Priyamudan Priya Explained
Priyamudan Priya |
Director: | A. J. Sujith |
Producer: | A. J. Sujith A. Banu |
Starring: | |
Cinematography: | Sha |
Editing: | Idris K. |
Music: | Srikanth Deva |
Studio: | Golden Glory Movies |
Distributor: | Nimo Productions |
Country: | India |
Language: | Tamil |
Priyamudan Priya is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed and produced by A. J. Sujith and starring Ashok Kumar and Leesha Eclairs in the lead roles. The film was released on 5 August 2023.[1]
The film garnered attention for being the 100th film that music composer Srikanth Deva worked on.[2]
Cast
Production
The film began production in September 2013, with a photoshoot held with Ashok Kumar and Rashmi Gautam.[3] [4] In May 2015, Srikanth Deva announced that the project would mark his 100th venture as a music composer.[5] [6] By July 2016, Rashmi had exited the project and been replaced by Leesha Eclairs, who worked on the films alongside her commitments on the unreleased Sirikka Vidalama and Podhu Nalan Karudhi (2019).[7] [8]
The film began release promotions, almost ten years after the launch, with a ceremony held to facilitate Srikanth Deva.[9]
Reception
Prior to its theatrical release, the film was shown at international film festivals including the PIFFA International Film Festival held in Malaysia. Ashok Kumar won the best actor award for his performance in the film at the ceremony.[10] [11]
The film was released on 5 August 2023 across theatres in Tamil Nadu. A Telugu dubbed version title Priyamaina Priya was released across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on the same day.[12] A critic from Dina Thanthi gave the film a mixed review noting that the film showed a "different tale of a girl stuck with a psychotic lover".[13] A reviewer of the Telugu version noted it was "an engaging love story with thrilling elements".[14]
Notes and References
- Web site: Priyamudan Priya. The Times of India. 2 October 2023. 2 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231002152647/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/tamil/priyamudan-priya-official-teaser/videoshow/102376104.cms. live.
- Web site: இசையமைப்பாளர் ஸ்ரீகாந்த் தேவாவின் 100 வது படமாக உருவாகியுள்ள 'பிரியமுடன் ப்ரியா'!. இசையமைப்பாளர் ஸ்ரீகாந்த் தேவாவின் 100 வது படமாக உருவாகியுள்ள ‘பிரியமுடன். ப்ரியா’!. www.cinemainbox.com. 2 October 2023. 2 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231002152652/https://www.cinemainbox.com/new-cinemadetail/srikanth-deva-s-100th-movie-priyamudan-priya-audio-launch-event-8999.html. live.
- Web site: Ashok in a still from the Tamil movie Priyamudan Priya. photogallery.indiatimes.com. 2 October 2023. 2 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231002152651/https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/movies/tamil/priyamudan-priya/articleshow/23350423.cms. live.
- Web site: Priyamudan Priya Tamil Movie Stills - Photo Gallery. Cine Josh. 2 October 2023. 2 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231002152651/https://www.cinejosh.com/gallery-large/13890/3/61/priyamudan-priya-tamil-movie-stills.html. live.
- News: Srikanth Deva scores a ton - The Hindu. The Hindu . 21 January 2022. 2 October 2023. 21 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220121052632/https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/srikanth-deva-scores-a-ton/article7256351.ece. bot: unknown.
- News: Music director Srikanth Deva is all set to compose for his 100th film. The Hindu . 20 August 2016. www.thehindu.com.
- Web site: Debut actress Leesha talks about her films with Nithin Sathya and Ashok Selvan. 13 July 2016. Behindwoods. 2 October 2023. 2 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231002152649/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/debut-actress-leesha-talks-about-her-films-with-nithin-sathya-and-ashok-selvan.html. live.
- Web site: Ashok on a roll. 2 October 2023. 2 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231002152647/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/020518/ashok-on-a-roll.html. live.
- Web site: Priyamudan Priya Movie Audio Launch Stills – Chennaionline. Chennai Online. 2 October 2023. 2 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231002152649/https://www.chennaionline.com/gallery/priyamudan-priya-movie-audio-launch-stills/. live.
- Web site: The Award goes to Ashok Kumar from 'INDIA'. 3 June 2023. 2 October 2023. 2 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231002152648/https://theauteur.in/the-award-goes-to-ashok-kumar-from-india/. live.
- Web site: Actor Ashok Kumar Stills & Filmography details. 7 June 2021. 2 October 2023. 2 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231002152649/https://chennaivision.com/tamil-movies/actor-ashok-kumar-stills-filmography-details/. live.
- Web site: Leesha Eclairs at Priyamudan Priya movie audio launch. South Indian. Actress. 26 May 2023. 2 October 2023. 2 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231002152648/https://southindianactress.in/leesha-eclairs-at-priyamudan-priya-movie-audio-launch/. live.
- Web site: பிரியமுடன் பிரியா: சினிமா விமர்சனம். 9 August 2023. www.dailythanthi.com. 2 October 2023. 2 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231002224905/https://www.dailythanthi.com/Cinema/Review/priyamudan-priya-cinema-review-1026433. live.
- Web site: Priyamaina Priya Movie Review. 4 August 2023. 2 October 2023. 2 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231002152648/https://industryhit.com/t/priyamaina-priya-movie-review/. live.