Hitler (2024 film) explained

Director:Dhana
Starring:
Music:Vivek–Mervin
Cinematography:I. Naveen Kumar
Editing:E. Sangathamizhan
Studio:Chendur Film International
Runtime:130 minutes
Country:India
Language:Tamil

Hitler is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Dhana. The film was produced by T. D. Rajha, and D. R. Sanjay Kumar under the banner Chendur Film International.[1] The film stars Vijay Antony, Riya Suman, and Gautham Vasudev Menon, alongside Charan Raj, Redin Kingsley, Vivek Prasanna, Tamizh, and Aadukalam Naren in supporting roles.[2]

Hitler was released on 27 September 2024.

Cast

Production

Following his tenure as chief associate director for Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan I and II, Dhana embarked on developing his new project, conceiving a story without a specific actor in mind.[3] T. D. Rajha of Chendur Film International sought to collaborate with Vijay Antony on another film after the success of Kodiyil Oruvan (2021).[4] Upon approaching Antony, they discussed potential directors and ultimately chose Dhana, impressed by his work on Vaanam Kottattum (2020).[5] After completing the script, Dhana presented the story to Antony. To emphasize the film's romantic aspects, Dhana aimed to make Antony appear younger, achieving this through makeup, styling, and a wig.[6] On 28 September 2023, the film's title was unveiled, along with the announcement of the cast, which includes Riya Suman as the female lead, alongside Charan Raj, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Redin Kingsley, Vivek Prasanna, and Aadukalam Naren.[7] [8] [9] Charan Raj was selected as the filmmakers sought an experienced actor who had been relatively inactive in Tamil cinema as of 2023, making him an ideal choice. The film's title, Hitler, was inspired by the name's universal connotation of dictatorship.[10] [11] The cinematography was by Naveen Kumar, while the editing was handled by Sangathamizhan E.[12] [13]

Soundtrack

Hitler
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:Vivek–Mervin
Released:2024
Genre:Feature film soundtrack
Length:23:56
Language:Tamil
Label:Star Music India
Producer:Vivek-Mervin
Prev Title:Singapore Saloon
Prev Year:2024

The soundtrack was composed by Vivek–Mervin.[14] [15] The first single, "Tappasu" was released on 25 January 2024.[16] The second single, "Adiyaathi" was released on 7 September 2024.[17] [18] The film's complete soundtrack album, comprising six songs and two theme tracks, was released on 14 September 2024.[19]

Release

The film was initially slated for release in August 2024.[20] However it was delayed and released theatrically on 27 September 2024.[21]

Reception

Avinash Ramachandran of The Indian Express rated the film two out of five stars and wrote that "Right from the title that follows Vijay Antony's habit of choosing 'negative' names for his films to the actions of the protagonists and even the antagonists, everything feels like unfulfilled potential in Hitler. What unfolds on screen isn't as smart as the makers deem it to be."[22] Anusha Sundar of OTTplay gave it two out of five stars and opined that "Hitler is a bland political thriller that struggles to stay true to its genre. It manages to capture the essence by drawing elements, but the emotional connect goes missing. A bit of everything, and little of cohesive storytelling makes the film, far from being enjoyable."[23]

Harshini SV of The Times of India rated the film two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote, "A predictable story is never an issue, only until the film is self-aware of it. Hitler, on the other hand, unravels like a revenge story with a lot of twists. But sadly, all these twists are hidden in plain sight."[24] Gopinath Rajendran of The Hindu wrote that "Hitler, had it released a few decades ago, would have been the textbook example of a vigilante film. But now, it feels like a rehash of multiple cult classics many of us grew up watching and one of them is Gentleman which, incidentally, also starred Charanraj. Sticking to a familiar template is the least of Hitlers worries as it struggles with a lack of ingenuity."[25]

Jayabhuvaneshwari B of The New Indian Express wrote that "The film's ideas about dictatorship have potential but are explored very superficially. In a film that could've dissected the horrors of dictatorship, Hitler ironically subjects us to the tyranny of cliches."[26] Kirubhakar Purushothaman of News18 wrote, "This vigilante plot is from director Shankar's debut film Gentleman (1993). The police officer in the film was played by Charanraj, who is the antagonist here. All of this could be the filmmaker's idea of celebrating 30 years of Gentleman. Nothing explains the eerie similarity between these two films in terms of the plot. However, when it comes to execution, the three-decade-old Gentleman seems fresher than Hitler."[27]

Notes and References

  1. News: 26 December 2023 . Hitler teaser - Vijay Antony and Gautham Menon lock horns in a stylish action thriller . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240102170207/https://www.ottplay.com/amp/news/hitler-teaser-vijay-antony-and-gautham-menon-lock-horns-in-a-stylish-action-thriller/b0e5751123292 . 2 January 2024 . 20 September 2024 . OTTplay.
  2. News: 20 September 2024 . Thug Life Stars Trisha Krishnan And Silambarasan TR's Shout Out To Vijay Antony's Hitler . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240920214326/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/thug-life-stars-trisha-krishnan-and-silambarasan-tr-promote-vijay-antonys-hitler-article-113507298/amp . 20 September 2024 . 20 September 2024 . Times Now . en.
  3. News: B . Jayabhuvaneshwari . 11 January 2024 . In some way, our country is still under a dictatorship: Director Dhana . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240920214322/https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/entertainment/tamil/2024/Jan/23/in-some-way-our-country-is-still-under-a-dictatorship-director-dhana . 20 September 2024 . 20 September 2024 . . en.
  4. News: பார்க்கர் . பீட்டர் . 30 September 2023 . Hitler Movie FirstLook: இனி விஜய் ஆண்டனியின் ராஜ்ஜியம் தான்.. தொடர்ந்து ட்ரெண்டிங்கில் 'ஹிட்லர்' ஃபர்ஸ்ட் லுக் . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240920214325/https://tamil.abplive.com/entertainment/vijay-antony-movie-hitler-first-look-released-yesterday-is-trending-on-youtube-vivek-mervin-gautham-vasudev-menon-142851/amp . 20 September 2024 . 20 September 2024 . . ta.
  5. News: 19 January 2024 . "விபத்திற்கு பிறகு என்னைப் பூப்போல பார்த்துக்கொண்டார்" - விஜய் ஆண்டனி . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240920214401/https://www.nakkheeran.in/cinema/cinema-news/vijay-antony-speech-hitler-movie-press-meet?amp . 20 September 2024 . 20 September 2024 . . Ta.
  6. News: B . Jayabhuvaneshwari . 23 January 2024 . Director Dhana: In some way, our country is still under a dictatorship . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240920214322/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/interviews/2024/Jan/23/director-dhanain-some-way-our-country-is-still-under-a-dictatorship-51447.html . 20 September 2024 . 20 September 2024 . . en.
  7. News: 1 October 2023 . Vijay Antony starrer 'Hitler' first look poster out . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240920214328/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2023/10/01/vijay-antony-movie-hitler-first-look-poster.amp.html . 20 September 2024 . 20 September 2024 . Onmanorama.
  8. News: 29 September 2023 . 'Hitler': Vijay Antony's next film gets a title, first-look poster out . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240920214327/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/regional-cinema/story/vijay-antony-next-film-title-hitler-first-look-motion-poster-out-2442261-2023-09-29 . 2024-09-20 . 2024-09-20 . . en.
  9. News: 29 September 2023 . Vijay Antony's next titled 'Hitler'; first look and motion poster out . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240920214331/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vijay-antonys-next-titled-hitler-first-look-and-motion-poster-out/article67360548.ece/amp/ . 20 September 2024 . 20 September 2024 . . en-IN.
  10. News: 28 September 2023 . Vijay Antony's new action thriller 'Hitler' will be against dictatorship . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240920214559/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-antonys-new-action-thriller-hitler-will-be-against-dictatorship/amp_articleshow/104006000.cms . 20 September 2024 . 20 September 2024 . The Times of India.
  11. News: 9 September 2024 . Hitler trailer: Vijay Antony is a vigilante fighting against dictatorship . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240920214555/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/amp/story/tamil/news/2024/Sep/19/hitler-trailer-vijay-antony-is-a-vigilante-fighting-against-dictatorship . 20 September 2024 . 20 September 2024 . . en.
  12. News: 27 December 2023 . Vijay Antony-starrer Hitler's Teaser Promises An Intense Crime Drama . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231227085322/https://www.news18.com/amp/movies/vijay-antony-starrer-hitlers-teaser-promises-an-intense-crime-drama-8719032.html . 27 December 2023 . 20 September 2024 . . en.
  13. News: 10 December 2023 . Teaser of Vijay Antony's Hitler is here . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240920214552/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/amp/story/tamil/news/2023/Dec/27/teaser-of-vijay-antonys-hitler-is-here-50732.html . 20 September 2024 . 20 September 2024 . . en.
  14. Web site: 14 September 2024 . Hitler (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) . live . https://archive.today/20241120012343/https://music.apple.com/us/album/hitler-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1768715847 . 20 November 2024 . 20 September 2024 . Apple Music.
  15. Web site: 26 December 2023 . Hitler . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240920214601/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/hitler/2GRpJ26aW9E_ . 20 September 2024 . 20 September 2024 . JioSaavn.
  16. News: 11 January 2024 . 'Tappasu' first single from Vijay Antony's Hitler out . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240921063710/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/amp/story/tamil/news/2024/Jan/26/tappasu-first-single-from-vijay-antonys-hitler-out-51533.html . 21 September 2024 . 21 September 2024 . . en.
  17. News: 8 September 2024 . Watch: Adiyaathi Song From Vijay Antony's Hitler Released! . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240921063616/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/watch-adiyaathi-song-from-vijay-antonys-hitler-released-article-113169955/amp . 21 September 2024 . 21 September 2024 . . en.
  18. News: 12 September 2024 . 'Adiyaathi' song from Hitler out . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240921063644/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/amp/story/tamil/news/2024/Sep/08/adiyaathi-song-from-hitler-out . 21 September 2024 . 21 September 2024 . . en.
  19. News: 10 September 2024 . Vijay Antony's Hitler audio jukebox out . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240920214554/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/amp/story/tamil/news/2024/Sep/15/vijay-antonys-hitler-audio-jukebox-out . 20 September 2024 . 20 September 2024 . . en.
  20. News: 10 June 2024 . Vijay Antony's Hitler gets release window . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240920214557/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/amp/story/tamil/news/2024/Jun/28/vijay-antonys-hitler-gets-release-window . 20 September 2024 . 20 September 2024 . Cinema Express . en.
  21. News: 31 August 2024 . Vijay Antony's Hitler to release on September 27 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240901124848/https://www.dtnext.in/amp/entertainment/cinema/vijay-antonys-hitler-to-release-on-september-27-801851 . 1 September 2024 . 20 September 2024 . . en.
  22. News: 27 September 2024 . Hitler movie review: A promising revenge drama watered down by a lack of intrigue . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240927030538/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/hitler-movie-review-a-promising-revenge-drama-watered-down-by-a-lack-of-intrigue-9590431/ . 27 September 2024 . 27 September 2024 . The Indian Express . en.
  23. News: Sundar . Anusha . 27 September 2024 . Hitler Review: Vijay Antony's political thriller bland with lackluster writing . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241120011246/https://www.ottplay.com/review/hitler-movie-review-vijay-antonys-political-thriller-is-bland-with-lackluster-writing/cfa23df8fd765 . 20 November 2024 . 27 September 2024 . . en.
  24. News: SV . Harshini . 27 September 2024 . Hitler Movie Review: A Revenge Drama That Fails To Weaponise The Twists . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241109232031/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/hitler/movie-review/113740642.cms . 9 November 2024 . 9 November 2024 . The Times of India.
  25. News: Rajendran . Gopinath . 27 September 2024 . 'Hitler' movie review: Vijay Antony's revenge drama is outdated and ordinary . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240927125341/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/hitler-movie-review-vijay-antonys-revenge-drama-is-outdated-and-ordinary/article68690091.ece/amp/ . 27 September 2024 . 1 October 2024 . . en-IN.
  26. News: B . Jayabhuvaneshwari . 28 September 2024 . 'Hitler' movie review: This thriller is neither original nor engaging . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241001124740/https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/entertainment/review/2024/Sep/28/hitler-movie-review-this-thriller-is-neither-original-nor-engaging . 1 October 2024 . 1 October 2024 . The New Indian Express . en.
  27. News: 28 September 2024 . Hilter Review: Vijay Antony's Action-Thriller Seems Like A Rehash Of Shankar's Gentleman That Nobody Wanted . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241001124821/https://www.news18.com/amp/movies/hilter-review-vijay-antonys-action-thriller-seems-like-a-rehash-of-shankars-gentleman-that-nobody-wanted-9067257.html . 1 October 2024 . 1 October 2024 . News18 . en.

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