Aalan (transl. Creator)[2] is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language romance drama film[3] written and directed by R.Siva and produced by 3S Pictures banner.[4] The film stars Vetri (actor)[2] in the lead roles along side Aruvi Madhankumar, Anu Sithara, Lal, Vivek Prasanna, Hareesh Peradi and others in supporting roles.[3][5] The film has cinematography done by Vindhan Stalin, music by Manoj Krishna, and editing by Mu Kasi Viswanathan.[6]
Aalan | |
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Directed by | R.Siva |
Written by | R.Siva |
Produced by | R.Siva |
Starring |
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Cinematography | Vindhan Stalin |
Edited by | Mu Kasi Viswanathan |
Music by | Manoj Krishna |
Production company | 3S Pictures |
Release date |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Aalan released on 18 October 2024.[1]
Cast
edit- Vetri as Thyagu
- Mathura
- Aruvi Madhankumar
- Anu Sithara
- Lal
- Vivek Prasanna
- Hareesh Peradi
- Karunakaran
- Manushyaputhiran
- Cable Shankar
Production
editDevelopment
editAfter the release of Red Sandal Wood (2023), Vetri announced his next project titled Aalan to be directed by Siva R, through a first-look poster unveiled by Vijay Sethupathi.[2] The film's director Siva R would also produce the film under his banner 3S Pictures, who had earlier directed Karotiyin Kadhali (2022).[7][8] Vetri, who was last seen in Pagalariyaan and Adharma Kadhaigal (both 2024), will star opposite a German-origin actor Mathura[2] alongside Aruvi Madhankumar, Anu Sithara, Lal, Vivek Prasanna, Hareesh Peradi, Karunakaran, Manushyaputhiran,[9] Cable Shankar and other in supporting roles.[3][5] The film has cinematography done by Vindhan Stalin, music by Manoj Krishna, and editing by Mu Kasi Viswanathan.[10]
Filming
editPrincipal photography took place in locations like Rishikesh, Kasi, Kodaikanal, Puducherry, Rameswaram, Tirunelveli and Chennai.[1][7][11] The filming was completely wrapped on 11 February 2024.[6][5]
Music
editAalan | |
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Soundtrack album by Manoj Krishna | |
Released | 2024 |
Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
Language | Tamil |
Label | Sony Music India |
Producer | Manoj Krishna |
Singles from Aalan | |
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The music and background are composed by Manoj Krishna.[10] The first-single "Yaazhisaiye" was released 9 June 2024, sung by Chinmayi Sripada and lyrics of all the songs being penned by Karthik Netha.[12] The second single "Naadu Vittu" was released 27 June 2024.[13] The third single "Yen Anaindhai" was released 19 August 2024.[14] The fourth single "Naan Enge" was released 28 September 2024.[15]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Yaazhisaiye" | Karthik Netha | Chinmayi Sripada | 3:34 |
2. | "Naadu Vittu" | Karthik Netha | Manoj Krishna, Nikitha Gandhi | 4:38 |
3. | "Yen Anaindhai" | Karthik Netha | Sean Roldan | 4:37 |
4. | "Naan Enge" | Karthik Netha | Shankar Mahadevan | 3:58 |
Release
editTheatrical
editAalan was released on 18 October 2024.[1]
Marketing
editFollowing an audio-launch cum trailer-launch event held in Chennai on 6 October, the trailer was released.[4][9]
Reception
editThinkal Menon of Times of India gave 2/5 stars and wrote "The unrushed narrative style suits the film's mood and flow of events. However, it starts testing our patience after a while. [...] Aalan is a lacklustre attempt that doesn't allow you to root for any character."[16]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Features, C. E. (8 October 2024). "Vetri's Aalan gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Vijay Sethupathi unveils first look of Aalan". dtnext.in. 15 December 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ a b c "8 தோட்டாக்கள் புகழ் வெற்றி நடிக்கும் புதிய படம்! வெளியானது பஸ்ட் லுக்!". Zee Hindustan Tamil (in Tamil). 15 December 2023. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ a b Features, C. E. (8 October 2024). "Aalan trailer: Vetri goes through a lot of life changes to find the writer in him". Cinema Express. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ a b c Bharat, E. T. V. (11 February 2024). "எட்டுத் தோட்டாக்கள் வெற்றி நடிக்கும் ஆலன்! படக்குழு அப்டேட் வெளியீடு". ETV Bharat News (in Tamil). Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ a b Features, C. E. (11 February 2024). "It's a wrap for Vetri's Aalan". Cinema Express. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Vetri pairs up with German girl Madhura in a romance drama". The Times of India. 15 December 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ தினமலர். "Bhagyaraj Speech at Aalan Audio and Trailer Launch | Vetri, Mathura, Anu Sithara". dinamalar.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ a b தினத்தந்தி (6 October 2024). "வெற்றி நடிக்கும் 'ஆலன்' திரைப்படத்தின் இசை வெளியீட்டு விழா". Daily Thanthi (in Tamil). Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ a b Sundar, Anusha (14 December 2023). "Actor Vetri's next titled Aalan". Cinema Express. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ "Shooting of Vetri's upcoming romantic drama has been wrapped up; See photos". OTTPlay. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (10 June 2024). "'Yaazhisaiye' song from Vetri's Aalan out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (28 June 2024). "'Naadu Vittu' song from Vetri's Aalan out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (22 August 2024). "'Yen Anaindhai' song from Vetri's Aalan out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (29 September 2024). "'Naan Enge' song from Vetri's Aalan out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ "Aalan Movie Review : A lacklustre attempt that doesn't allow you to root for any character". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 18 October 2024.