Paagan

Paagan
Directed byMohammed Aslam
Written byMohammed Aslam
Produced byViswas U Lad
V. Purushothaman
StarringSrikanth
Janani
CinematographyLaxman Kumar
Edited byKevin
Music byJames Vasanthan
Production
company
V P Productions
Distributed byVendhar Movies
Release date
  • 7 September 2012 (2012-09-07)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Paagan (transl. Mahout) is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by debutante Mohammed Aslam, who was an associate to Ameer Sultan.[1] It stars Srikanth and Janani in the lead roles. Kovai Sarala plays an important role in this film. James Vasanthan composed the film's score.[2]

Cast

Production

In January 2012, Ameer Sultan announced that his assistant Aslam would direct Srikanth,[1] in his debut film Paagan which was claimed to be a comedy.[3] After completing Nanban, Srikanth started working for this film;[4] for the role, he was said to have lost 7 kilos.[5] Janani Iyer of Avan Ivan fame was selected as lead actress[6] while comedians Kovai Sarala, Pandi and Soori were selected to essay supporting roles and comical relief. Filming was held in Tirupur and Pollachi. During a stunt sequence where Srikanth should escape from fire, his rope got cut but he safely landed without hurt. The film was shot with an ARRI 435, ARRI 435X-TREME and Sony F65 camera.[7]

Soundtrack

Paagan
Soundtrack album by
James Vasanthan
Released4 September 2012 (2012-09-04)
GenreFilm soundtrack
Length19:40
LabelSa Re Ga Ma
James Vasanthan chronology
Doubles
(2011) 		Paagan
(2012) 		Puthagam
(2012)

James Vasanthan has composed the soundtrack. Audio was released on 1 September 2012, five days before film's release at Sathyam Cinemas.[8] The song have been written by Na. Muthukumar, Vrikshika, Niranjan Bharathi and Mohanrajan. Comedians Paandi and Soori, who acted in this film, had also sung a song.[9]

Behindwoods wrote: "The two themes definitely add value to the overall soundtrack which is easy on the ears, save the ‘kuthu’ number. Decent attempt by James Vasanthan".[10] Milliblog wrote: "After his last – Eesan, almost 2 years ago! – James’ music continues to be fickle".[11]

  • "Thatti Thaavi" – Krish
  • "Poonthendralai" – Alka Ajith
  • "Simba Simba" – Sunandan, Pandi and Soori
  • "Ippadi Or" – Nivas, Saranya
  • "Ennai Mannippaya" – Prasad
  • "Love Never Fails" –
  • "Life Is A Cycle" –

Release

Chennai Online reported that the satellite rights of the film were secured by Sun TV but instead it went to Zee Thamizh.[12] The film was released on 7 September 2012.[13]

Reception

Paagan opened to mixed reviews from critics. The Times of India's reviewer wrote that the film "promises good fun but sadly, never fulfils it".[14] Sify's critic labelled the film as a "light hearted comedy which could have been better if some care was taken over its script".[15] Pavithra Srinivasan from Rediff cited: "Aslam's dialogues, the village milieu and the feel-good mood make for good viewing. But there are moments when the screenplay turns choppy".[16] Deccan Chronicle's reviewer claimed that there was "nothing new by way of script, yet the narrative style and humour quotient makes the film worth a watch".[17] A critic from Behindwoods noted that Paagan did not have "much going in its favor and turns out a bland fare".[18] Chennaionline wrote: "Overall movie is good time pass".[19] in.com rated 2.5/5 and wrote that it was "worth a watch".[20]

Box-office

The film took a below average opening and grossed Rs. 15,40,132 in first week.[21]

References

  1. ^ a b "Ameer picks Srikanth". IndiaGlitz. 25 January 2012. Archived from the original on 27 January 2012. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
  2. ^ Manigandan, K. R. (7 May 2012). "Shot Cuts: His favourite raga". Chennai, India: TheHindu. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
  3. ^ "Pagan – a complete comedy". Behindwoods. 28 December 2011. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
  4. ^ "After Nanban, it's Paagan". Rediff. 21 February 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  5. ^ "Srikanth loses 7 kilos for Paagan". Sify. Archived from the original on 8 January 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  6. ^ "Srikanth – Janani Iyer in 'Paagan'". IndiaGlitz. 29 August 2011. Archived from the original on 13 November 2011. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
  7. ^ "Srikanth: Call me an accident baby!". Archived from the original on 11 May 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  8. ^ "Paagan audio launch". Sify. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  9. ^ https://tamil.filmibeat.com/specials/parotta-suri-pandi-turn-singers-paagan-aid0136.html [bare URL]
  10. ^ "PAAGAN MUSIC REVIEW - PAAGAN MUSIC REVIEW". Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  11. ^ "Paagan (Music review), Tamil – James Vasanthan by Milliblog!". itwofs.com. 4 September 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  12. ^ "Sun TV acquires satellite rights of Paagan". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 17 September 2012. Retrieved 17 September 2012.
  13. ^ "Paagan confirmed for Sept 7th". Kolly Talk. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
  14. ^ "Paagan - The Times of India". The Times Of India.
  15. ^ "Movie Review : Paagan". Sify. Archived from the original on 22 January 2014. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  16. ^ "Review: Paagan is a feel-good film". Rediff. 7 September 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  17. ^ "Paagan Review". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 17 September 2012. Retrieved 17 September 2012.
  18. ^ "PAAGAN REVIEW - PAAGAN MOVIE REVIEW". Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  19. ^ "Actress – Chennaionline". Archived from the original on 13 September 2012.
  20. ^ "Paagan is worth a watch". In.com. Archived from the original on 12 September 2012. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
  21. ^ "Paagan box office collection". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 3 February 2016.