Gethu

Gethu
Directed by Thirukumaran
Produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin
Written by Thirukumaran
Starring Udhayanidhi Stalin
Amy Jackson
Sathyaraj
Vikranth
Music by Harris Jayaraj
Cinematography Sukumar
Edited by Dinesh Ponraj
Production
company
Distributed by Red Giant Movies
Release dates
  • 14 January 2016 (2016-01-14)
Running time
 128 mins
Country India
Language Tamil

Gethu (English: Flamboyant)[1] is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language action-thriller film written and directed by Thirukumaran. Produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin, the film features himself in the lead role along with Amy Jackson, Sathyaraj in a supporting role, and Vikranth as the main antagonist. Featuring music composed by Harris Jayaraj and cinematography by Sukumar, the film was released on 14 January 2016. It received mixed reviews. Critics praised the cinematography and music of the film but heavily criticized the screenplay of the film.[2]

Cast

Production

In July 2014, Udhayanidhi Stalin revealed that he would collaborate with director Thirukumaran of Maan Karate (2014) fame for his next production.[3] Gethu was revealed to be the title in September 2014, with Harris Jayaraj and Sukumar signed on as music composer and cinematographer respectively.[4] Actor Vikranth, previously only seen in leading roles, signed on to appear in the film as an antagonist.[5][6][7] Sathyaraj was chosen to play the father of Udhayanidhi's character and was given top billing in the credits.[8] The film was revealed to be half complete by April 2015, and a first look poster was released to the public.[9] The team began a second schedule in Kodaikanal later that month.[10] Gethu also marks the first major appearance of Udhayanidhi in a non-comedy film.[11] He stated that he chose to work on the film due to having grown bored of working in comedy films, and his desire to "experiment, try something different".[12]

Music

Gethu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Soundtrack album by Harris Jayaraj
Released 25 December 2015
Recorded 2015
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Length 22:19
Language Tamil
Label Divo
Producer Harris Jayaraj
Harris Jayaraj chronology
Nannbenda
(2015)		 Gethu
(2016)		 Iru Mugan
(2016)

The film's soundtrack album and background score was composed by Harris Jayaraj. The soundtrack album consists of five tracks and Harris is collaborating with Udhayanidhi Stalin for the fifth time in this project. The music rights were purchased by Divo. The soundtrack's track list was released by Red Giant Movies on 23 December 2015.[13] The track list was unveiled on YouTube using an innovative motion poster technique.[14] The album was released on 25 December 2015, coinciding with Christmas celebrations.[15]

No. TitleLyricsSinger(s) Length
1. "Thillu Mullu"  V Padmavathy, Sirkali Sirpi, Gana VinothNaresh Iyer, Ranina Reddy 6:02
2. "Thaen Kaatru"  ThamaraiHaricharan, Shashaa Tirupati 5:06
3. "Yevanda Ivan"  MC VickeyMC Vickey, Sharmila 4:36
4. "Adiyae Adiyae"  ThamaraiKarthik, Pop Shalini 3:23
5. "Mutta Bajji"  Gana Vinoth, G PrabaGana Vinoth, Anthony Daasan, Marana Gana Viji, Ebisa 3:12
Total length:
 22:19

Release

The film was released on 14 January 2016, coinciding with Pongal, and received mixed critical response.[16][17] M Suganth of The Times of India rated it 2.5 out of 5, commenting, "Thirukumaran has the essentials for a high-concept thriller — a determined hitman, an ordinary man who stumbles into a nefarious plot by accident, a sub-plot that provides some mystery, and a bit of family drama. It is in his execution that he falters. For a thriller clocking in at under two hours, Gethu moves at a pace that is as sleepy as the hill station where the action happens. The director's choice of slow motion shots as a device to make the action stylish and prolong the tension in the plot works against the film."[8] Sudhir Srinivasan of The Hindu stated, "The whole movie bears the flavour of a short-story adaptation, and at a little over two hours, there isn’t too much duration in which to flood the story with masala elements and thoroughly destroy it, although, to its discredit, Gethu certainly does try."[18] The satellite rights of the film were secured by Sun TV. The film was opt put from censores due to name issues but later on got it back allowing it to get Tax exception.Various Internet Memes were released soon after the release of the film.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/chennai-baashai-language-thats-just-massu/article8271906.ece
  2. ↑ "What is Udhay`s `Gethu` is all about?". Sify. 26 May 2015. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
  3. ↑ "Thirukumaran's next — Chennai". The Hindu. 2 July 2014. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
  4. ↑ "Udhayanidhi`s next film titled `Gethu`". Sify. 8 September 2014. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
  5. ↑ "Vikranth plays baddie in Udhay`s `Gethu`!". Sify. 21 May 2015. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
  6. ↑ "Vikranth is the main villain in the Udhayanidhi Stalin — Amy Jackson starrer Gethu". Behindwoods. 21 May 2015. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
  7. ↑ "Its Gethu for Udhayanidhi Stalin". Behindwoods. 8 September 2014. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
  8. 1 2 "Gethu Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  9. ↑ "Udhayanidhi`s `Gethu` first look out". Sify. 2 April 2015. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
  10. ↑ "Tamil film Gethu begins its 2nd schedule in Kodaikanal today, 22nd April". Behindwoods. 22 April 2015. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
  11. ↑ "'Gethu' trailer released on Udhayanidhi Stalin's birthday [VIDEO]". International Business Times, India Edition. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
  12. ↑ "'Manithan' more emotional, funnier than original: Udhayanidhi Stalin". The Indian Express. IANS. 26 April 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  13. ↑ Gethu follows VIP innovation. Top10 Cinema (23 December 2015). Retrieved on 2016-02-20.
  14. ↑ Gethu – Official Track list | Udhayanidhi Stalin, Amy Jackson | Harris Jayaraj | K Thirukumaran. YouTube (22 December 2015). Retrieved on 2016-02-20.
  15. ↑ Kiran, Sai. (23 December 2015) Gethu Songs Tracklist and Audio Release date – Udhayanidhi Stalin, Amy Jackson. Belvoireagle.com. Retrieved on 2016-02-20.
  16. ↑ "It should have been 'Kethu', not 'Gethu': Govt. tells High Court". 28 January 2016. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
  17. ↑ "First Day Box office collection: Rajini Murugan gets good opening, Tharai Thappattai, Kathakali, Gethu take decent start". International Business Times, India Edition. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  18. ↑ "Gethu: A beautifully shot thriller that isn't particularly thrilling". The Hindu. 14 January 2016. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 January 2016.

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