movie from Malaysia in the United Kingdom box office.[ citation needed ]

Accolades

A special jury awarded in 30th Malaysia Film Festival for Vedigundu Pasangge for becoming the first Malaysian Tamil language film to collect more than RM1 million and gave Malaysian filmmakers a real reason to celebrate. [8] The film has also won numerous awards in national and international film festivals with its own success. Among them are Malaysia Book of Records for Collection of Highest Indian Movie Theaters in Malaysia, Cinema Worldfest Awards (Musical Comedy), Calcutta International Cult Film Festival (Best Female Film Director) and also the South Film & Arts Academy Festival (Best Editor, Best Art Arrangement, Best Sound Arrangement), Accolade Global Film Competition and the Barcelona Planet Film Festival (Best Screenplay). [9]

AwardCategoryRecipient(s) and nominee(s)Result
30th Malaysia Film Festival Special Jury AwardVedigundu PasanggeWon
Best FilmVedigundu PasanggeNominated
Best DirectorDr. Vimala PerumalNominated
Best ScreenplayDr. Vimala PerumalNominated
Best StoryDr. Vimala Perumal & Denes KumarNominated
Best Costume DesignYogash YoggNominated
Best VFXMa Chiau RanNominated
2018 Kuala Lumpur Film Critics Award [10] Best Actress Sangeeta Krishnasamy Nominated
Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards 2019 [11] Best Tamil Film (Midnight Sun)Dr. Vimala PerumalWon
Best Actor Female Tamil – Diaspora Sangeeta Krishnasamy Won
Cinefest Malaysia Awards 2019 [12] Box Office of the Year 2018 (Special Jury Award)Veedu ProductionWon
Best MovieVeedu ProductionWon
Best ActorDenes KumarWon
Best DirectorDr. Vimala PerumalWon
Best International Music Director Vivek-Mervin Won
Best International CinematographyChidambaramWon
Best International EditorAnand GeraldinWon
Best SongVizhiye KalangatheyWon
Best Music Video#Love MoodWon
Best Playback Singer FemaleDatin Sri Shaila V.Won
Barcelona Planet Film Festival [13] Best ScreenplayDr. Vimala PerumalWon
Best Female Film MakerDr. Vimala PerumalNominated

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