Garudan (2024 film)
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | R. S. Durai Senthilkumar |
| Screenplay by | R. S. Durai Senthilkumar |
| Story by | Vetrimaaran[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 |
Garudan (transl. Brahminy kite)[a] is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film[5] written and directed by R. S. Durai Senthilkumar, from a story by Vetrimaaran. It is jointly produced by Vetrimaaran's Grass Root Film Company and K. Kumar's Lark Studios. The film stars Soori, M. Sasikumar and Unni Mukundan in the lead roles. Revathi Sharma, Sshivada, Samuthirakani, Rajendran and Mime Gopi appear in supporting roles. It follows Sokkan, a trusted confidante of two childhood friends, Aadhi and Karuna, whose loyalty become changed by dynamic into betrayal and survival.
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[edit]
Two childhood friends, Aadhi and Karuna, had a deep bond as brothers and defend each other. Sokkan was their trusted confidant whose loyalty become changed by dynamic into betrayal and survival.
Cast[edit]
- Soori as Sokkan
- M. Sasikumar as Aadhi
- Unni Mukundan as Karuna
- Revathy Sharma as Vinnarasi
- Sshivada
- Roshini Haripriyan
- Samuthirakani
- Mime Gopi
- R. V. Udayakumar
- Vadivukkarasi
- Dushyanth Ramkumar
- Rajendran
- Brigida Saga
Production[edit]
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.[6] 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.[7] Principal photography began in September 2023,[8] and wrapped in early January 2024.[9] The official title, Garudan, was announced on 19 January 2024 by the production house with a two-minute promotional glimpse.[10]
Music[edit]
The music and background score is composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, in his maiden collaboration with Soori (in a lead role) and Senthilkumar.[7] The first single, "Panjavarna Kiliye", released on 10 February 2024.[11] The complete soundtrack was released on 21 May 2024.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kombu Vecha" | Snehan | Anthony Daasan | 3:26 |
| 2. | "Panjavarna Kiliye" | Snehan | Yuvan Shankar Raja | 2:44 |
| 3. | "Aeroplanil Yeri" | Snehan | Mukesh, Chinna Ponnu, Sugandhi, Guru Ayyadurai | 3:14 |
| 4. | "Othapada Veriyattam" | Super Subu | Sam, Velu, Shenbagaraj, Aravind | 4:18 |
| 5. | "Kannil Kodi" | Uma Devi | Adithya RK | 2:44 |
| 6. | "Iruthiyai Nee" | Uma Devi | Chinmayi Sripada | 2:44 |
| 7. | "Glimpse of Garudan" | - | Yuvan Shankar Raja | 2:04 |
Release[edit]
Garudan was released worldwide on 31 May 2024 in theatres.[12]
Reception[edit]
Critical response[edit]
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.[13]
Abhinav Subramanian of The Times of India rated 3.5/5 stars and noted that "Garuden will appeal to those who like an emotional rural action flick."[14] Writing for OTTPlay, Anusha Sundar rated the film 3/5 with praise for Soori's performance noting "Garudan is a solid film that perfectly suits Soori as a follow-up, after playing the lead in Viduthalai."[15] In his review for The Hindu, Gopinath Rajendran praised the film writing,"With a neatly woven script that has enough brawn to overcome its minor shortcomings, director RS Durai Senthilkumar makes a splendid comeback with this raw and intense rural drama."[16] In his review for The Indian Express, Kirubakhar Purushottaman praised the writing of Vetrimaaran,R.S.Senthilkumar's direction and Soori's performance.[17] Writing for Cinema Express, Sudhir Srinivasan remarked,"Soori, like he did in Viduthalai Part 1, fills up the character with so much innocence, and this means that when he does fight back, when he even utters a word of protest, it feels heroic, for this isn’t a man enjoying his heroism."[18]
Notes[edit]
- ^ Garudan can mean both Brahminy kite and eagle, but is used for the former's meaning.[3][4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Watch: Makers share BTS of 'Garudan' action sequences!". The Times of India. 31 May 2024. Archived from the original on 31 May 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Rare sighting of brahminy kite thrills birders". The Times of India. 19 February 2017. Archived from the original on 10 April 2021. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "English translation of 'गरुड़'". Collins English Dictionary. Archived from the original on 31 May 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ "Garudan". British Board of Film Classification. Archived from the original on 31 May 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
In this dark Tamil-language action thriller, the bond between two lifelong friends falls apart after a corrupt minister attempts to seize lands belonging to a local temple, with brutal and bloody repercussions.
- ^ "Soori in Durai Senthilkumar's next, penned by Vetri Maaran". The Times of India. 20 April 2023. Archived from the original on 10 May 2023. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Soori to play the lead in director Durai Senthilkumar's next". The Times of India. 11 September 2023. Archived from the original on 19 January 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Durai Senthilkumar's Karudan Starring Unni Mukundan, Soori Goes On Floors". News18. 13 September 2023. Archived from the original on 14 September 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "Soori, Sasikumar, Unni Mukundan's Karudan shoot wrapped up". Cinema Express. 3 January 2024. Archived from the original on 10 May 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "Soori's film with Durai Senthil Kumar titled 'Garudan'; title glimpse out". The Times of India. 19 January 2024. Archived from the original on 19 January 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "First single 'Panjavarna Kiliye' from Soori's Garudan is out". Cinema Express. 10 February 2024. Archived from the original on 16 February 2024. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ "Soori's Garudan To Release On May 31". Times Now. 14 May 2024. Archived from the original on 14 May 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ "'Garudan' social media review: Soori amazes the audience with this gripping action drama". The Times of India. 31 May 2024. Archived from the original on 31 May 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ Subramanian, Abhinav (30 May 2024). "Garudan Movie Review : Strong performances elevate this familiar story". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 31 May 2024. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ Sundar, Anusha (31 May 2024). "Garudan Movie Review: A fantastic Soori leads an intricate drama of friendship". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 31 May 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ Rajendran, Gopinath (31 May 2024). "Garudan movie review: A fantastic Soori spearheads this tale on friendship, loyalty and deceit". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 31 May 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ "Garudan movie review: A gripping tale of Mahabharta's Karnan choosing what's right over loyalty". The Indian Express. 31 May 2024. Archived from the original on 31 May 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ Srinivasan, Sudhir (31 May 2024). "Garudan Movie Review: This hyper-violent, rooted action-drama gets better as it goes". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 31 May 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
