Rocket Driver Explained

Director:Sriram Ananthashankar
Producer:Anirudh Vallabh
Starring:
Cinematography:Regimel Surya Thomas
Editing:Iniyavan Pandiyan
Music:Kaushik Krish
Studio:Stories By The Shore
Country:India
Language:Tamil

Rocket Driver is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language fantasy dramedy film directed by Sriram Ananthashankar and co-written along with Akshay Poolla and Prasanth S.[1] The film stars debutant actor Vishvath in the lead role alongside Sunaina, National-Award winner Naga Vishal, Kathadi Ramamurthy, Jagan and others in supporting roles.[2]

The film is produced by Anirudh Vallabh under his Stories By The Shore banner.[3] The film has cinematography done by Regimel Surya Thomas, music by Kaushik Krish, and editing by Iniyavan Pandiyan.[4]

Rocket Driver released on 18 October 2024.[5] The film got unanimous positive reviews from the critics and audience.

Synopsis

The story revolves around an autorickshaw driver, Prabhakaran "Prabha" who, in 2023, voices dissatisfaction over various aspects of life and happens to encounter a younger version of his role model, A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, who has time travelled from 1948.[6] [7] while things get weirder for Prabha as he and his role model together join hands to find the reasons for this strange incident.[8] [9]

Production

In mid-June 2024, through a poster, debutant director Sriram Ananthashankar was announced to direct his first project titled Rocket Driver featuring debut actor Vishvath. The genre was mentioned to be a fantasy dramedy film[10] produced by Anirudh Vallabh under his Stories By The Shore production banner. The film casting includes, Sunaina, K.D Engira Karuppudurai (2019) fame National-Award winner Naga Vishal,[11] Kathadi Ramamurthy, Jagan and others in supporting roles.

The film has cinematography done by Regimel Surya Thomas, music by Kaushik Krish and editing by Iniyavan Pandiyan On 4 October, the film trailer was released by Silambarasan, which received positive response.[12]

Music

The music and background score is composed by Kaushik Krish. The first single "Avarum Sethutaara" was released on 18 July 2024.[13] The second single "Quantam Paaichal" was released on 24 August 2024.[14] The complete album with another 3 songs was released on 25 September 2024.[15]

Release

Theatrical

Rocket Driver released in theatres on 18 October 2024.

Home media

Rocket Driver began streaming on Prime Video and Aha[16] from 23 November 2024.[17]

Reception

Thinkal Menon of Times of India gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Rocket Driver - The genuine nature of the story and heartwarming performances are sure to leave a smile on your face."[18]

Abishek Balaji of Cinema Express gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Rocket Driver doesn't try to say or do much. This is a very simple story, and rightly so, in tune with its overall message."[19] Anusha Sundar of OTT Play gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Rocket Driver, with its refreshing premise, dedicated performances, and light-hearted take, manages to become a decent watch."[20]

Sreedhar Pillai gave 3/5 and wrote, “A small film with a big heart. It’s a feel good time travel film that looks at friendship with a unique quirky story line.”

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Features . C. E. . 2024-06-17 . Debutants Sriram Ananthashankar and Vishvath join hands for Rocket Driver . 2024-10-13 . Cinema Express . en.
  2. Web site: 2024-06-17 . நிச்சயம் முடித்த கையோடு அடுத்தப் படத்தை அறிவித்த சுனைனா... குவியும் வாழ்த்து! . 2024-10-13 . Kamadenu . en.
  3. Web site: 2024-06-17 . அனிருத் தயாரிக்கும் புதிய படம் ராக்கெட் டிரைவர்! போஸ்டர் வெளியானது.. . 2024-10-13 . Zee Hindustan Tamil . ta.
  4. Web site: B . Jayabhuvaneshwari . 2024-10-13 . Rocket Driver gets a release date . 2024-10-13 . Cinema Express . en.
  5. Web site: மலர் . மாலை . 2024-10-12 . சுனைனா நடித்த ராக்கெட் டிரைவர் திரைப்படத்தின் ரிலீஸ் தேதி அறிவிப்பு . 2024-10-13 . www.maalaimalar.com . ta.
  6. Web site: Features . C. E. . 2024-10-04 . Rocket Driver Trailer: A mission to help 'Abdul Kalam' reach his destination . 2024-10-13 . Cinema Express . en.
  7. Web site: 2024-10-18 . ராக்கெட் டிரைவர் - திரைப் பார்வை கலாமின் காலப் பயணம்! . 2024-10-20 . Hindu Tamil Thisai . ta.
  8. Web site: Bureau . DTNEXT . 2024-06-17 . Makers release first look of Rocket Driver, a fantasy drama . 2024-10-13 . www.dtnext.in . en.
  9. Web site: மலர் . மாலை . 2024-10-04 . இளம் வயது அப்துல் கலாம்.. வித்தியாச கதையம்சம் கொண்ட 'ராக்கெட் டிரைவர்' டிரைலர் வெளியீடு . 2024-10-13 . www.maalaimalar.com . ta.
  10. Web site: Bureau . N. T. . 2024-06-18 . 'Rocket Driver is a fantasy-comedy entertainer' . 2024-10-13 . News Today First with the news . en-US . 19 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240619013814/https://newstodaynet.com/2024/06/18/rocket-driver-is-a-fantasy-comedy-entertainer/ . live .
  11. Web site: 2024-06-17 . Child Artiste Naga Vishal Of KD Engira Karuppudurai Fame To Be Seen Next iIn Fantasy Drama Rocket Driver . 2024-10-13 . Times Now . en . 17 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240617141329/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/child-artiste-naga-vishal-of-kd-engira-karuppudurai-fame-to-be-seen-next-iin-fantasy-drama-rocket-driver-article-111054451 . live .
  12. Web site: 2024-10-08 . டிராபிக் போலீஸாக சுனேனா... கவனம் ஈர்க்கும் ராக்கெட் டிரைவர் படத்தின் ட்ரெய்லர்! . 2024-10-13 . TimesNowTamil . ta.
  13. Web site: Features . C. E. . 2024-07-18 . First single 'Avarum Sethutaara' from Rocket Driver out . 2024-10-13 . Cinema Express . en . 18 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240718173036/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jul/18/first-single-avarum-sethutaara-from-rocket-driver-out . live .
  14. Web site: Features . C. E. . 2024-08-24 . 'Quantam Paaichal' song from Rocket Driver out . 2024-10-13 . Cinema Express . en.
  15. Web site: Features . C. E. . 2024-09-26 . Full album of Rocket Driver out . 2024-10-13 . Cinema Express . en.
  16. Watch Rocket Driver 2024 Tamil Movie in Full HD & 4K or Download Now . Ltd . Arha Media & Broadcasting Pvt . en . 2024-11-23 . www.aha.video.
  17. Web site: Features . C. E. . 2024-11-23 . Rocket Driver gets OTT premiere . 2024-11-23 . Cinema Express . en.
  18. News: Rocket Driver Movie Review : Wafer-thin story, but heartwarming performances leave us with a smile . 2024-10-18 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  19. Web site: Balaji . Abishek . 2024-10-18 . Rocket Driver Movie Review: A breezy bromance that could have used more drama . 2024-10-18 . Cinema Express . en.
  20. Web site: Rocket Driver Movie Review: Refreshing film with decent performances . 2024-10-18 . OTTPlay . en.

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