Siruvan Samuel (transl. Little Samuel) is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language family drama film written and directed by Sadhu Burlington. It is the first Tamil feature film from Kanyakumari.

Siruvan Samuel
Directed bySadhu Burlington
Produced byCountryside Films
StarringAjidhan Thavasimuthu
Vishnu KG
CinematographySivananth Gandhi
Edited byAjith Stephen
Music byMano/Stanley John
Distributed byAction Reaction Jenish
Release date
  • 12 May 2023 (2023-05-12)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Cast

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  • Ajidhan Thavasimuthu as Sam
  • Vishnu KG as Rajesh
  • Aparna as Jeba Akka (Tution akka)

Production

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The trailer of the movie was released by Arya on 23 December 2022.[1] Siruvan Samuel selected for Beijing International Children’s Film Festival.[2][3][4]

Reception

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M Suganth critic of The Times of India gave 3 stars out of 5 and wrote that "The film's earnestness to provide a unique experience turns out to be its trump card that counterbalances its flaws."[5] A critic from Kalki wrote that ""This boy Samuel will be a perfect choice for those who enjoy good works too. Boy Samuel - The First Step in Alternative Cinema.[6] Jayabhuvaneshwari B critic of Cinema Express rated 2.5 out of 5 and wrote that "Siruvan Samuel ends with Ajidhan (who has won our hearts with his performance by now), drenching in the rain, as he repents for a small yet significant mistake he makes in the course of fulfilling his dream.".[7] Bhuvanesh Chandar critic of The Hindu wrote that "Amateurish filmmaking sabotages a hearty tale".[8]

A critic from Dina Thanthi wrote that "Director Sadhu Burlington has given the best work by realistically telling how children's world is in their eyes in a simple screenplay. The director's success is keeping the audience together with the lives of the characters."[9]Maalai Malar critic rated 2.5 out of 5[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Siruvan Samuel Official trailer was released". Virakesari. 24 December 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Siruvan Samuel selected for Beijing International Children's Film Festival". Times of India. 21 March 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
  3. ^ "Siruvan Samuel selected for Beijing International Children's Film Festival". New Indian Express. 29 March 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  4. ^ "Siruvan Samuel selected for Beijing International Film festival". Cinema Express. 29 March 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  5. ^ "Siruvan Samuel Movie Review : A bittersweet coming-of-age film that falls just short of being truly good". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  6. ^ "'Siruvan Samuel' movie review: யதார்த்தம் என்பதற்கு மிக சிறந்த உதாரணம் இந்த படம்". Kalkionline. 12 May 2023. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  7. ^ "Siruvan Samuel Movie Review: An ambitious tale made vague by an esoteric dialect". Cinema Express. 11 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  8. ^ "'Siruvan Samuel' movie review: Amateurish filmmaking sabotages a hearty tale". The Hindu. 12 May 2023. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  9. ^ தினத்தந்தி (13 May 2023). "சினிமா விமர்சனம்: சிறுவன் சாமுவேல்". www.dailythanthi.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  10. ^ maalaimalar (12 May 2023). "Siruvan Samuel". www.maalaimalar.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 13 May 2023.
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