''Dummy Tappasu'' () is a 2015 Indian

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film directed by O. S. Ravi. The film stars Malayalam actor

Praveen Prem Praveen Prem (born 21 April 1984) is an Indian actor who works predominately in Malayalam cinema in comedic roles. He is known for his roles in ''Tournament'' (2010) and '' 7th Day'' (2014). Background and career A native of Maruthoorkadavu, Tr ...

and debutante

Ramya Pandian Ramya Pandian (born 13 August 1990) is an Indian actress who works in Tamil language films. She is known for her role in '' Joker'' (2016) and '' Aan Devathai'' (2018). She was listed by the Chennai Times as the "Most Desirable Woman on Tele ...

Synopsis

An obese man, living in the slums of Chennai, comes across a series of situations that change his perception towards life and love.

Cast

Production

Malayalam comedian

was signed to play the lead role as the film required a plump man to play the lead role. The film highlights the life in the slums of Chennai. The film began production under the title ''Tapsa''.

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was brought in to compose the music. A few scenes were shot in black and white.

Soundtrack

The songs were composed by

. *"Adiayae Flowerae" –

Mukesh Mohamed Mukesh Mohamed (earlier called Mukesh) is an Indian playback singer. As a singer, he sings melody, folk and gana songs. He has sung more than 500 film songs in various Indian languages. He has also recorded a number of devotional albums. He has ...

*"Anju Pathu Kadanai" –

*"Enna Idhu Vayasu" – Lakshmi Chandru *"Yenda En Magane" – Kavitha Gopi

Reception

Maalai Malar ''Maalai Malar'' is a daily evening Tamil newspaper. It is owned by Daily Thanti group. It was founded by S. P. Adithanar in 1977 at Coimbatore. Maalai Malar has twelve editions published from Chennai, Vellore, Dindigul, Thanjavur, Tirune ...

'' praised the cinematography and performances of the lead cast, while criticising the lack of interesting scenes.

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*{{IMDb title, 11312128 2015 directorial debut films 2015 films 2015 romantic comedy films Films scored by Deva (composer) Indian romantic comedy films