N4 (film) explained
N4 is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language crime-thriller film written and directed by Lokesh Kumar.[1] The film stars Michael Thangadurai, Gabriella Sellus, Akshay Kamal, Afsal Hameed, Vinusha Devi, Pragya Nagra, Anupama Kumar in pivotal roles whilst Abhishek Shankar, Vadivukkarasi, Azhagu and Subhalaxmi Parida play supporting roles.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
Production
In May 2018, actress Vani Bhojan announced her debut in N4 and said it will be directed Lokesh Kumar.[7] However in the middle of 2019 citing date issues, Vani stepped out of the film.[8] The makers then announced that Airaa actress Gabriella Sellus has replaced her.[4] [3] The film was completely shot in and around Royapuram fishing harbour.[9]
Reception
The film released 24 March 2023 across the Tamil Nadu. Logesh Balachandran of The Times of India gave 3 stars out of 5 and noted that "N4 is an honest attempt with intense emotions, and it's definitely worth watching."[10] Sowmya Rajendran from The News Minute stated that "N4s central idea seems to have been to look at how an accidental crime exposes power equations and systemic prejudice, without casting anyone as a vicious villain"[11] Maalai Malar critic gave 2.75 out of 5 and appreciated the film.[12]
Notes and References
- Web site: TV actress Vani Bhojan to debut with Lokesh Kumar's film 'N4'. Subhakeerthana. S. The New Indian Express. 16 May 2018. 20 September 2020. 19 October 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191019012204/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/may/16/tv-actress-vani-bhojan-to-debut-with-lokesh-kumars-film-n4-1815568.html. live.
- Web site: TV star Sharanya Turadi replaces Vani Bhojan in Lokesh Kumar's N4. Cinema Express. 21 June 2019. 20 September 2020. 26 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026224026/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/jun/21/tv-star-sharanya-turadi-replaces-vani-bhojan-in-lokesh-kumars-n4-12442.html. live.
- Web site: Airaa girl Gabrella Sellus to play the lead in NH4 confirms director Lokesh Kumar. Pinkvilla. 10 January 2020. 20 September 2020. 10 January 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200110163555/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/airaa-girl-gabrella-sellus-play-lead-nh4-confirms-director-lokesh-kumar-498663. dead.
- Web site: With Sharanya opting out, Airaa girl Gabrella bags the lead role in N4. Sharanya. CR. The Times of India. 10 January 2020. 20 September 2020. 16 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210816125830/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/with-sharanya-opting-out-airaa-girl-gabrella-bags-the-lead-role-in-nh4/articleshow/73172562.cms. live.
- Web site: Pragya in Lokesh's Kasimedu-set thriller. Sharanya. CR. The Times of India. 30 June 2019. 20 September 2020. 4 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190704073332/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pragya-in-lokeshs-kasimedu-set-thriller/articleshow/70001991.cms. live.
- Web site: Anupama Kumar: The makers of 'Dharala Prabhu' have done justice to each and every character. Roktim. Rajpal. Deccan Herald. 11 March 2020. 20 September 2020. 14 March 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200314113852/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/anupama-kumar-the-makers-of-dharala-prabhu-have-done-justice-to-each-and-every-character-812637.html. live.
- Web site: MASSIVE: POPULAR TV STAR VANI BHOJAN'S TAMIL DEBUT FILM ANNOUNCED!. Anirudh. B. Behindwoods. 15 May 2018. 20 September 2020. 9 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109204701/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/popular-tv-actress-vani-bhojan-signs-her-debut-tamil-film.html. live.
- Web site: Vani Bojan out of Lokesh's new film!. Sathish. J. NDTV. 22 June 2019. 20 September 2020. 13 August 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200813002715/https://movies.ndtv.com/tamil/kollywood/actress-vani-bhojan-dropped-out-of-n-4-directed-by-director-lokesh-2057565. live.
- Web site: List Of June 2022 Tamil Movies Theatre Release . Loren . Sofia . 26 May 2022 . Newsbrick . 5 July 2022 . 5 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220705190808/https://www.newsbricks.com/entertainment/list-of-june-2022-tamil-movies-theatre-release/23649 . live .
- News: N4 Movie Review : Good writing and decent performances elevate N4 . The Times of India . 2023-03-25 . 0971-8257 . 2023-03-24 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230324200053/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/n4/movie-review/98930610.cms . live .
- Web site: 2023-03-24 . N4 review: A middling thriller with interesting ideas and flawed execution . 2023-03-25 . The News Minute . en . 2023-03-24 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230324200058/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/n4-review-middling-thriller-interesting-ideas-and-flawed-execution-174984 . live .
- Web site: maalaimalar . 2023-03-24 . N4 . 2023-03-25 . www.maalaimalar.com . ta . 2023-03-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230325122515/https://www.maalaimalar.com/movie-review/n4-25275 . live .