| Erumbu | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Suresh G |
| Written by | Suresh G |
| Produced by | Suresh Gunasekaran |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | K. S. Kalidass |
| Edited by | Thiyagarajan M |
| Music by | Arun Raj |
Production company | Mandru GVS Production |
| Distributed by | Blockbuster Production |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Erumbu (transl. Ant) is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language drama film written, directed, and produced by Suresh G.[1] It stars Charle, M. S. Bhaskar, George Maryan, Monica Siva and Shakthi Rithvik.[2][3] The music is composed by Arun Raj, and the film released on 16 June 2023.
The film is titled Erumbu because the two kids, Muthu (Rithvik) and Pachamma (Monica), face struggles regardless of their age, which is compared to an ant carrying a weight equal to 20 times its actual weight.[4]
Plot
A young boy, Muthu, loses a one-gram ring and sets out to find it before his family returns house. Throughout the journey, his sister Pachamma and a friend support him.
Cast
- Charle as Annadurai
- M. S. Bhaskar as Arumugam
- George Maryan as Chittu
- Monica Siva as Pachamma
- Shakthi Rithvik as Muthu
- Suzane George as Kamalam
- Paravai Suntharaambaal
- Jagadeeshwaran
- Sumathi G. as groundnut peeling lady
- Tamizh Bharathi
Production
The film was produced by Suresh Gunasekaran under the banner of Mandru GVS Production.[5] The cinematography of the film was done by K. S. Kalidass, and the editing of the film was done by Thiyagarajan M.[6] The film was shot in Kattumannarkoil in 2021.[7] The first look poster and trailer for the film was released on 17 May 2023.[8]
Music
The music for the film was composed by Arun Raj, who earlier composed music for Thadam.[9][10]
| Erumbu | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by Arun Raj | ||||
| Released | 2023 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 7:12 | |||
| Language | Tamil | |||
| Label | Saregama | |||
| Producer | Arun Raj | |||
| Arun Raj chronology | ||||
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| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Chikku Bukku Chikku" | Suresh G, Arun Raj | Meghna Sumesh | 3:16 |
| 2. | "Oru Oorula" | Arun Bharathi | Pradeep Kumar, Arun Raj | 3:56 |
| Total length: | 7:12 | |||
Release
The film was released on 16 June 2023.[citation needed]
Reception
Logesh Balachandran of The Times of India gave the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Erumbu is a must-watch for anyone who appreciates a simple story with good intentions."[11] Jayabhuvaneshwari B of Cinema Express gave it 2 out of 5 stars and wrote, "The film's story is as predictable as one of your own."[12]
A critic from Vikatan gave the film a mixed review, stating that "the filmmaking style is more like a short film than a feature film."[13] A critic from Maalai Malar gave the film a mixed review, stating that "Erumbu - slow."[14]
A critic from Tamizh Padam gave it 2.75 out of 5 stars, praised the performances of all actors, and criticized the film, stating "it seemed like a documentary film."[15] Siddarth Srinivas of Only Kollywood gave it 3.25 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Erumbu is a sweet feel-good story that gathers a good amount of emotions and expresses them in a nice way to audiences."[16]
References
- ^ "மாறுப்பட்ட ஜோனர்..ஈர்க்கும் காட்சிகள்.. எறும்பு படத்தின் டிரெய்லர் இதோ". Zee Hindustan Tamil (in Tamil). 18 May 2023. Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ V, Aarthi. "Erumbu: 'எறும்பு பட கதை இது தான்' - போட்டு உடைத்த இயக்குநர் சுரேஷ்". Tamil Hindustan Times (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "ஈர்க்கும் காட்சிகளும் வசனமும் - சார்லியின் 'எறும்பு' ட்ரெய்லர் எப்படி?". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 17 May 2023. Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ Bureau, Dt Next (17 November 2022). "Director Suresh's kids' film Erumbu to release soon". DT next. Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "உலக அரங்கில் முதல் தமிழ் சினிமா 'எறும்பு' - நடிகர் சார்லி பேச்சு". Nakkheeran. 18 May 2023. Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "Erumbu to be a feel good drama, says director Suresh G". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "Makers of 'Erumbu' releases first look poster". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "எறும்பு படத்தின் டிரெய்லர் வெளியானது". Dinamani (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 17 May 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ V, Aarthi. "Arun Raj: 'ரசித்து ரசித்து இசையமைத்தேன், இது ஓர் உலகப்படம்' - இசையமைப்பாளர் அருண்ராஜ்". Tamil Hindustan Times (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 20 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "Chikku Bukku Chikku song from Erumbu is here". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 31 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ "Erumbu Movie Review : A small film with some good surprises". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 15 June 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ "Erumbu Movie Review: Inadequate world-building, predictability makes this a middling film". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 17 June 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
- ^ டீம், விகடன் (16 June 2023). "எறும்பு விமர்சனம்: சிறுவர்களின் நடிப்பு சூப்பர், ஆனால் குறும்படம் அளவிலான கதை போதுமானதா?". Vikatan (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 17 June 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
- ^ "Erumbu". www.maalaimalar.com (in Tamil). 16 June 2023. Archived from the original on 17 June 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
- ^ D, Robert (15 June 2023). "எறும்பு தமிழ் திரைப்பட விமர்சனம்". Thamizhpadam. Archived from the original on 15 June 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ Srinivas, Siddarth (15 June 2023). "Erumbu Movie Review". Only Kollywood. Archived from the original on 15 June 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
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