| Vedigundu Pasangge | |
| Director: | TS. DR. Vimala Perumal |
| Producer: | Denes Kumar |
| Starring: | Denes Kumar Sangeeta Krishnasamy David Antonny Thangamani Velayudan |
| Music: | Vivek–Mervin |
| Cinematography: | P. Chidambaram |
| Editing: | Anand Geraldin Cardoza |
| Studio: | Veedu Production |
| Distributor: | Veedu Production |
| Runtime: | 2h 18mins |
| Country: | Malaysia |
| Language: | Tamil |
| Budget: | RM 1,500,000 |
| Gross: | RM 1,330,219 |
Vedigundu Pasangge is a 2018 Malaysian Tamil language crime comedy film.[1] It was the final instalment of Pasangge trilogy film series after Vilayaatu Pasange (2011), and Vetti Pasanga (2014). Vimala Perumal directed the movie with an ensemble cast including Sangeeta Krishnasamy, Denes Kumar, David Anthony, and Thangamani Velayuda. Music and background music were scored by composer duo Vivek–Mervin.
The film had a limited release on 26 July 2018, in Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu and United Kingdom.[2] [3] Vedigundu Pasangge became the first Malaysian Tamil language film to pass the RM million mark, and went on to surpass Maindhan (2014) to emerge as the highest grossing Tamil Malaysian film of all time.[4] [5]
The film premiered in Disney+ Hotstar[6] on 1 June 2021.
The film revolves around a village boy named Theva. He ends up in a twisted situation and realises that everything surrounding him is a mystery. Things take a sour turn for Theva, thanks to his unawareness of the true colours of Boss. Boss uses him as bait, which causes trouble for him. Theva learns one of life's lessons – once bitten, twice shy.
The soundtrack was composed by Vivek-Mervin.
| Vedigundu Pasangge | |
| Type: | Soundtrack |
| Artist: | Vivek-Mervin |
| Alt: | Official Album Art |
| Released: | 15 May 2018 |
| Genre: | Tamil |
| Label: | Veedu Music |
| Producer: | Denes Kumar |
| Prev Title: | Mohini |
| Prev Year: | 2018 |
| Year: | 2018 |
| Next Title: | Thumbaa |
| Next Year: | 2019 |
| Language: | Tamil |
| Director: | Dr. Vimala Perumal |
Vedigundu Pasangge created history by becoming the first and highest-grossing Tamil language movie in Malaysia after crossing RM 1.3 million. Producer Denes Kumar said the earnings were achieved two weeks after the movie opened at 55 cinemas nationwide, as well as five cinemas in the United Kingdom on 26 July. The film earned £222 on the first day in United Kingdom.[7] It was the highest opening collection for a movie from Malaysia in the United Kingdom box office.
A special jury awarded in 30th Malaysia Film Festival for Vedigundu Pasangge for becoming the first Malaysian Tamil language film to collect more than RM1 million and gave Malaysian filmmakers a real reason to celebrate.[8] The film has also won numerous awards in national and international film festivals with its own success. Among them are Malaysia Book of Records for Collection of Highest Indian Movie Theaters in Malaysia, Cinema Worldfest Awards (Musical Comedy), Calcutta International Cult Film Festival (Best Female Film Director) and also the South Film & Arts Academy Festival (Best Editor, Best Art Arrangement, Best Sound Arrangement), Accolade Global Film Competition and the Barcelona Planet Film Festival (Best Screenplay).[9]
| Award | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Malaysia Film Festival | Special Jury Award | Vedigundu Pasangge | |
| Best Film | Vedigundu Pasangge | ||
| Best Director | Dr. Vimala Perumal | ||
| Best Screenplay | Dr. Vimala Perumal | ||
| Best Story | Dr. Vimala Perumal & Denes Kumar | ||
| Best Costume Design | Yogash Yogg | ||
| Best VFX | Ma Chiau Ran | ||
| 2018 Kuala Lumpur Film Critics Award[10] | Best Actress | Sangeeta Krishnasamy | |
| Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards 2019[11] | Best Tamil Film (Midnight Sun) | Dr. Vimala Perumal | |
| Best Actor Female Tamil – Diaspora | Sangeeta Krishnasamy | ||
| Cinefest Malaysia Awards 2019[12] | Box Office of the Year 2018 (Special Jury Award) | Veedu Production | |
| Best Movie | Veedu Production | ||
| Best Actor | Denes Kumar | ||
| Best Director | Dr. Vimala Perumal | ||
| Best International Music Director | Vivek-Mervin | ||
| Best International Cinematography | Chidambaram | ||
| Best International Editor | Anand Geraldin | ||
| Best Song | Vizhiye Kalangathey | ||
| Best Music Video |
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| Best Playback Singer Female | Datin Sri Shaila V. | ||
| Barcelona Planet Film Festival[13] | Best Screenplay | Dr. Vimala Perumal | |
| Best Female Film Maker | Dr. Vimala Perumal |