Nenjam Marappathillai (2021 film)
A nanny's ghost haunts her wealthy abusers.
A horror film in Tamil, Nenjam Marappathillai, was directed by Selvaraghavan and had Gautham Vasudev Menon as its producer.[1][2]
Quick Facts
- Director
- Selvaraghavan
- Producer
- P. Madan
- Starring
- S. J. Suryah
- Nandita Swetha
- Regina Cassandra
- Cinematography
- Arvind Krishna
- Editing
- Prasanna GK
- Music
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Studio
- Escape Artists Motion Pictures; GLO Studios
- Distributor
- Rockfort Entertainment
Facts from the source article.
Making and release
In December 2015, Gautham Vasudev Menon agreed to produce a horror film directed by Selvaraghavan.[1][2] Composer Santhosh Narayanan was initially signed for the project.[1] Santhosh Narayanan was replaced by Yuvan Shankar Raja in April 2016.[1][3] Principal photography wrapped on 30 June 2016.[4]
The film was initially scheduled for release on 23 June 2017 but was delayed indefinitely.[5] It finally released in theatres on 5 March 2021 after a Madras High Court injunction was resolved.[6] Selvaraghavan mentioned that S. J. Suryah was chosen for the role to make up for a previous project from which he had removed the actor.[7] In January 2016, a muhurta ceremony for the film took place at Menon's office located in Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai.[4]
24 November 2016 was the date when the soundtrack album came out.[8] Starting 14 May 2021, the film was available for streaming on ZEE5.[6]
What the cited sources add
A source close to Selvaraghavan told IANS the film would be made to send chills down the audience's spine.[2][9] Selvaraghavan told Ritz magazine he wanted to invent a new genre rather than fix the film to a particular one.[10] Yuvan Shankar Raja confirmed the film's upcoming release by sharing a new poster in December 2019.[11] Pudipeddi also noted the film stands out because of eccentric writing only Selvaraghavan could do justice to.[12]
He stated that the project was initiated with the goal of creating a quick independent film.[10] A review by Pudipeddi for Hindustan Times noted that the film lacks typical horror movie clichés such as creaking doors.[12][13]
Track listing
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Good Bad & Ugly | 4:01 |
| 2 | Kannungala Chellangala (Tribute To Kaviarasar Kannadasan) | 4:08 |
| 3 | Maalai Varum Vennila | 4:00 |
| 4 | En Pondati Oorukku Poita | 3:41 |
| Total length | 15:50 | |
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Bonding | 3:04 |
| 2 | Lust at First Sight | 2:30 |
| 3 | Meeting With The One | 2:03 |
| 4 | Prelude – Rockstar | 1:14 |
| 5 | Pain of An Angel | 3:33 |
| 6 | Destruction and Death | 2:22 |
| 7 | Birth of a Soul | 2:55 |
| 8 | The Wandering | 3:55 |
| 9 | The Lullaby | 4:02 |
| 10 | The Rebirth | 3:06 |
| 11 | The Devil's Smile | 2:01 |
| 12 | The Devil's Mind | 1:27 |
| 13 | The God's Arrival | 2:17 |
| 14 | Rockstar's Melody | |
| 15 | The Grand Finale | 4:06 |
| Total length | 39:31 | |
Extended soundtrack
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Devil's Duet | Selvaraghavan | 3:05 |
| 2 | Bring it On! | Selvaraghavan | 2:28 |
| Total length | 5:33 | ||
Track listing from the source article.
References
- Wikipedia, "Nenjam Marappathillai (2021 film)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Selvaraghavan to join hands with Gautham Menon for a horror film", India Today, 28 December 2015; "Selvaraghavan, Gautham Menon team up for a horror film", The Hindu, 28 December 2015; "Selvaraghavan and Santhosh Narayanan team up for a horror film", India Today, 22 January 2016; "Selvaraghavan, Gautham Menon team up for a horror film", The Hindu, 28 December 2015; "Nenjam Marappathillai: Yuvan Shankar Raja replaces Santhosh Narayanan in Selvaraghavans horror film", India Today, 21 April 2016 (we also read that source en.wikipedia.org
- "Selvaraghavan to join hands with Gautham Menon for a horror film", India Today, 28 December 2015. facts only, no text reused. indiatoday.in
- "Nenjam Marappathillai: Yuvan Shankar Raja replaces Santhosh Narayanan in Selvaraghavans horror film", India Today, 21 April 2016. facts only, no text reused. indiatoday.in
- Wikipedia, "Nenjam Marappathillai (2021 film)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Nenjam Marappathillai: Selvaraghavan's next brings together three renowned filmmakers", India Today, 29 January 2016; "Selvaraghavan to direct 'Nenjam Marappathillai' for Gautham Menon", DNA India, 28 January 2016; Manigandan, "'We Should Thank Our Fans For Getting Us Back Together' : Selvaraghavan and Yuvan Shankar Raja", Ritz, 15 November 2016; "Nenjam Marappathillai: It's a wrap for Selvaraghavan's horror film", India Today, 1 July 2016 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Nenjam Marappathillai (2021 film)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "நெஞ்சம் மறப்பதில்லை’ ஜூன் 23ல் ரிலீஸ்!", Samayam, 29 May 2017; "Release of Nenjam Marappathillai postponed", Cinema Express, 17 June 2017; "Movies incur losses in crores as theatre strike enters 4th day", The Times of India, 6 July 2017; Pillai, "Kollywood faces the heat", The Hindu, 4 July 2017; "No clarity yet on release of Selvaraghavan's 'Nenjam Marappathillai'", The Hindu, 18 August 2017; K, "How 'elitist' Gautham Menon destroyed his relationship with Kollywood", India Today, 29 March 2018 (original not read by u en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Nenjam Marappathillai (2021 film)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Selvaraghavan's shelved movie to be released soon", The Times of India, 14 December 2019; "Selvaraghavan's long-delayed Nenjam Marappathillai to finally see the light of the day", Cinema Express, 14 December 2019; "Selvaraghavan's 'Nenjam Marappathillai' gears up for a release", The Times of India, 9 December 2020; "Official! Selvaraghavan's 'Nenjam Marappathillai' release date announced", The Times of India, 8 February 2021; "Selvaraghavan's Nenjam Marapathillai won't release on March 5", The Times of India, 2 March en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Nenjam Marappathillai (2021 film)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Selvaraghavan to join hands with Gautham Menon for a horror film", India Today, 28 December 2015; Subramanian, "Regina roped in for Selvaraghavan's horror film", Deccan Chronicle, 30 January 2016; Lakshmi, "We are going on floors with Naane Varuven in two months: Selvaraghavan", The Times of India, 18 February 2021 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Nenjam Marappathillai (2021 film)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Selvaraghavan, "#NenjamMarappathillai music from tomorrow. I would simply call it as a very different #jammingsession with @thisisysr #FriendsForever", 23 November 2016 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- "Selvaraghavan, Gautham Menon team up for a horror film", The Hindu, 28 December 2015. facts only, no text reused. thehindu.com
- Manigandan, "'We Should Thank Our Fans For Getting Us Back Together' : Selvaraghavan and Yuvan Shankar Raja", Ritz, 15 November 2016. facts only, no text reused. ritzmagazine.in
- "Selvaraghavan's long-delayed Nenjam Marappathillai to finally see the light of the day", Cinema Express, 14 December 2019. facts only, no text reused. cinemaexpress.com
- Pudipeddi, "Nenjam Marappathillai review: SJ Suryah, Regina Cassandra-starrer is a wildly amusing but predictable horror-thriller", Hindustan Times, 5 March 2021. facts only, no text reused. hindustantimes.com
- Wikipedia, "Nenjam Marappathillai (2021 film)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Pudipeddi, "Nenjam Marappathillai review: SJ Suryah, Regina Cassandra-starrer is a wildly amusing but predictable horror-thriller", Hindustan Times, 5 March 2021 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
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