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written and directed by V. Srinivasan. The film stars Jegan and

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with A. Venkatesh,

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and

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in supporting roles. Thiruvarul Jeganathan produced it under the banner of Dream Focus Productions, with songs composed by Isai Amuthan Athmasanthi and background score by Naresh.

Cast

* Jegan *

* A. Venkatesh *

* Vaishali Taniga

Production

The film was shot in

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, and Salem. The film's cinematography was done by Vaasan, while Nagooran and Saravanan handled the editing of the film.

Soundtrack

Isai Amuthan Athmasanthi composed the songs, and Naresh composed the background score.

Reception

The film was released in theaters on 2 June 2023. A critic from ''

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'' wrote that "Although the opening scenes are slow moving, the story gradually draws you in.". A critic from ''

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'' gave three stars out of five and wrote that "Director Srinivasan has made the real story lively through the screenplay. Although the opening scenes are slow moving, the story gradually draws you in."

References

{{reflist 2020s Tamil-language films 2020s Indian films 2023 films Indian road movies