Kulir 100° (transl. Cold 100°) is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language film written, directed, and produced by Anita Udeep in her Tamil debut. The film stars Sanjeev and Riya Bamniyal while Thalaivasal Vijay, Adithya Menon, Karthik Sabesh, and Rohit Rathod play supporting roles. The music was composed by first-timer Bobo Shashi with editing by B. Lenin and cinematography by L. K. Vijay. The film was released on 5 June 2009. It is an unofficial adaptation of the Swedish film Evil (2003).[1]
Surya is the son of a gangster and studies at the Chengalpet Matriculation School. His mother, who is separated from her husband, wants him to grow up as a model citizen. Surya is violent like his father, and gets expelled for beating up a teacher. Surya, who is attached to his mother, promises that he will not take the path to violence again, and joins the Lake View School in Ooty. Surya is looked down by his snooty seniors led by school bully Rohit and his gang. The only people who stand with him are Babloo and Tanya, the principal Yeshwanth Raj's daughter, who has a soft corner for him. Under extreme provocation, Surya keeps his cool as he tries to live up to his mother's expectations. However, he relapses after Babloo is murdered and goes on a revenge spree.
Kulir 100 is the first Tamil film directed by Anita Udeep. According to her, the title "indicates it's both cold and hot which means that opposites attract, the basic framework of the film." The film was made on a budget of ₹30 million (US$360,000). Shooting for the film took place in Switzerland, Kulu, Manali, Yercaud and Ooty.[2]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Bobo Shashi. The songs "Hip Hop Hurray" and "Manasellam" attained popularity.[3]
Sify said, "The film lacks the magic one associate with boarding school brat pack movie. Let us hope Anita Udeep, learns from her mistakes and finds a better script in her next outing."[4] Pavithra Srinivasan of Rediff.com said, "Kulir 100 Degrees tries very hard to simulate the lives of youngsters, but it seems to flit to the next scene before any scenario can be fully explored, leaving you with a sense of dissatisfaction. In the end, the result is rather half-baked. The cool visuals and neat songs are the only compensation." and rated the film two out of five stars.[5]
