Kanavu Variyam
Kanavu Variyam | |
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Black Pandi Senthi Kumari | |
Cinematography | S. Selvakumar |
Edited by | Gaugin |
Music by | Shyam Benjamin |
Production company | DCKAP Cinemas |
Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Kanavu Variyam (transl. Dream Factory) is a 2017 Indian
Prior to its theatrical release, the film was screened at several international film festivals and received a number of awards and recognition.[5] Among its titles, Kanavu Variyam won the Platinum Remi for Best Independent Theatrical Feature Film (Drama) and the same was awarded at the 49th WorldFest Houston International Film Festival. The film also won the Special Jury Award at National Science Film Festival and Competition in India.[6][7] Kanavu Variyam was released across India on 24 February 2017.
Plot
Ezhil (Arun Chidambaram) is a brilliant school student. He excels in all subjects and is favorite among teachers. Ezhil grows up with his interest in
Cast
- Arun Chidambaram as Ezhil
- Jiya Shankar as Veena
- Ilavarasu as Ezhil's father
- Yog Japee as Gopi
- Black Pandias Sakkarai
- Senthi Kumari as Ezhil's mother
- G. Gnanasambandam as Gnanasambandan
- T. P. Gajendran
- Mayilsamy as Mahout
- Kavithalaya Krishnanas Teacher
- Crane Manohar
- George Maryan
- Lollu Sabha Easter as TNEB worker
- Ambani Shankar
- Saravana Subbiah as Gopi's boss
- Arumugam
- Vijay Ganesh as Azhagu
- R. S. G. Chelladurai as Doctor
Production
The film's writer, director and lead actor
all enacted supporting roles.Kanavu Variyam received media attention within
Soundtrack
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Label | Trend Music | |||
Producer | Shyam Benjamin | |||
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The music of Kanavu Variyam was composed by Shyam Benjamin. "Kalla/Manna", a song from the film which refers to 51 traditional games of rural India, won the Silver Remi for Best Children's Song and won the Best Youth Focus Music Video award at the Bare Bones International Film and Music Festival at Oklahoma, USA.[15]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Kalla Manna" | Arun Chidambaram | Mithuna, Sai Rishi, Sai Lakshmi | 4:26 |
2. | "Nee Paadhi" | Arun Chidambaram | Guna, Mahalakshmi Iyer | 4:14 |
3. | "Science Is Fun" | Arun Chidambaram | Sharmila | 3:06 |
4. | "Kirukkan" | Arun Chidambaram | Sirkazhi G. Sivachidambaram | 3:06 |
Release
The film's world premiere was at the 49th WorldFest Houston International Film Festival on 9 April 2016.[16][17][2]
Critical reception
Prior to its theatrical release, Kanavu Variyam received critical acclaim in major film festivals across the globe. News portals including The Hindu, NDTV, Dina Thanthi highly appreciated the preview shows of the film and stated "Arun is a director to watch out for".[18][19]
The film had a theatrical release across Tamil Nadu on 24 February 2017. The New Indian Express called the film a "feel-good entertainer", adding that "when many of our makers look towards the West for inspiration, it is heartwarming that the U.S. based-Chidambaram has turned to the rural scenario and the issues faced by the villagers as his debut work" and that "the film is inspiring and motivating, is worth a watch by both adults and children. It's a powerful debut by multi-faceted artist Arun Chidambaram'. Number 1 weekly in Tamil Nadu, "Ananda Vikatan" quoted the film to be a "powerful cinema which inspires the dreamer in you". Dina Thanthi, the highest read daily in the state quoted "A must-watch entertainer for families". Other critics gave the film a less welcoming review, with The Times of India stating "as a director, though his plot and intention is commendable, amateurish execution and slow screenplay spoil the flow of the narration".[20] Sify.com wrote "on the whole, a weak script that lacks subtlety and nuance, the film is ultimately a bore" and that "though the intentions of director Arun Chidambaram is laudable, his bumbling execution is a spoiler".[21] Sowmya Rajendran of TheNewsMinute also criticised the film stating "science can explain several phenomena, but I am still wondering what explains the film's success and the reputation it has built for itself", stating that she was "deeply puzzled" with the film's success on the international circuit.[22]
Awards and recognitions
Kanavu Variyam has received the following recognitions following its preview shows and participation in international film festivals:
- 'Platinum Remi Award' for "Best Independent Theatrical Feature Film" (Drama) at 49th WorldFest-Houston, USA 2016. "Kanavu Variyam" was chosen from over 4500 movies from 74 countries.[2]
- 'Silver Remi Award' for 'Best Children's Song' at 49th WorldFest-Houston, USA 2016.[1]
- 'Audience Favorite Movie' at 49th WorldFest-Houston 2016.[15]
- 'Best Unique Film' at "International Motivational Film Festival" 2016 held at Rostov, Russia.[23]
- 'Special Jury Award' at National Science Film Festival and Competition organized by the Government of India.[6]
- 'Best Youth Focus Music Video' award for the song "Kalla Manna (Stone or Sand)" at Bare Bones International Film and Music Festival.[7][15] held in USA.
- 'Best Music Video' for the song "Kalla Manna (Stone or Sand)" at Los Angeles Film and Script Festival, USA.[15]
- Official Selection at 19th Shanghai International Film Festival.[24] held in China.
- 'Opening Film' at 15th Pyonyang International Film Festival' in North Korea scheduled from 16 to 23 September.[23]
- Nominated for "Best Feature Film" and "Best Cinematography" at "Asian New Media Festival" in Busan, South Korea - a film festival organized by General Association of Korean movies, Korean Film Critics Association, and the Shanghai Film Academy.
- Official Selection at 'International Children's Film Festival' in Dytiatko, Ukraine scheduled from 21 to 24 September.[23]
- Official Selection at '67th Montecatini International Film Festival' in Italy scheduled from 6–9 October.[23]
- Official Selection at '11th Lola Kenya Screen Film Festival' in Kenya scheduled in December.[23] ghsh navbar mns k
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External links
- Kanavu Variyam at IMDb