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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox film
| name = Sivappu
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| image = Sivappu.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Sathyasiva
| producer = Muktha R. Govind
Punnagai Poo Gheetha
| writer =
| starring = Naveen Chandra
Rupa Manjari
Rajkiran
| music = N. R. Raghunanthan
| cinematography = Madhu Ambat
| editing = Mu. Kasi Viswanathan
| studio = Muktha Films
SG Films Pvt Ltd
| distributor = Thuvar.G.Chandrasekharan
| released =
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| budget =
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'Sivappu' is a 2015 Tamil language film directed by Sathyasiva and produced by Muktha Films and 'Punnagai Poo' Gheetha. Evoking the plight of Sri Lankan Tamil refugees in India, the film stars Rajkiran, Naveen Chandra and Rupa Manjari, with music composed by N. R. Raghunanthan.
Cast
*Rajkiran as Konaar
*Naveen Chandra as Pandian
*Rupa Manjari as Parvathi
*Thambi Ramiah
*A. Venkatesh
*Selva as Politician
*Bose Venkat as Policeman
*Poo Ram as Protester
Production
Following the release of 'Kazhugu', Sathyasiva immediately began work on his next venture in April 2012 starting 'Andhi Mazhai Megam', a story revolving around the lives of Sri Lankan refugees who work as construction workers in Tamil Nadu.[https://web.archive.org/web/20140203050623/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-02/news-interviews/31537302_1_rameswaram-crew-construction Andhi Mazhai Megam is Kazhugu directors next The Times of India] The director then chose to rename the film as 'Sivappu' (Red), revealing that the title also denotes themes of love, anger, poverty, violence and communism.[http://www.kollywoodtoday.net/news/sivappu-movie-touches-upon-a-sensitive-issue/ Sivappu Movie touches upon a sensitive issue] Production began in August 2012, with Telugu actor Naveen Chandra and Rupa Manjari picked to play the lead pair. Sathyaraj, Selva, Thambi Ramiah were also reported to be seen in pivotal roles, while cinematography was announced to be handled by Madhu Ambat, editing by Kasi Viswanath and music by C. Sathya.[https://web.archive.org/web/20130928095003/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-02/previews/32999610_1_malayalam-films-second-film-national-awards Sivappu The Times of India]
The film progressed throughout late 2012 and 2013 with Rajkiran roped in to replace Sathyaraj and Raghunandan taking over as the film's composer.[http://www.realbollywood.com/2012/09/rajkiran-replaces-sathyaraj-bags-role-sivappu.html Rajkiran replaces Sathyaraj and bags the role in Sivappu]
Reception
The film opened to average reviews, with critics lauding the actors' performances along with Madhu Ambat's cinematography while complaining about the unconvincing blend of romance, comedy and drama.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by N. R. Raghunanthan.
References
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