''Cocktail'' is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language

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directed by debutante Ra.Vijaya Murugan, and starring

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, Niviksha Naidu, Mithun Maheswaran, Pugazh,

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and Kawin. The film was released on 10 July 2020.

Synopsis

A story about a missing idol that was made by the Chola kings 450 years ago.

Cast

Release

The film was initially scheduled to have a theatrical release in March 2020, but due to the

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, the makers opted for an OTT release directly on

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on 10 July 2020. The film features a

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in an important role and is the first Indian film to feature the bird.

Music

The songs are composed by Sai Bhaskar.

Critical reception

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'' stated "The film’s core plot is ripped from ‘The Hangover’ films, but the prudent way it has been shot could be a guide to filmmakers preparing to work under COVID-19 restrictions." ''

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'' stated "It’s a compliment to films like Cocktail when they get reviewed, when we offer evidence that we have indeed subjected ourselves to their torment."

References

External links

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