Titanic Kadhalum Kavundhu Pogum Explained

Titanic Kadhalum Kavundhu Pogum
Director:M. Janakiraman
Producer:C. V. Kumar
Starring:Kalaiyarasan
Anandhi
Ragav Vijay
Ashna Zaveri
Jangiri Madhumitha
Music:Nivas K. Prasanna
Cinematography:Ballu
Editing:Radhakrishnan Dhanapal
Studio:Thirukumaran Entertainment
Country:India
Language:Tamil

Titanic Kadhalum Kavundhu Pogum is a Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by M. Janakiraman and produced by C. V. Kumar of Thirukumaran Entertainment. The film stars Kalaiyarasan, Anandhi, Ragav Vijay and Ashna Zaveri, with a supporting cast including Kaali Venkat, Gayathrie and Jangiri Madhumitha. The film features music composed by Nivas K. Prasanna with cinematography by Ballu and editing done by Radhakrishnan Dhanapal.

Cast

Production

In September 2016, producer C. V. Kumar of Thirukumaran Entertainment announced a new project directed by newcomer Janakiraman, who assisted Sudha Kongara during the production of Irudhi Suttru. Janakiraman stated that the film would be on the "romance of three couples, each one coming from a different backdrop".[1] For the lead male roles, Kalaiyarasan, Kaali Venkat and Varma Ramaswamy (of Agathinai fame) were selected. Anandhi was signed to portray Kalaiyarasan's pair, whereas Madhu Shalini and Madhumitha were selected play the love interests of Varma and Kaali Venkat respectively. Nivas K. Prasanna was signed as the composer of the film and V. S. Tharun Balaji, was selected as the cinematographer.[2]

The film entered production during the same month of September, with combination scenes involving the three lead actors were shot within three days.[3] In a turn of events, Ashna Zaveri later replaced Madhu Shalini, while cinematographer Balaji was replaced by Ballu who earlier worked on Iruttu Araiyil Murattu Kuththu and Ghajinikanth.[4] Meanwhile, debutant Radhakrishnan Dhanapal was introduced as an editor of this film, working alongside his commitments on upcoming C. V. Kumar directorial Gangs Of Madras. Shooting of the film took place within Chennai, Kodaikanal, Coimbatore and Bangalore, and major portions of the film were completed during the end of December 2017.[5] The team also entered post-production soon after filming completed. On 29 December 2017, the makers announced the title of the film as Titanic, with the tagline Kadhalum Kavundhu Pogum, a parody of the 2016 film Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum, which Kumar had produced.[6] [7]

Soundtrack

Titanic
Type:soundtrack
Artist:Nivas K. Prasanna
Released:5 February 2020
Recorded:2017–2020
Genre:Feature film soundtrack
Length:23:54
Language:Tamil
Label:Think Music
Producer:Nivas K. Prasanna
Prev Title:Hippi
Prev Year:2019
Next Title:Sumo
Next Year:2021

The music for the film is composed by Nivas K. Prasanna and had scored 5 songs for the film's album. He initially agreed to work on the film as Janakiraman narrated the script had found him "fresh" and "interesting". Actor Silambarasan sung a "kuthu number" for this film, collaborating with Prasanna for the first time.[8] One of the songs "Kaalamum Kettu Pochu" was released as the first single from the film on 27 September 2018. The song "Gokka Makka" which had vocals crooned by Silambarasan and Pragathi Guruprasad was released as the second single from the album on 15 January 2019.[9] The third single "Yaazhini" was released on 3 April 2019. The planned audio launch was delayed multiple times and the film's soundtrack eventually released on 5 February 2020. The launch commenced with a promotional event held at Kamala Cinemas in Chennai, with the film's cast and crew in attendance.[10] A live performance of the songs were hosted by composer Prasanna and his music team.[11] The album met with positive response, with Indiaglitz stated as "a fun loving album which strikes a right chord within the youngsters".[12] Karthik Srinivasan of Milliblog reviewed it as an "exciting album",[13] with Moviecrow noted the album as "delightful" and "refreshing".[14]

Release

With the title being announced, the first look for the film was released on New Year's Day (1 January 2018) and the teaser released during the occasion of Pongal (15 January 2018).[15] However, the film did not have a theatrical release due to the financial troubles. In June 2020, Kumar entered talks to release the film on over-the-top media services.[16]

Notes and References

  1. News: kalaiyarasan kaali venkat: Kalaiyarasan, Kaali Venkat team up once again . The Times of India . Timesofindia.indiatimes.com . 2020-03-01 . Suganth . M. . 28 May 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180528151011/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Kalaiyarasan-Kaali-Venkat-team-up-once-again/articleshow/54293871.cms . live .
  2. Web site: Saravana. Priya. 2016-09-14. Kalaiarasan And Kaali Venkat Team Up For New Film –. Silverscreen.in. 2020-03-01. 16 September 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160916102507/http://silverscreen.in/tamil/news/kalaiarasan-kaali-venkat-team-new-film/. live.
  3. Web site: 14 September 2016. Kalaiayarasan - Kayal Anandhi team up - Tamil News. IndiaGlitz.com. 15 January 2018. 16 January 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180116081105/https://www.indiaglitz.com/hot-actress-kayal-anandhi-mad-kalaiyarasan-next-new-movie-by-c-v-kumar-tamil-news-167274. live.
  4. News: Kalai, Ashna and Anandhi in a romcom. 2021-05-26. The Times of India. en. Suganth. M.. 16 January 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180116135120/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kalai-ashna-and-anandhi-in-a-romcom/articleshow/62281540.cms. live.
  5. Web site: Kalaiyarasan's next to have two heroines. 2021-05-26. Cinema Express. en. 23 March 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200323124840/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2017/dec/28/kalaiyarasans-next-to-have-two-heroines-3817.html. live.
  6. Web site: 2017-12-28. Kalaiyarasan's next film with C.V.Kumar titled Titanic Kadhalum Kavundhu Pogum. 2021-05-26. Behindwoods. 26 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210526071851/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/kalaiyarasans-next-film-with-cvkumar-titled-titanic-kadhalum-kavundhu-pogum.html. live.
  7. Web site: CV Kumar's next titled 'Titanic'. https://web.archive.org/web/20171228130101/http://www.sify.com/movies/cv-kumars-next-titled-titanic-news-tamil-rm2pvvigibhhf.html. dead. 28 December 2017. 2021-05-26. Sify. en.
  8. Web site: 2018-08-24. Simbu sings a Kuthu number in Titanic film. 2021-05-26. Behindwoods. 1 July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200701232750/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/simbu-sings-a-kuthu-number-in-titanic-film.html. live.
  9. News: 'Titanic Kadhalum Kavundhu Pogum': STR croons for Kalaiarasan's next. 2021-05-26. The Times of India. en. 26 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210526071851/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/titanic-kadhalum-kavundhu-pogum-str-croons-for-kalaiarasans-next/articleshow/67568368.cms. live.
  10. News: Audio launch date of Kalaiyarasan and Anandhi's film revealed. 2021-05-26. The Times of India. en. 26 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210526071850/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/audio-launch-date-of-kalaiyarasan-and-anandhis-film-revealed/articleshow/73578019.cms. live.
  11. Web site: CV Kumar's Titanic - Kadhalum Kavundhu Pogum audio release date. 2021-05-26. www.moviecrow.com. 26 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210526081903/https://www.moviecrow.com/News/25691/cv-kumars-titanic---kadhalum-kavundhu-pogum-audio-release-date. live.
  12. Web site: Titanic Kadhalum Kavunthu Pogum Music review songs lyrics. 2021-05-26. IndiaGlitz.com. 26 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210526071850/https://www.indiaglitz.com/titanic-kadhalum-kavunthu-pogum-tamil-movie-songs-22136. live.
  13. Web site: Titanic (Music review), Tamil – Nivas K. Prasanna by Milliblog!. 2021-05-26.
  14. Web site: Titanic - Music Review. 2021-05-26. www.moviecrow.com. 26 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210526080358/https://www.moviecrow.com/News/25744/titanic--music-review. live.
  15. Web site: 2018-01-15. Titanic Kadhalum Kavundhu Pogum Official Teaser. 2021-05-26. Behindwoods. 26 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210526071854/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/titanic-kadhalum-kavundhu-pogum-official-teaser.html. live.
  16. Web site: Kalaiyarasan's 'Titanic - Kadhalum Kavundhu Pogum' to release on OTT platform?. Times of India. 2 June 2020. 25 July 2020. 25 July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200725160814/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kalaiyarasans-titanic-kadhalum-kavundhu-pogum-to-release-on-ott-platform/articleshow/76160662.cms. live.