Veppam Kulir Mazhai
| Veppam Kulir Mazhai | |
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 Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Pascal Vedamuthu |
| Written by | Pascal Vedamuthu |
| Produced by | Dhirav |
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| Cinematography | Prithvi Rajendran |
| Edited by | Dhirav |
| Music by | Shankar Rangarajan |
Production company | Hashtag FDFS Productions |
| Distributed by | Sri Subbulakshmi Movies |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Veppam Kulir Mazhai (transl. Heat, cold and rain) is 2024 Indian Tamil-language social thriller film written and directed by Pascal Vedamuthu. The film stars Dhirav, Ismath Banu and MS Bhaskar.[1] The film was produced by Dhirav under the banner of Hashtag FDFS Productions.[2]
Synopsis
[edit]Petthaperumal and Paandi joined hands as husband and wife in a celebratory nuptial moment stepping into the world of excitement and joy. But it fades away sooner with the societal pressure to conceive a baby which becomes a pseudo-integral part in fulfilling the wholeness of a married life. Will their nuptial bonding last forever?
Cast
[edit]- Dhirav as Petthaperumal[3]
- Ismath Banu as Paandi
- M. S. Bhaskar as Thiri Ayya
- Rama as Pottu
- Dev Habibullah as Gandhi
- Vijaya Lakshmi as Arputhammal
Production
[edit]The film marks the directorial debut for Pascal Vedamuthu.[4][5]
Reception
[edit]Raghav Kumar of Kalkionline rated 3.5 out of 5 star and noted that "Appreciate the film for taking such a sensitive concept and choosing the right actors."[6] Times Now critic rated 3.5 out of 5 and stated that "Lead actors Dhirav and Ismath Banu have delivered outstanding performances, particularly in emotionally charged scenes."[7]
Akshay Kumar of Cinema Express wrote that "Debut director Pascal Vedama has successfully walked a tightrope in how he embraces natural parenthood while also not vilifying IVF treatment and portraying the societal pressure faced by newly wed couples through an empathetic lens" and gave 3 out of 5 star rating.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ B, Jayabhuvaneshwari (5 February 2024). "Veppam Kulir Mazhai: The parenthood predicament". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 24 March 2024. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
- ^ குழந்தை பிரச்னையை பேசும் வெப்பம் குளிர் மழை. Dinakaran (in Tamil). 4 February 2024. Archived from the original on 14 March 2024. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ "இளம் தம்பதிகளின் குழந்தையின்மை பிரச்சனையை பேசும் 'வெப்பம் குளிர் மழை'". Virakesari.lk. Archived from the original on 24 March 2024. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
- ^ "Pascal's Tamil film talks about the pressure that childless couples face". The Times of India. 5 February 2024. Archived from the original on 14 March 2024. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ தம்பதிகள் சந்திக்கும் சவால்களை பேசும் 'வெப்பம் குளிர் மழை'. Nakkheeran (in Tamil). 5 February 2024. Archived from the original on 14 March 2024. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ ராகவ்குமார் (28 March 2024). "விமர்சனம்: குழந்தையின்மை பிரச்னையை சொல்லும் 'வெப்பம் குளிர் மழை'!". Kalki Online (in Tamil). Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ "Veppam Kulir Mazhai Review: A Thought-provoking Film That Speaks Through Its Subtleties!". TimesNow. 29 March 2024. Archived from the original on 29 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
- ^ Kumar, Akshay (29 March 2024). "Veppam Kulir Mazhai Movie Review: Strong performances hold this rural drama on pregnancy taboos". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 29 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.