''Pizhai'' () is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language

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directed by Rajavel Krishna in his directorial debut. The film stars

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, Appa Nasath, and newcomer Gokul in the lead roles, while

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, and

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play supporting roles. The music was composed by F. S. Faizal with cinematography by Bakki and editing by Ram Gopi. The film released on 3 January 2020.

Plot

The film is about three boys: Vedi, Kodi, and Mayilu. They do not want to study, and they run away from their homes. Their experiences in the outside world make them realize their mistakes. A man approaches them and asks them to work. They agree only to be mistreated. When trying to escape, they lose Mayilu. They go all over and experience similar mishaps. When police returns Vedi and Kodi, they ask for Mayilu's whereabouts. They then find out that he has met his end.

Cast

Production

The film stars

, Nasath, and Gokul as in important roles.

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play supportive roles in the film as parents who can't afford education for their kids. The film was shot in Chennai, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Chitoor, and Tiruthani.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by F. S. Faizal. *Motor Illai –

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*Sudum Varai – Keshav *Ippadiye – Keshav, Priyanka *Nee Irundha – Keshav

Reception

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'' gave the film one out of five stars and states that "The lack of fresh sequences and the number of unnecessary sub-plots, do not evoke any interest in the audience". ''

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'' gave the film two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote that "''Pizhai'' has good intentions but the execution is found wanting".

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, id=10963974 2020 directorial debut films 2020 films 2020s children's drama films 2020s Tamil-language films Indian children's drama films