| Magizhchi | |
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| Directed by | V. Gowthaman |
| Screenplay by | V. Gowthaman |
| Based on | Thalaimuraigal by Neela Padmanabhan |
| Produced by | D. Manivannan |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Chezhiyan |
| Music by | Vidyasagar |
Production company | Athirvu Thiraipattarai |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Magizhchi (transl. Happiness) is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language film directed by V. Gowthaman. It stars Gowthaman himself in the lead role with Anjali, Karthika, director Seeman and Prakash Raj playing important roles.[1] The film, based on Neela Padmanabhan's novel Thalaimuraigal,[1] released on 19 November 2010.
Cast
[edit]- V. Gowthaman as Thiravi
- Anjali as Kuzhali
- Karthika as Nagammai, Thiravi's sister
- Seeman as Kutralam
- Prakash Raj as Moses
- Sampath Raj as Sevatha Perumal
- Ganja Karuppu as Rasappan
- V. S. Raghavan as Thiravi's granduncle
- Sukumari as Thiravi's grandmother
- Anumol as Sasi
- Raju as Thiravi's father
- Pasanga Sivakumar as Kuzhali's father
- Azhagan Thamizhmani as Villager
- Manoj Kumar as Villager
- Veera Santhanam as Kannupillai, Sevatha Perumal's father
- Nellai Siva as Villager
- Siva Narayana Murthy as Shop owner
- Krishnamoorthy as Rasappan's brother-in-law
- T. K. Kala as Kuttiammai, Thiravi's mother
- Supraja as Visalam, Thiravi's sister
- Premalatha as Rasappan's sister
- Madurai Saroja as Sevatha Perumal's mother
- Rangammal Paati as Thiravi's grandaunt
- Risha in a special appearance
Production
[edit]The film was launched at AVM Studios on 28 October 2009.[2]
Soundtrack
[edit]Soundtrack was composed by Vidyasagar.[3] Behindwoods wrote "Vidyasagar strictly adheres to the theme and tone of this rural story. But he also weaves in his creativity here and there. High on ‘native touch’, this album surprisingly dips a little where melody is concerned".[4]
| Song Title | Singers | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|
| "Theakku Maramaattam" | Manickka Vinayakam, Velmurugan, Karisal Karunanithi | Vaiyyampatti Muthuswamy |
| "Otthhu Thanni Aathoda" | Karthik, Chandrayee | Vairamuthu |
| "Selai Kattiya Sevanthi" | Karthik, Roshini, Sithara | Vairamuthu |
| "Kanne Kaniyurangu" | Madhu Balakrishnan, Binny Krishnakumar | Patchaiappan |
| "Utchukotta Itchu Vachhu" | Gopal Rao, Rajalakshmi | Arivumathi |
| "Koorapattu Selaikkari" | Karthik | Patchaiappan |
Release and reception
[edit]The film was released on 19 November 2010 alongside Nagaram Marupakkam and Mandhira Punnagai.[5][6]
The Hindu wrote "Even a slight slip could have made Magizhchi (U) an extension of a weepy Tamil soap. But V. Gowthaman's direction keeps the narration on track in this family drama set in 1989. Neela. Padmanabhan's ‘Thalaimuraigal' has been transformed into a fairly neat film".[7] Behindwoods wrote "Magizhchi is a well made film about family relationships and social issues. However, it has its innate limitations in terms of being an entertainer. To the team’s credit, the movie has never aspired to be an entertainer that is out of the scope, the story permits. If you are the sentimental type whose idea of a village based film is not just ‘sickles and sevals’, then Magizhchi will make you happy".[8] New Indian Express wrote "Appreciable is its ending, which is warm and positive. But this film could have been made in a way more appealing to the audience".[9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Seeman happy about 'Magizhchi'". IndiaGlitz. 30 October 2009. Archived from the original on 2 November 2009. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
- ^ "'Magizhchi' Movie Launch". Indiaglitz. 28 October 2009. Archived from the original on 31 October 2009. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Magizchi". JioSaavn. Archived from the original on 8 August 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Magizhchi Music Review". Behindwoods. Archived from the original on 2 August 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Friday Fiesta 191110". IndiaGlitz.com. 18 November 2010. Archived from the original on 19 November 2010. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "The TROIKA - Thursday Trivia". Behindwoods. 18 November 2010. Archived from the original on 2 August 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Bonding, bucolic style". The Hindu. 21 November 2010. Archived from the original on 10 November 2013. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ "Magizhchi Movie Review". Behindwoods. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
- ^ "Magizhchi". The New Indian Express. 24 November 2010. Archived from the original on 2 August 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.