Kidaari (transl. The rough and tough one)[a] is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language action-mystery film[2] written and directed by Prasath Murugesan, starring Sasikumar and Nikhila Vimal in the lead roles. The film, which is also produced by Sasikumar, features Napoleon, Vela Ramamoorthy, Suja Varunee, O. A. K. Sundar, and Hareesh Peradi in supporting roles. Darbuka Siva composed the music, while S. R. Kathir handled the cinematography and Praveen Anthony handled the editing. The film was released on 2 September 2016.
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| Directed by | Prasath Murugesan |
| Written by | Prasath Murugesan |
| Produced by | Sasikumar |
| Starring | Sasikumar Nikhila Vimal Napoleon Vela Ramamoorthy |
| Cinematography | S. R. Kathir |
| Edited by | Praveen Antony |
| Music by | Darbuka Siva |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editIn Sattur town, Kombaiah Pandian (Vela Ramamoorthy) is the local don and controls the entire town. Kidaari (Sasikumar) is Kombaiah’s loyal henchman who is ready to sacrifice his life for the sake of his boss. One day, Kombaiah is stabbed in his neck by someone, and the news comes as a shock to the entire town. Now, Kidaari sets stage to find the culprit behind the assault and lists out all the suspects. The movie goes into flashback mode, frequently detailing the rivalry between Kombaiah and each suspect. Finally, Kidaari finds out that Kombaiah’s brother in-law and close aide, Kombaiah's friend (Mu Ramaswamy), was responsible for the assault. Kombaiah's friend admits that Kombaiah was stabbed accidentally when he tried to safeguard himself from Kombaiah. A flashback is shown detailing the rivalry between Kombaiah and his own son Nambi (Vasumithra).
The only daughter of Kombaiah's friend was married to Kombaiah’s son Nambi. Trouble erupts between Nambi and his father Kombaiah, which leads to Kombaiah killing his own son. This worries Kombaiah's friend as his daughter has become a widow because of Kombaiah. This was the reason for his anger over Kombaiah. He also discloses the truth to Kidaari about the death of his father Kottur Durai (Napoleon). Years back, Kotur Durai was a henchman to a politician named S. N. Kaalai (Hareesh Peradi), while Kombaiah was a sidekick to Kotur Durai. However, Kombaiah betrays and kills Kottur Durai and then Kaalai. He then stages a drama that Kaalai killed Kottur Durai and he had revenged by killing Kaalai, which helped him establish himself as a don in the town. Knowing this, Kidaari feels bad as Kombaiah’s affection towards him was fake. He visits him in the hospital and informs him that he had understood Kombaiah's true intentions. Kombaiah is saved but loses his speech, and Kidaari becomes the don of the town. Kidaari spares Kombaiah but has instigated a fear of death in his mind, which Kidaari thinks is a bigger punishment.
Cast
edit- Sasikumar as Kidari
- Nikhila Vimal as Chembha
- Napoleon as Kottur Durai
- Vela Ramamoorthy as Kombaiah Pandian
- O. A. K. Sundar as Pulikutthi Pandian
- Hareesh Peradi as S. N. Kaalai
- Suja Varunee as Loganayaki
- Shobha Mohan as Kombaiah's wife
- Vasumithra as Kombaiah's son
- Naadodigal Gopal as Pulikutthi's brother
- Mu Ramaswamy as Kombaiah's friend
- Phathmen as Kadakkarai
- Raam as Ananth Velankar
- Deepa Shankar as Ponnamma
- Thenali (Dindugal Thendral)
- K. N. Kaalai
- R. S. Sathish
Production
editSasikumar began work on the film directed by Prasath Murugesan during March 2016 in Chennai.[3] Sasikumar attained the title Kidaari from Samuthirakani, who had previously registered the title.[4] Filming ended in July 2016, after 62 working days.[5]
Soundtrack
editDarbuka Siva composed the soundtrack. One of the songs, "Vandiyila Nellu Varum", was earlier featured in the debut album of La Pongal, a musical project founded by Siva.[6] The audio rights were bought by Think Music.[7]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Vandiyile Nellu Varum" | Anthony Daasan, Ekadesi | Anthony Daasan, Sanjana Divaker Kalmanje | 3:54 |
| 2. | "Vettaruva Veecharuva" | Ekadesi | D.Velmurugan | 3:08 |
| 3. | "Thalakaalu Puriyalaiyae" | Mohanrajan | Anitha Karthikeya, Velmurugan | 3:58 |
| 4. | "Nenjukkulla Ninnu Kittu" | Ekadesi | Sanjana Divaker Kalmanje | 2:34 |
| 5. | "Pagaivanukku Arulvaai" | Bharathiyar | Haricharan | 4:22 |
| 6. | "Kaathu Veesudhu Kaathu" | Mohanrajan | Darbuka Siva, Gowtham Bharadwaj | 1:38 |
| 7. | "Velivarum Ulmugam (instrumental)" | 2:55 |
Reception
editBaradwaj Rangan wrote in The Hindu, "This murder mystery needed more than flavour. It needed focus."[2] Anupama Subramanian of Deccan Chronicle wrote, "Though most of the scenes are contrived, Kidaari still is an interesting film that uses a narrator to drive the viewer and the scenes".[8] M. Suganth of The Times of India wrote, "The film manages to be engaging enough, with Murugesan nicely introducing humour (one old character who makes empty boasts is a scene-stealer) into the violent scenes. It is only in the final denouement that the film resorts to cliché".[9] Karthik Keramalu of News18 wrote, "Kidaari is something all the members of the film can be proud of", lauding the casting and calling the film a "fine example of a dog-eat-dog world".[10]
Notes
edit- ^ According to Prasath Murugesan, "Kidaari" means "a rough and tough guy" in Kovilpatti jargon.[1]
References
edit- ^ "What is the meaning of 'Kidaari'?". Cinemaplusnews. 16 August 2016. Archived from the original on 1 February 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
- ^ a b Rangan, Baradwaj (2 September 2016). "Kidaari: new genre of 'Aruvaa Christie'?". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 14 October 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
- ^ "Sasikumar-Prasad Murugesan's Film Goes on Floors". The New Indian Express. 26 March 2016. Archived from the original on 1 November 2016. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
- ^ Manohar, Niveda (11 May 2016). "Sasikumar's Next Film Is Kidaari". Silverscreen India. Archived from the original on 25 July 2024. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ Jyothsna (6 July 2016). "Three important writers in one film". Behindwoods. Archived from the original on 12 September 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
- ^ Vandhana (19 October 2017). "Mystery No Longer: Interview With 'Enai Noki Paayum Thotta' Composer 'Mr X', Who Loves Football Just Like Darbuka Siva". Silverscreen India. Archived from the original on 4 August 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
- ^ "Kidaari (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music. 2 August 2016. Archived from the original on 12 March 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (3 September 2016). "Kidaari movie review: Interesting film with violence, gore and contrivances". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 23 October 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ Suganth, M (3 September 2016). "Kidaari Movie Review". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 28 October 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ Keramalu, Karthik (3 September 2016). "Kidaari Movie Review: Sasikumar's Film Makes for an Interesting Watch". News18. Archived from the original on 8 January 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
