Four years after his last directional venture Adhu Oru Kanakaalam, Balu Mahendra announced a project called Anal Kaatru in 2008, but the project was dropped due to unknown reasons.[4] In 2013, he announced that he would direct Thalaimuraigal. The film was made in 50 days on a shoestring budget of under ₹1 crore (worth ₹1.9 crore in 2021 prices). Apart from directing, Balu Mahendra revealed that he would play a pivotal role in the film.[5] Besides, Sasikumar who produced this film will appear in a cameo appearance.[5] Ramya Shankar who appeared in the television series Saravannan Meenatchi was selected to play a mother of 10 year old. Master Karthik, who earlier appeared in Ethir Neechal, was selected as the child artist. Sasi, who earlier appeared in Sashikumar Subramani's television series Kathai Neram and also played the roles of Rambha's brother in Anandham and Atul Kulkarni's brother in the Dhanush-starrer Padikkadavan, was selected to play an important role. Vinodhini Vaidyanathan, who acted in films like Engaeyum Eppothum and Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam was signed to play Balu Mahendra's daughter in the film.[6] The film was shot entirely with Canon EOS 5D, a still camera.[7]
Critical reception
The Times of India gave 4 stars out of 5 and wrote, "there is plenty of genuineness and warmth, which, elevated by the minimalist storytelling and genteel performances turn this simple film into the feel-good film of the year".[8]Rediff gave 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, "Thalaimuraigal is a heartwarming tale of a grandfather coming to terms with his own conservative values and beliefs, while at the same time instilling in his grandson, a sense of pride and appreciation in his language and culture".[9] Behindwoods too gave 3.5 stars out of 5 and called it "an artistic piece of parallel cinema".[10]The Hindu wrote, "If Mahendra's aim was to make a film that can compete on a global level, Thalaimuraigal is a concrete step in that direction".[11]Sify wrote, "Thalaimuraigal is well crafted movie that strikes a chord and is a heart-warming story of a relationship between a grandfather and his grandson".[12] Indiaglitz rated it 4.5 out of 5 and wrote, "Thalaimuraigal is an emotional, touching and beautiful film that will bring you closer to family", calling it "definitely one of Balu Mahendra's best".[13]
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Thalaimuraigal transl Generations is a 2013 Tamil language film written cinematography edited and directed by Balu Mahendra in his last directorial film Produced by Sasikumar s Company Productions and Balu Mahendra s Cinema Pattarai the film has Master Karthik Balu Mahendra Sashikumar Subramani Ramya Shankar and Vinodhini Vaidyanathan while Sasikumar appears in a cameo appearance 2 The film s score was composed by Ilaiyaraaja 3 At the 61st National Film Awards the film won the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration ThalaimuraigalTheatrical posterDirected byBalu MahendraWritten byBalu MahendraProduced bySasikumarBalu MahendraStarringMaster KarthikBalu MahendraSashikumar SubramaniRamya ShankarVinodhini VaidyanathanM SasikumarCinematographyBalu MahendraEdited byBalu MahendraMusic byIlaiyaraajaProductioncompanyCompany ProductionDistributed byCinema PattaraiRelease date20 December 2013 2013 12 20 1 CountryIndiaLanguageTamil Contents 1 Cast 2 Production 3 Critical reception 4 Awards 5 References 6 External linksCast EditMaster Karthik as Aditya Balu Mahendra as Subbu Sashikumar Subramani as Sivaraman Ramya Shankar as Stella Vinodhini Vaidyanathan as Sivaraman s sister Sasikumar as Dr Adithya cameo Pasi SathyaProduction EditFour years after his last directional venture Adhu Oru Kanakaalam Balu Mahendra announced a project called Anal Kaatru in 2008 but the project was dropped due to unknown reasons 4 In 2013 he announced that he would direct Thalaimuraigal The film was made in 50 days on a shoestring budget of under 1 crore worth 1 9 crore in 2021 prices Apart from directing Balu Mahendra revealed that he would play a pivotal role in the film 5 Besides Sasikumar who produced this film will appear in a cameo appearance 5 Ramya Shankar who appeared in the television series Saravannan Meenatchi was selected to play a mother of 10 year old Master Karthik who earlier appeared in Ethir Neechal was selected as the child artist Sasi who earlier appeared in Sashikumar Subramani s television series Kathai Neram and also played the roles of Rambha s brother in Anandham and Atul Kulkarni s brother in the Dhanush starrer Padikkadavan was selected to play an important role Vinodhini Vaidyanathan who acted in films like Engaeyum Eppothum and Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam was signed to play Balu Mahendra s daughter in the film 6 The film was shot entirely with Canon EOS 5D a still camera 7 Critical reception EditThe Times of India gave 4 stars out of 5 and wrote there is plenty of genuineness and warmth which elevated by the minimalist storytelling and genteel performances turn this simple film into the feel good film of the year 8 Rediff gave 3 5 stars out of 5 and wrote Thalaimuraigal is a heartwarming tale of a grandfather coming to terms with his own conservative values and beliefs while at the same time instilling in his grandson a sense of pride and appreciation in his language and culture 9 Behindwoods too gave 3 5 stars out of 5 and called it an artistic piece of parallel cinema 10 The Hindu wrote If Mahendra s aim was to make a film that can compete on a global level Thalaimuraigal is a concrete step in that direction 11 Sify wrote Thalaimuraigal is well crafted movie that strikes a chord and is a heart warming story of a relationship between a grandfather and his grandson 12 Indiaglitz rated it 4 5 out of 5 and wrote Thalaimuraigal is an emotional touching and beautiful film that will bring you closer to family calling it definitely one of Balu Mahendra s best 13 Awards Edit2013 Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National IntegrationReferences Edit Balu Mahendra s Thalaimuraigal releases on December 20 Cinesine Thalaimuraigal Balu Mahendra is back Sify Archived from the original on 3 December 2013 Retrieved 26 December 2013 Thalaimuraigal first look revealed The Times of India 21 September 2013 Archived from the original on 24 September 2013 Retrieved 22 September 2013 Balu Mahendra s new movie IndiaGlitz 6 February 2008 Retrieved 26 December 2013 a b Karthik Subramanian 2 December 2013 In a first Balu Mahendra faces the camera The Hindu Retrieved 26 December 2013 Vinodhini grabs major roles now Deccan Chronicle 4 December 2013 Retrieved 26 December 2013 Karthik Subramanian 7 December 2013 The age of transition The Hindu Retrieved 26 December 2013 Thalaimuraigal Movie Review 4 5 Critic Review of Thalaimuraigal by Times of India Review Thalaimuraigal is brilliant Rediff Retrieved 26 December 2013 Thalaimuraigal aka Thalaimuraigal review Behindwoods 20 December 2013 Retrieved 26 December 2013 Malathi Rangarajan 21 December 2013 Thalaimuraigal For generations to come The Hindu Retrieved 26 December 2013 Movie Review Thalaimuraigal Sify Archived from the original on 20 December 2013 Retrieved 26 December 2013 Tamil Cinema News Tamil Movie Reviews Tamil Movie Trailers IndiaGlitz Tamil External links EditThalaimuraigal at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 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