Yaanum Theeyavan

Yaanum Theeyavan
Directed byPrashanth G. Sekar
Written byPrashanth G. Sekar
Produced bySophia Jerome
Pepitta Jerome
StarringAshwin Jerome
Varsha Bollamma
Raju Sundaram
CinematographyShreyaas Krishna
Edited byPrasanna GK
Music byAchu Rajamani
Production
company
Peppy Cinemas
Release date
  • 30 June 2017 (2017-06-30)
Running time
106 Minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Yaanum Theeyavan (lit. 'I am bad, too') is a 2017 Indian Tamil action crime thriller film written and directed by Prashanth G. Sekar in his directorial debut.[1] The film features newcomer Ashwin Jerome along with Varsha Bollamma and Raju Sundaram in the lead roles. The music was composed by Achu Rajamani with cinematography by Shreyaas Krishna and editing by Prasanna GK. The film released on 30 June 2017.

This movie claims to collectively represent a number of true events, put together under one shell with imaginative screenplay and characters.

Plot

The story revolves around three people: Michael (Ashwin Jerome), Soumya (Varsha Bollamma), and Pasupathy (Raju Sundaram). The plot forms around how the three characters meet and what happens after their meeting.

Cast

Production

Prashanth G. Sekar worked as an assistant director to directors Vignesh Shivan and Hari in Podaa Podi (2012) and Singam II (2013), respectively. After a lot of hunting for the roles of Pasupathy and Soumya, Raju Sundaram and Varsha Bollamma were respectively fixed. Sundaram was reported to playing as a serial killer in this flick.[2] Shreyaas Krishna, the cinematographer of the film, was also the cinematographer for Jil Jung Juk (2016).

The movie went on floors on 22 July 2015. It was shot extensively for two schedules from July through September 2015 in and around Chennai, most of it in and around Chromepet. The shooting was wrapped up on 14 September 2015.

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Achu Rajamani.[3][4] Lyricists Kabilan and Mani Amuthavan have penned two songs each, and Achu himself has written a song.

  • "Nenjukkulle" - Suchith Suresan
  • "Nila Nila" - Jithin Raj, Swetha Menon
  • "Yaanum Theeyavan" - Achu
  • "Aagaayame" - Yaamini

Critical reception

The Hindu wrote, "We expect this remarkably bland love story to turn into a thriller. But no such luck."[5] Deccan chronicle wrote "The problem with the script is an ordinary story with underdeveloped characters. The director could have infused more thrilling elements to hold the tension. The movie had all the potential to become an engaging thriller had the director concentrated more on a coherent screenplay with solid writing."[6] Baradwaj Rangan of Film Companion wrote, "With better writing, Yaanum Theeyavan could have been something, but it’s still not dismissible, if only because the director believes in using the camera to tell his tale."[7]

References

  1. ^ "Yaanum Theeyavan (aka) Yanum Theeyavan photos stills & images". Behindwoods. 4 August 2015. Archived from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Raju Sundaram is a serial killer in Yaanum Theeyavan". Deccan Chronicle. 25 June 2017. Archived from the original on 25 June 2017. Retrieved 25 June 2017.
  3. ^ "Yaanum Theeyavan Songs: Yaanum Theeyavan MP3 Tamil Songs by Prashanth G Sekar Online Free on Gaana.com". Archived from the original on 19 June 2018. Retrieved 11 November 2023 – via gaana.com.
  4. ^ "Yaanum Theeyavan - All Songs - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn". 8 August 2016. Archived from the original on 25 June 2020. Retrieved 11 November 2023 – via www.jiosaavn.com.
  5. ^ Menon, Vishal (30 June 2017). "'Yaanum Theeyavan' review: film suffers due to generic writing". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 28 September 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2023 – via www.thehindu.com.
  6. ^ Stallings, A. E. (1 July 2017). "Yaanum Theeyavan review: Ordinary story with underdeveloped characters". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 16 March 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  7. ^ Rangan, Baradwaj (30 June 2017). "Yaanum Theeyavan Movie Review". Archived from the original on 21 January 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2023.