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written and directed by newcomer K. V. Nandhu and produced by Janaki Sivakumar. The film, which starred

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, Ramana and

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in leading roles, released on 15 October 2010.

Cast

Production

Actor

played the lead role for the first time in his career, though the failure of the film meant that ''

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'' (2010) is often noted as his debut film. The film's director Nandhu, had previously apprenticed under director

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Soundtrack

The soundtrack is composed by

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. It includes a remixed version of "Aadi Maasam Kaathadikka" from the 1983 film '' Paayum Puli''.

Release and reception

The film was released on 15 October 2010. A critic from ''

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'' labelled the film as a "big bore", adding that "the film lacks a cohesive narration and screenplay". Another reviewer cited that the film was a "can't watch". ''

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'' wrote, "The song-dance sequences follow in quick succession disturbing the flow and pace", adding, "The director has tried to infuse an element of realism in the earlier part. The script could have been etched in a more coherent and a convincing way when the scene shifts to the city".

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* {{IMDb title, id=4318088 2010 films 2010s Tamil-language films 2010s Indian films Films scored by Srikanth Deva 2010 directorial debut films