Garudan (2024 film)
Garudan | |
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Directed by | R. S. Durai Senthilkumar |
Screenplay by | R. S. Durai Senthilkumar |
Story by | Atlee [1] |
Produced by | Vetrimaaran K. Kumar |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Arthur A. Wilson |
Edited by | Pradeep E. Ragav |
Music by | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
Production companies | Grass Root Film Company Lark Studios |
Release date |
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Running time | 135 minutes[2] |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Budget | est. ₹20 crore[3][4][5] |
Box office | est. ₹29.4 crore[6][7] |
Garudan (transl.
The film was officially announced untitled in September 2023, and is Soori's second film as the lead actor, after Viduthalai Part 1. Principal photography commenced the same month and wrapped in January 2024. The title was announced later that month. The film has music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematography handled by Arthur A. Wilson and editing by Pradeep E. Ragav.
Garudan was released worldwide on 31 May 2024 in theatres to positive reviews from critics, who praised the lead cast's performance (especially Soori, Sasikumar and Unni Mukundan), Yuvan's background score, Senthilkumar's screenplay and direction.
Plot
In Kombai, Theni district in southern Tamil Nadu, Karunakaran "Karuna" and Aadhithya "Aadhi" become friends over a shared trauma and look out for each other as they wield powerful authority over the town’s temple and the happenings of the surroundings. Between them is Sokkan, Karuna’s fierce loyalist, who does not let anyone even look at Karuna, even if it is the well-meaning Aadhithya. One of the friends changes gears, prompting a tale of betrayal, rage, and, needless to say, more action.
Cast
- Soori as Sokkan
- M. Sasikumar as Aadhithya "Aadhi"
- Unni Mukundan as Karunakaran "Karuna"
- Roshini Haripriyan as Angayarkanni
- Sshivada as Katyayini
- Revathy Sharma as Vinnarasi
- Samuthirakani as Inspector E. Muthuvel
- Mime Gopi as Nagaraj
- R. V. Udayakumar as K. Thangapandi
- Vadivukkarasi as Karunakaran's grandmother
- Dushyanth Jayaprakash
- Vazhakku En Muthuraman as Karunakaran's father-in-law
- Brigida Saga as Parveen
Production
After the success of Viduthalai Part 1 in March 2023, Soori, who made his debut lead role with the film, was reported to begin a new project, where he would star in the lead role, while it would be directed by R. S. Durai Senthilkumar. Vetrimaaran, who was the director of Viduthalai, reportedly wrote the script for the project. Production was set to begin after Soori completed filming for the Viduthalai Part 2.[10] On 11 September, the project was officially announced by Vetrimaaran and producer K. Kumar of Lark Studios. A muhurat puja was held the same day with the presence of the cast and crew in Kumbakonam. The cast includes M. Sasikumar, Unni Mukundan, Revathi Sharma, Sshivada, Roshini Haripriyan and more in the supporting roles, while the crew includes music composer Yuvan Shankar Raja, editor Pradeep E. Ragav and cinematographer Arthur A. Wilson.[11] Principal photography began in September 2023,[12] and wrapped in early January 2024.[13] The official title, Garudan, was announced on 19 January 2024 by the production house with a two-minute promotional glimpse.[14]
Music
The music and background score is composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, in his maiden collaboration with Soori (in a lead role) and Senthilkumar.[11] The first single, "Panjavarna Kiliye", released on 10 February 2024.[15] The complete soundtrack was released on 21 May 2024.[citation needed]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Kombu Vecha" | Chinmayi Sripada | 2:44 | |
7. | "Glimpse of Garudan" | - | Yuvan Shankar Raja | 2:04 |
Total length: | 21:14 |
Release
Garudan was released worldwide on 31 May 2024 in theatres.[16]
Reception
Critical response
Garudan received positive reviews from critics, who praised the lead cast's performance (especially Soori, Sasikumar, Mukundan), Yuvan's background score and Senthilkumar's screenplay and direction.[17]
Abhinav Subramanian of
References
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- ^ "Garudan Review – A Distinctive Rural Subject with Engaging Screenwriting!". MovieCrow. 31 May 2024. Archived from the original on 31 May 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ https://www.koimoi.com/box-office/garudan-box-office-collection-day-7-sooris-film-recovers-cost-making-16-profit-leaving-big-budget-films-in-the-dust/. Archived from the original on 7 June 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
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External links
- Garudan at IMDb