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film directed by Anbu G. and starring P.R. Prabhu and Krithika.

Plot

Cast

* P. R. Prabhu as Kaushik * Krithika Malini as Oviya * Akil * Deekshitha * Shravya Kag * Janani * Karthika * Shyloo

Production

Anbu G, the director/writer, and P. R. Prabhu, the lead actor, both worked as assistant directors under

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. Hindi actor

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played the second lead in the film, marking his Tamil debut. Prabhu's girlfriend Krithika Malini was also cast in the lead. They both married before the release of the film and their marriage video was used in the film. The film was shot on

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to get more enhanced colour features that is not as good on digital technology.

Soundtrack

The music is composed by Guru Krishnan and features lyrics by Neela Megham,

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, Krishna Iyer and

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. *"Va Va Oviya" – Karthik *"Silu Silu" –

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*"Eno Unnai" –

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*"Mudhal Murai" – Nikhil Mathew *"Friendship Friendship" – Krishna Iyer *"Vandhana Vadhanamey" –

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Critical reception

Malini Mannath of ''

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'' wrote that "With a viewing time of a crisp 114 minutes, the film is refreshing in its take, and a pleasant watch". Anupama Subramanian of ''

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'' opined that "In ''Iruvar Ondranal'', good dialogues, three dimensional characters, and a deeper understanding on part of Anbu illuminates the real and the believable in life".

References

External links

* {{IMDb title 2010s Indian films 2010s Tamil-language films 2015 films 2015 romantic comedy films Indian romantic comedy films Tamil-language Indian films Tamil-language romantic comedy films