Yemaali (transl. Naïve) is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy drama film written and directed by V. Z. Durai. The film features Samuthirakani in the lead role, with Sam Jones, Athulya Ravi, and Roshni Prakash also in pivotal roles. Produced by Latha Productions and featuring music composed by Sam D. Raj, the venture began production in April 2017 and was released on 2 February 2018.
| Yemaali | |
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| Directed by | V. Z. Durai |
| Written by | V. Z. Durai, Jeyamohan (dialogues) |
| Produced by | M. Latha |
| Starring | Samuthirakani Sam Jones Athulya Ravi Roshni Prakash |
| Cinematography | M. Rethish Kanna I. J. Prakash |
| Edited by | R. Sudharsan |
| Music by | Sam D. Raj |
Production company | Latha Productions |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
edit- Samuthirakani as Aravindh/Pandiyan
- Sam Jones as Mali
- Athulya Ravi as Ritu
- Roshni Prakash as Divya
- Bala Saravanan as Rathakrishnan
- Singampuli as Selvaraj
- Janani Ashok Kumar as Maari
Production
editThe film was announced in March 2017, with director V. Z. Durai confirming that his next film would feature Samuthirakani in the leading role.[1] Durai revealed that Samuthirakani would be playing the full-fledged lead role for the first time, and would be seen in four different looks. B. Jeyamohan was signed to write dialogues, while two cinematographers Rethish and Prakash and debut music composer Sam D were also selected for the project.[2] Newcomer Sam Jones and actress Athulya Ravi, who starred in Kadhal Kan Kattudhe (2017), were selected to play other pivotal roles in the film, which began production in early April 2017.[3][4]
A teaser trailer for the film was released in November 2017, with scenes depicting Athulya undressing and smoking a cigarette being featured. In an unexpected turn of events, Athulya apologised to her fan following for the scenes and stated that the scenes would not be featured in the film.[5][6] Portraying a character knows as "Ri" (Ritu), Athulya described that the character was a modern and independent girl, who is exactly opposite to what she was in real life. For the role, Athulya trained to walk and talk like the character, coloured her hair and lost weight to look the part.[7]
Soundtrack
edit| Yemaali | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by Sam D. Raj | ||||
| Released | 15 December 2017 | |||
| Genre | Film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 20:40 | |||
| Label | TrendMusic | |||
| Producer | Sam D. Raj | |||
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The film's music was composed by Sam D. Raj, in his third film venture following Vandhamala (2015) and Thirupathi Samy Kudumbam (2017). The soundtrack was released on 15 December 2017 through TrendMusic.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Ineemelum Nee Illai" | Mohan Rajan | Velu | 4:34 |
| 2. | "No No" | V. Z. Durai | V. Z. Durai, Cliffy | 4:13 |
| 3. | "Ekkachekka Kushiyo" | Mohan Rajan | Cliffy, Hemambika, Velu | 3:46 |
| 4. | "Nai Nai Boyfriend" | V. Z. Durai | Nincy | 4:07 |
| 5. | "Niavae Illa Vaanam" | Arun Bharathi | Velu, V. Z. Durai | 4:00 |
Release
editTamil Nadu theatrical rights of the film were valued at ₹3.5 crore.[8] The HD version was released in January 2019. Satellite rights of the film were sold to Vasanth TV.[9]
References
edit- ^ "IndiaGlitz - Samuthirakani next new movie Yemali directed by V Z Durai Mughavaree Thotti Jaya - Tamil Movie News". indiaglitz.com. 15 March 2017. Archived from the original on 18 April 2017. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
- ^ "Kani will be seen in a live-in relationship: VZ Durai". Deccan Chronicle. 17 March 2017. Archived from the original on 18 April 2017. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
- ^ "Athulya Ravi to act in VZ Durai - Samuthirakani's Yemaali". behindwoods.com. 5 April 2017. Archived from the original on 18 April 2017. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
- ^ "Athulya Ravi in VZ Durai's next". Deccan Chronicle. 7 April 2017. Archived from the original on 18 April 2017. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
- ^ "Athulya Ravi apologises to her fans". 10 November 2017. Archived from the original on 29 January 2018. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
- ^ "Athulya apologizes for her glam appearance in 'Yemali'". Sify. Archived from the original on 9 November 2017.
- ^ "My character is opposite to what I am in real life: Athulya". The Times of India. 27 November 2017. Archived from the original on 1 June 2018. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
- ^ "Yemaali TN theatrical rights". YouTube. Archived from the original on 7 March 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
- ^ "Yemaali (2018) » Tamil Movies Online". tamilmoviesonline.in. Archived from the original on 5 September 2019.