Pachai Vilakku (2020 film)
| Pachai Vilakku | |
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| Directed by | Dr Maran |
| Written by | Dr Maran |
| Produced by | Dr C Manimekalai B.sc, MBBS |
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| Cinematography | S. V. Balaji |
| Edited by | Suresh Urs |
| Music by | Devendran |
Production company | Digithink Media Works |
Release date |
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Running time | 141 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Pachai Vilakku (transl. Green Signal) is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Maran. The film stars Maran and Dheesha, in the lead roles with Imman Annachi and Tara in supporting roles.[1] Kannada actress Roopika makes her Tamil debut with this film.[2]
Cast
- Maran as Ashwin Kumar
- Dheesha as Subhasini
- Imman Annachi as Sub-Inspector Vijay
- Tara as Vaishnavi
- Roopika as a ghost
- Sri Mahesh as Rajasekar alias Robert
- Manobala as Professor
- Poster Nandakumar as Periyavar
- K. Sivasankar as Professor
- Nellai Siva as Police inspector
- Nanjil Vijayan
Production
The film was shot in Chennai, National Highway 45, Thiruporur, and Tiruvanamalai.[3]
Soundtrack
Devendran composed four songs for the film.[3]
Reception
Deccan Chronicle wrote that "As a director, he [Maran] has extracted the best, be it from Dheesha, Tara and other newcomers. Imman Annachi performs well. But as an actor, Maran needs to hone his skills. The screenplay gets a bit preachy at times; nevertheless, the intention to impart a good message is obvious".[4][5]
Awards and screenings
Pachai Vilakku won the 'Best Social Awareness Film' at Paro's Druk International Film Festival, 'Best Feature Film' at Florence Film Awards Italy and 'Best Film' at India's Tripvill International Film Festival.[6]
The film was screened at the American Golden Picture International Film Festival, CKF International Film Festival, South Film and Arts Academy Festival, First Time Filmmaker Sessions, Frostbite International Indie Fest, Aphrodite Film Awards, and the New York Movie Awards in the year 2020.[7]
References
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (27 December 2019). "Stories like Pachai Vilakku need to be told: Bharathiraja". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 28 December 2019. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (20 July 2019). "Pachai Vilakku hails traffic policemen". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 18 August 2019. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
- ^ a b CR, Sharanya (5 November 2019). "'Pachai Vilakku' deals with road safety". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 12 January 2020. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (4 January 2020). "Pachai Vilakku review: Romancing the traffic". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 9 April 2020. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
- ^ "Review: 'Pachai Vilakku'- Lights on". News Today. 7 January 2020.
- ^ "Pachaivilakku win awards". News Today. 2 September 2020.
- ^ "Film on road safety wins awards at film fests during lockdown". The Times of India. 5 September 2020.