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Wikipedia article
'Kadamban' is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by N. Ragavan. Arya and Catherine Tresa star. The music was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematography by S. R. Sathish Kumar, editing by Deva, art directing by A. R. Mohan, and stunt choreography by Dhilip Subbarayan. The movie was dubbed and released in Telugu as 'Gajendrudu'."The Hindi rights of the film were purchased by RK Duggal Studios for a record price. The Hindi trailer was launched on 6 May 2017, and the Hindi dubbed version was released under the same title by RKD studios.
It received mixed reviews, who appreciated performance of Arya, visuals, and music, but criticised for writing, and its similarities between previous Hollywood, and slow pace.
Plot
Kadamban is a native of an isolated tribe in the Kadamban Forest, Tamil Nadu. The area is known for its wildlife and an immense amount of limestone. This brings the attention of the Mahendran Brothers, who own a large cement factory. They then attempt to get the not easily convinced tribe out of the forest. Radhi is in love with Kadamban and attempts continuously to win his heart to the displeasure of her brother, who has a rivalry with Kadamban.
Cast
*Arya as Kadamban
*Catherine Tresa as Radhi
*Deepraj Rana as Mahendran
*Super Subbarayan as Moopa
*Madhusudhan Rao as Basil Raju
* Amruth Kalam as Muthu
*Aadukalam Murugadoss
*Y. Gee. Mahendra
*Madhuvanti Arun
*Usha Elizabeth as Radhi's mother
*DMJ Rajasimhan as Radhi's brother
*Ethiraj as Ranger Karuna
*Kadhal Saravanan as Mahendran's assistant
*Dr. Sabu Issac as Doctor
*Madurai Saroja
Production
In January 2015, Ragava and Vikram Prabhu announced that they would work on an action adventure film together, with Ilaiyaraaja signed on to compose the film's music.[http://www.indiaglitz.com/vikram-prabhu-follows-rajinis-advice-tamil-news-123947.html Vikram Prabhu follows Rajini's advice Tamil Movie News]. IndiaGlitz. Retrieved on 2017-09-18.[http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/vikram-prabhus-next.html Vikram Prabhu gets Ilayaraja]. Behindwoods.com (2015-03-09). Retrieved on 2017-09-18. The film was reported to be titled as 'Thanni Kaattu Raja', but was postponed.[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/vikram-prabhus-next-film-is-named-after-rajinikanths-old-film-thani-kaattu-raja.html Vikram Prabhu's next film is named after Rajinikanth's old film Thani Kaattu Raja?]. Behindwoods.com (2015-05-02). Retrieved on 2017-09-18.
In December 2015, Ragava announced that he would make the action adventure film with Arya in the lead role, and that it would be set in the backdrop of a jungle.[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Aryas-next-film-will-be-with-Ragava/articleshow/50233000.cms Arya's next film will be with Ragava | Tamil News Times of India]. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved on 2017-09-18. Catherine Tresa was signed on as heroine, while Yuvan Shankar Raja was soon after announced as the film's music composer.[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/aryas-next-will-not-be-named-thanikattu-raja.html Arya's next will not be named Thanikattu Raja]. Behindwoods.com (2016-03-03). Retrieved on 2017-09-18. For his role in the film, Arya underwent a very rigorous training, he took charge of his lifestyle, underwent a complete makeover and sported a striking muscular physique.[http://www.sify.com/movies/arya-beefs-up-for-his-next-film-news-tamil-qezuvSbhcgbec.html Arya beefs up for his next film]. Sify.com. Retrieved on 2017-09-18. The film began shooting in March 2016 in the forests of Kodaikanal and the terrain was rough and challenging. The team realised this shoot was going to be like no other, they took on every challenge the jungle had to throw at them; even as simple as mobile network coverage was hard to find, the team requested local operators to put up four communications towers.[http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Arya-to-Play-a-Tribal-Next/2016/02/29/article3301686.ece Arya to Play a Tribal Next]. The New Indian Express (2016-02-29). Retrieved on 2017-09-18.[http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Aryas-Next-Project-Will-Start-on-March-20/2016/03/17/article3330460.ece Arya's Next Project Will Start on March 20]. The New Indian Express (2016-03-17). Retrieved on 2017-09-18. In May 2016, the film's actual title was revealed to be 'Kadamban'.[http://www.sify.com/movies/arya-s-next-titled-kadamban-news-tamil-qfrpULjiiijjg.html Arya`s next titled `Kadamban`!]. Sify.com. Retrieved on 2017-09-18. For the shooting of the climax scene, 70 elephants were used.[http://www.sify.com/movies/after-avvaiyar-kadamban-climax-was-shot-with-seventy-elephants-news-tamil-reekJGcabajgb.html After `Avvaiya`r, `Kadamban` climax was shot with seventy elephants]. Sify.com. Retrieved on 2017-09-18. Catherine Tresa says that, 'Kadamban' is a saga with a social message to love forest and the simple ways of nature; this is indeed an eye opener for the betterment of the country.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and released on TrendMusic.
Reception
Behindwoods rated the Music 2.5 /5 and noted it as "A passable adventure by Yuvan for Kadamban that is just about competent !"
Release
'Kadamban' was a success at the box office. It wasn't a good profitable deal but still the makers enjoyed some revenue. The movie was made on a big budget of 40 cr. Satellite rights were sold to Colors Tamil.[http://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/galatta-epaper-galatta/kadamban+puts+arya+in+a+financial+turmoil-newsid-70451355 Kadamban Puts Arya in a Financial Turmoil]. M.dailyhunt.in (17 July 2017). Retrieved on 2017-09-18. Baradwaj Rangan of Film Companion wrote "Avatar meets Lagaan in the Ragava-directed Kadamban (Protector)...the result is long and a bit of a mishmash, but not entirely unwatchable."https://www.filmcompanion.in/kadamban-movie-review/
References
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