Alaiyadikkuthu (transl. The waves are hitting) is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language thriller film written and directed by Kalimuthu Arjunaraja and starring Sindhu Tolani, Naveen Dhanush and Akhil Kumar. It was released on 10 August 2005.
| Alaiyadikkuthu | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Kalimuthu Arjunaraja |
| Written by | Kalimuthu Arjunaraja |
| Produced by | A. N. A. Naina Mohamed N. Fazil |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Pavan Shekhar |
| Edited by | T. K. Kuppusamy |
| Music by | Bharani |
Production company | Studio Lights |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
edit- Sindhu Tolani as Brindha
- Naveen Dhanush
- Akhil Kumar
- Yugendran as R.G Madhu
- Anand
- Kazan Khan
- Vennira Aadai Moorthy
- Ghilli Sekhar
- Minnal Lakshmanan
- Neha Tolani
- Prabha Reddy
- Vijayan
- Rami Reddy
- Kovai Senthil
Production
editSindhu Tolani turned down offers to star in Telugu films to work on Alaiyadikkuthu after being impressed by the story. Sindhu's sister, Neha Tolani, was also cast in a role, as was debutant Prabha Reddy. Naveen Dhanush and Aari Arujunan made their acting debuts in the film, with the latter appearing under the name of Akhil Kumar.[1]
Prior to release, it was reported that the film was partially based on the Kanchi Shankaracharyas controversy.[2] In June 2005, director K. Rajan chose to shelve his biopic of Sivakasi Jayalakshmi titled Niram Maraiya Rojakal starring Vindhya, after he felt it was quite similar to Alaiyadikkuthu.[3][4]
Soundtrack
edit| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chee Chee Poda | Mahathi, Harish Raghavendra | Ilayakamban |
| 2 | Machi Machi | Tippu, Mahathi | |
| 3 | Mela Paaru | Karthik, Grace Karunas | |
| 4 | Mercury Baby | Srimathumitha | Pa. Vijay |
| 5 | Vaada Machan | Krishnaraj, Anuradha Sriram | Victor Dass |
Reception
editThe film was released on 10 August 2005 across Tamil Nadu. A critic from Sify gave the film a negative review, adding that "Sindhu Tolani as the female crusader and vigilante is adequate though she has to improve in emotional scenes" and that the film "needed more sensitive treatment".[5] A critic from NowRunning.com wrote "though the movie is realistic, relevant and to some extent revitalizing, it misses on a point that you do not feel or sympathize for the pains suffered by victims of lascivious men".[6] A reviewer from BizHat noted the film was "screeching, hysterical and distasteful".[7]
In September 2006, Kalimuthu Arjunaraja announced a follow-up venture titled Minnaladikkuthu (English: The lightning is hitting) starring Namitha in the lead role, with the same producers. However, the film eventually did not have a theatrical release.[8][9][10]
References
edit- ^ "Alai Adikkuthu Tamil Movie Preview cinema review stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes".
- ^ "Sindhu Tolani and a movie on Seers - Kannada News". IndiaGlitz.com. 2 February 2005.
- ^ "- Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. Archived from the original on 17 February 2017.
- ^ "Abbas, Kunal come together - Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 17 June 2005.
- ^ "Alaiyadikuthe". Sify. Archived from the original on 15 June 2022.
- ^ "Alaiyadikudhe Review | Alaiyadikudhe Tamil Movie Review by P.V.Sathish Kumar". nowrunning. 13 July 2005. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ "BizHat.com - Alaiyadikuthe Review. Navin Dhanush, Sindhu Tholani, Vijayan, Rami Reddy, Yugendran". movies.bizhat.com. Archived from the original on 27 March 2006. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
- ^ "One more for Namitha - Kannada News". IndiaGlitz.com. 27 September 2006.
- ^ "Tamil movies : Namitha to disappoint fans?". Behindwoods.com. 22 September 2006. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ Admin, Super (3 October 2006). "Namitha in Minnaladikuthu". Filmibeat. Retrieved 15 June 2022.