Odipolama Explained
Odipolama is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by Kanmani, starring newcomer, Parimal and Sandhya, whilst Kota Srinivasa Rao plays a pivotal role. The film released on 25 December 2009.[1]
Plot
Visu (Parimal) is a computer science student who loves to spend time with his friends (led by Suman Setty). Though he is initially portrayed as a bookworm, it is made known in later scenes that he is a happy-go-lucky youngster. Hailing from an affluent family, he lives his own life. He comes across Anjali (Sandhya), also a computer science student. Visu falls in love with Anjali. After locating her whereabouts, he moves close to her residence. But problems begin after he goes behind her. A series of events forces Anjali to elope. She takes the bus in which Visu travels. It appears that Visu and Anjali had eloped together, but that isn't the case. There are a host of interesting events and encounters between them that eventually ends on a positive note.
Production
The film marked the debut of actress Sangeetha's brother Parimal, in a leading role.[2] Sandhya lost weight to play a college student in the film.[3]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by D. Imman.[4] [5] The soundtrack received positive reviews.[6] A critic wrote that "As if to make up for his past debacles, composer Imman evolves and show promise, if only half-heartedly".[7]
Release
Reception
The film received a positive response from critics and audience.[8] The Hindu wrote that "Director Kanmani who is also in charge of the story, screenplay and dialogue has passed the acid test with a fair degree of success in all departments.[9] The New Indian Express wrote that "Overall, 'Odipolama' is a promising effort from a debutant filmmaker".[10]
Box office
The film had a below-average opening at the Chennai box office.[11] [12]
Notes and References
- Web site: Odippolama Movie Preview. Behindwoods. 21 August 2023. 17 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220517011017/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-previews/preview-1/odipolama-parimal-sandhya.html. live.
- Web site: Sibling makes Sangeetha happy - Tamil News - IndiaGlitz.com. 29 October 2009. 21 August 2023. 7 April 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220407064108/https://www.indiaglitz.com/sibling-makes-sangeetha-happy-tamil-news-51203. live.
- Web site: Odipolama. https://web.archive.org/web/20210913223535/https://www.sify.com/movies/odipolama-imagegallery-0-ents-jdwmTQcgecasi.html. dead. 13 September 2021. Sify.
- Web site: Odipolama - All Songs - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn. 28 October 2009. 10 June 2018. 12 June 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180612140907/https://www.saavn.com/s/album/tamil/Odipolama-2012/65f4v1fTToU_. live.
- Web site: Odipolama (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Songs Download: Odipolama (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) MP3 Tamil Songs Online Free on . Gaana . 2022-08-23 . 12 June 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180612135925/https://gaana.com/album/odipolama . live .
- Web site: ODIPOLAMA MUSIC REVIEW. Behindwoods. Sundaram. Malathy. 10 June 2018. 12 June 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180612143409/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-music-reviews/review-1/odipolama.html. live.
- Web site: Odipolama: Half-hearted promise. Bangalore Mirror. 6 November 2009. 21 August 2023. 10 March 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220310102947/https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/odipolama-half-hearted-promise/articleshow/22001041.cms. live.
- Web site: Parimal keeps his promise!- The New Indian Express. 30 December 2009. The New Indian Express. 21 August 2023. 13 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210913223535/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2009/dec/30/parimal-keeps-his-promise-117541.html. live.
- Web site: Love's in the air: Odipolama - The Hindu. The Hindu. 31 December 2009. Kumar. S. R. Ashok. 21 August 2023. 13 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210913223543/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Loves-in-the-air-Odipolama/article16856283.ece. live.
- Web site: Odipolama- The New Indian Express. 28 December 2009. The New Indian Express. 21 August 2023. 14 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210914011739/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2009/dec/28/odipolama-116694.html. live.
- Web site: Ranking based on Chennai Box Office Collections from Dec 25th 2009 to Dec 27th 2009. Behindwoods. 21 August 2023. 10 March 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220310102945/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-4/top-ten-movies-dec-28/tamil-cinema-topten-movie-odipolama.html. live.
- News: ITSY-BITSY. 11 February 2010. Raghavan. Nikhil. The Hindu. 21 August 2023. 10 March 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220310103642/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/ITSY-BITSY/article16813931.ece. live.