Kasu Irukkanum
Kasu Irukkanum (transl. There needs to be money) is a 2007 Tamil language thriller film directed by R. Kumaran and Priyavan, produced by R. P. Poorani, and editing by P. Mohanraj. The film stars newcomer Vishwa, Payal, Nanditha Jennifer, Laksha, Kadhal Sukumar, Arul, and K. Bhagyaraj, while J. Livingston, Anusha, Singamuthu, Kovai Senthil, and Bonda Mani playing supporting roles. The film had music by Kavin Saradha and Raj Shankar, cinematography by R. K. Kumar, and editing by P. Mohanraj. The film released on 4 May 2007.[1][2][3]
| Kasu Irukkanum | |
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| Directed by | R. Kumaran Priyavan |
| Written by | G. Ramachandran |
| Produced by | R. P. Poorani |
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| Cinematography | R. R. Kumar |
| Edited by | P. Mohanraj |
| Music by | Kavin Saradha Raj Shankar |
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Release date |
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Running time | 145 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot edit
Ashok (Vishwa), Ani (Payal), Viji (Nanditha Jennifer), Divya (Laksha), Pravin (Kadhal Sukumar) and Tharun (Arul) are good friends, and their only aim in life is to make money. They steal from banks, hijack container trucks, and rob rich people. They had been actively sought by the police. The police inspector Manikkavel (J. Livingston) is charged to catch them. The friends on the run travel from town to town and are later hosted by a mysterious man named G. R. (K. Bhagyaraj) in his bungalow. The fugitives introduce themselves as youngsters who were lost in the woods.
Ashok and Ani then fall in love with each other, and they decide to get married. Viji, who was secretly in love with Ashok, is heartbroken. In the past, Ashok was a MIS final-year student in Harvard University. When his parents died, Ashok came to his native city, where he realized that his parents were killed by his greedy uncle for inheriting his family's wealth. The innocent Ashok was then sent to a mental asylum by his uncle, his lover, and his best friend who betrayed him for money. Ashok escaped from the mental asylum and killed all three. That day, he realizes that money is the most important thing in life, and so he became a thief.
Thereafter, Divya and Tharun were found dead far from the bungalow. Viji suspects their host G. R. for killing her friends and stabs him with a knife. G. R. confesses that he did not kill them. He also told that his sister Mahalakshmi (Anusha) was killed in the same way. Ashok and Ani reveal to Pravin that they were the murderers, and they murder him. Ashok and Ani wanted to vanish, so they killed their partners who were the only witnesses of their crimes, and their last target is Viji. When Ashok tries to kill Viji, she confesses her love for him. Ashok then changes his mind and accepts her love. Ashok then poisons Ani's drink, and she dies by drinking it. The police finally found their hiding place. Ashok and Viji eventually escape from there.
Ashok and Viji settle in a remote place with their caravan. Viji attempts to kill Ashok for murdering her friends, but she fails and the psychopath Ashok chokes her to death. G. R. tracks Ashok down and tries to murder him for killing his innocent sister, but the police arrive at the right moment and shoot Ashok dead.
Cast edit
- Vishwa as Ashok
- Payal as Ani D'Souza
- Nanditha Jennifer as Vijayalakshmi alias Viji
- Laksha as Divya Menon
- Kadhal Sukumar as Pravin
- Arul as Tharun
- K. Bhagyaraj as G. R.
- J. Livingston as Manikkavel
- Anusha as Mahalakshmi
- Singamuthu
- Kovai Senthil as Gurukkal
- Bonda Mani as Bonda Mani
- Thalapathy Dinesh
- Muthukaalai
- Scissor Manohar
- G. Ramachandran as Ramayee
- Helen Sweety as Mini
- Vadivelu David as David
- Amjad Khan
- Anwar Ali Khan
- Vijay Ganesh
- Tajkhan
- Poovai Sekhar
- Imman Annachi in an uncredited role
Production edit
The film producer G. Ramachandran, who has previously produced Manu Needhi (2000) and Sound Party (2004), introduced his son Vishwa as the film's hero. There are three pairs in the film Vishwa, Kadhal Sukumar, and Arul as heroes and Payal, Nanditha Jennifer, and Laksha as heroines. K. Bhagyaraj signed on to play an important role. J. Livingston, Muthukaalai, Singamuthu and Vadivelu David were chosen to act in supporting roles.[1][4]
Soundtrack edit
| Kasu Irukkanum | |
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| Soundtrack album by Kavin Saradha and Raj Shankar | |
| Released | 2007 |
| Recorded | 2006 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 27:36 |
| Producer | Kavin Saradha Raj Shankar |
The film score and the soundtrack were composed by film composers Kavin Saradha and Raj Shankar. The soundtrack, released in 2007, features 6 tracks with lyrics written by G. R. and Asura.
| Track | Song | Singer(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Sandhaikku Pora Machan" | Haricharan, Anuradha Sriram, Mohan Ram | 5:47 |
| 2 | "Madura Pakkam" | Tippu, Anusha | 5:00 |
| 3 | "Kasu Irukkanum" | Deva | 5:25 |
| 4 | "Elloraiyum Vazhavaikkum" | Paththu | 2:34 |
| 5 | "Kathal Sammatham" | Devan Ekambaram, Anuradha Sriram | 4:17 |
| 6 | "Thunbatthai Kandu" | Mano | 4:33 |
Reception edit
A critic said that "The story is an attempt to strike a different chord from the routine fare, both by way of plotting and characterisation. But the inexperience of the makers comes in the way of building up on the knot that had potential" and also noted, "Debutant Vishwa (his home production) makes an effort at playing a role with dark shades" and labelled the film as "poor".[5][6] Lajjavathi of Kalki wrote there are many things that test the patience of the fans like the complicated screenplay without a clear flow pattern and lifeless dialogues.[7]
References edit
- ^ a b "Back to acting". IndiaGlitz.com. 28 February 2006. from the original on 4 May 2018. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
- ^ "Comedy entertainer in Kodambakkam". kollywoodtoday.net. 11 May 2008. from the original on 27 June 2018. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
- ^ "Enga Raasi Nalla Raasi – Hilarious entertainer on the make". southdreamz.com. 23 June 2008. from the original on 15 April 2016. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
- ^ "Adventure that leaves a trail of murder". The Hindu. 30 June 2006. from the original on 29 April 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
- ^ "Kasu Irukkanum – Tamil Movie Review". cinefundas.com. from the original on 2 April 2010. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
- ^ . Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 28 May 2007. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
- ^ லஜ்ஜாவதி (8 April 2007). "காசு இருக்கணும்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 69. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
External links edit
- Kasu Irukkanum at IMDb