Vivesini Explained
| Vivesini |
| Director: | Bhavan Rajagopalan |
| Cinematography: | Om Narayan |
| Editing: | R. Sudharsan |
| Music: | Rishabh Nagendra |
| Studio: | Laburnum Productions |
| Country: | India |
| Language: | Tamil |
Vivesini (English: Thinker) is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Bhavan Rajagopalan. The film stars Nassar, Kavya and Suraj in the lead roles. The film was released theatrically on 15 December 2023.
Production
Bhavan Rajagopalan began work on Vivesini in November 2019, with production eventually completed in 2021 owing to delays related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nassar was the only senior actor cast in the film, with rookie actors Kavya and Mekha Rajan also selected for pivotal roles.[1]
Release and reception
Prior to the release of the film, it was showcased at screenings in the UK during January and July 2023.[2] [3]
The film had a theatrical release on 15 December 2023 across Tamil Nadu. A critic from ABP News gave the film a positive review and predicted that it would have a good run on a streaming platform.[4] A reviewer from Maalaimalar praised the plot of the film.[5]
Notes and References
- Web site: The resurgence of enlightenment in southern India: interview with Bhavan Rajagopalan. Emma. Park. 6 September 2022. 28 December 2023. 11 November 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221111111831/https://freethinker.co.uk/2022/09/interview-with-bhavan-rajagopalan/. live.
- Web site: 'Vivesini' - a new rationalist film from India. Emma. Park. 12 July 2022. 28 December 2023. 20 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230720033743/https://freethinker.co.uk/2022/07/vivesini-invitation/. live.
- Web site: 'Vivesini' to show at the Harrow Arts Centre for Tamil Heritage Month. Popcorn. Pixel. 9 January 2023. 28 December 2023. 28 December 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231228114527/https://www.popcornpixel.com/vivesini-to-show-at-the-harrow-arts-centre-for-tamil-heritage-month/. live.
- Web site: Vivesini Movie Review: மீண்டும் ஒரு திகில் படம்! எப்படி இருக்கிறாள் விவேசினி?. 19 December 2023. ABP Nadu. 28 December 2023. 28 December 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231228114526/https://tamil.abplive.com/movie-review/entertainment/movie-review-nassar-starrer-vivesini-movie-review-in-tamil-156806. live.
- Web site: Vivesini. 14 December 2023. www.maalaimalar.com. 28 December 2023. 25 December 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231225165927/https://www.maalaimalar.com/movie-review/vivesini-157245. live.
