Nedunalvaadai

{{Short description|2019 Indian film by Selvakannan}} {{EngvarB|date=September 2017}} {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2017}} {{more footnotes needed|date=September 2017}} {{Infobox film | name = Nedunalvaadai | image = | alt = | caption = poster | native_name =  | director = Selvakannan | producer = B-Star Productions | writer = Selvakannan | screenplay = | story = | based_on =  | starring = Poo Ramu<br />Elvis Alexander<br />Anjali Nair | narrator = | music = Jose Franklin | cinematography = Vinoth Rathinasamy | editing = Kasi Viswanathan | studio =  | distributor =  | released = {{Film date|df=yes|2019|03|15|India}} | runtime = 122 Minutes | country = India | language = Tamil | budget = {{INRConvert|1|c}} | gross = {{estimation}}{{INRConvert|5|c}} }}

'''''Nedunalvaadai''''' ({{translation|Long Pleasant Breeze of Winter}}) is a 2019 Tamil language drama film written and directed by debutant director Selvakannan and produced by B-Star Productions. Inspired by the poem written by Nakkeerar in Sangam literature, the film, as the title suggest, is about the pain of separation — of a man and woman, and a grandfather and his grandson. The movie was a sleeper hit.<ref name="Subbaraj">{{Cite news |last=S |first=Srivatsan |date=4 January 2019 |title='Had there not been a Karthik Subbaraj, producers would not have encouraged short filmmakers' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/of-love-and-longing/article25909333.ece |access-date=4 January 2019 |work=The Hindu}}</ref><ref name="Separation">{{Cite web |title='Nedunalvaadai' is a film on the pain of separation |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/nedunalvaadai-is-a-film-on-the-pain-of-separation/articleshow/67436885.cms |access-date=9 January 2019 |website=Times Of India}}</ref>

This film features Poo Ramu and newcomers Elvis Alexander and Anjali Nair.

== Plot == Chellaiah is a simple farmer. He cares so much for the family. He has a son named Kombaiah and a daughter named Pechiamma, who elopes to marry the love of her life, but he is a drunkard and does not care about his family. Unfortunately, Pechiamma left her husband, and she faces challenges to carry on with living with a son named Elango, as well as a daughter, so she returns to her father. Chellaiah, though unhappy about her act of eloping, takes her family in and starts to support them. However, Kombaiah does not like this. Chellaiah loves and supports his daughter's family and takes care of the education of the grandchildren. Elango, while in his study days, falls for a girl in the village named Amudha. Chellaiah advises Elango about how important taking care of the family is and what his responsibilities are. He warns him about the effects of falling in love at this age while he has to be responsible and supportive to the family. Elango is left trying to balance family and love.

== Cast == * Poo Ramu as Karuvathevar alias Chellaiah * Elvis Alexander as Elango * Anjali Nair as Amudha * Ajay Natraj as Maruthapandi * Mime Gopi as Kombiah * Aindhu Kovilan as Nambithevar * Senthi Kumari as Pechiamma

== Production == === Development and crew === ''Nedunalvaadai'' is a crowd funded Tamil film. It's been jointly produced by 50 of his college mates joined to fund and produce this movie. It all started when one of Selvakannan's friends learned that the latter is struggling to get a producer for his directorial venture. He connected all the classmates through WhatsApp group and finally the film happened.<ref name="Friends">{{Cite web |date=6 January 2019 |title=50 friends help make Nedunalvaadai |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/060119/50-friends-help-make-nedunalvaadai.html |access-date=6 January 2019 |website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref>

While the film mostly stars newcomers, Selva hired Kaviperarasu Vairamuthu to pen the lyrics. "Vairamuthu sir and editor Kasi Viswanathan are the only two celebrities in the film," he laughs, "He didn't charge us a penny for writing the lyrics. One of the songs he has written for us – Karuvatheva Un Kannellam Kanneera – will be a highlight; he was inspired by his own grandfather while penning it". Theater personality Poo Ramu, who got critical acclaim for his performance in ''Poo'', will be seen as the central character of an aged farmer.<ref name="Grandfather">{{Cite news |date=30 July 2017 |title=Nedunalvaadai is an intriguing tale of a grandfather and a grandson |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/nedunalvaadai-is-an-intriguing-tale-of-a-grandfather-and-a-grandson/articleshow/59823066.cms |access-date=30 July 2017 |work=Times of India}}</ref> Mime Gopi character has shades of grey, Senthikumari are in the supporting cast and several newcomers cast in the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 July 2017 |title=Nedunalvaadai is an intriguing tale of a grandfather and a grandson |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/300717/nedunalvaadai-a-film-on-grandpa-grandson-bonding.html |access-date=30 July 2017 |website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref><ref name="Separation" /> Selvakannan approached Kasi Viswanathan to make a realistic film.<ref name="Separation" />

=== Filming === The film is set against the backdrop of Tirunelveli. The shooting of the film took place around the village surrounding Vasudevanallur and the town Puliangudi. Selvakannan says, "we decided to make a film on human emotions and showcase our town in a new light. Though many films have been based in Tirunelveli, we felt none portrayed its true essence".<ref name="Grandfather" />

Selvakannan says that the female character is central theme of the film. Through his film, Selvakannan wanted to question the representation of women in mainstream cinema, “People howl and whistle to scenes that are deeply sexist. It’s easy for men to express their emotions post break-up. But a woman has to go through a lot, internally. These are some of the things I looked into before writing.”<ref name="Subbaraj" /> Selvakannan says, "The movie deals with two issues. Unlike male offspring who has the right to inherit property, the daughters in the family are not given equal rights and recognition. Secondly, the women are always portrayed in a bad manner and blamed for love failures. It is not so. I have reasoned out their side of reality in the film".<ref name="Friends" />

== Soundtrack== All the songs are penned by Vairamuthu. Jose Franklin is the music director.

{{Infobox album | name = Nedunalvaadai | type = Soundtrack | artist = Jose Franklin | cover = | alt = | released = 6 September 2017 | recorded = | venue = | studio = | genre = Feature film soundtrack | length = 20.37 | language = Tamil | label = Saregama | producer = | prev_title = Seemathurai | prev_year = 2018 | next_title = Yen Peyar Anandhan | next_year = 2020 }}

{{Track listing | extra_column = Singer(s) | title1 = Karuvatheva | extra1 = Deepak | length1 = 5:12 | lyrics1 = Vairamuthu | title2 = Yedho Aagippochu | extra2 = Shweta Mohan & Yazin Nizar | length2 = 5.40 | lyrics2 = Vairamuthu | title3 = Ore Oru Kanpaarvai | extra3 = Yazin Nizar & Purnima Krishnan | length3 = 5.39 | lyrics3 = Vairamuthu | title4 = Thanga Kavadi | extra4 = Bala, Kalakkal Kaviya & Sugandhi | length4 = 4.12 | lyrics4 = Vairamuthu }}

== Critical response == Srivatsan S of ''The Hindu'' wrote, "A strong sense of rootedness prevails over Selvakannan’s crowdfunded movie".<ref>{{Cite news |last=S |first=Srivatsan |date=15 March 2019 |title='Nedunalvaadai' review: Of love and sacrifice |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nedunalvaadai-review-of-love-and-sacrifice/article26543210.ece |access-date=15 March 2019 |work=The Hindu}}</ref> ''India Today'' gave 3.5 out of 5 stars for Nedunalvaadai and wrote, "Debutant director Selvakannan gifts a pleasant surprise With the brilliant performance of Poo Ramu as an ageing farmer and the engaging writing of Selvakannan, Nedunalavadai, starring many newcomers, is definitely a surprise this month. Watch the film for its story and performances."<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 March 2019 |title=Nedunalvaadai Movie Review: Debutant director Selvakannan gifts a pleasant surprise |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/nedunalvaadai-movie-review-debutant-director-selvakannan-gifts-a-pleasant-surprise-1478845-2019-03-15 |access-date=15 March 2019 |website=India Today}}</ref> ''The Times of India'' gave the film 3 out of 5 and wrote, "Despite a few shortcomings, the film will work for those who love rural dramas which have ample dose of family bonding and relationships."<ref>{{Cite news |title=Nedundalvaadai Movie Review |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/nedunalvaadai/movie-review/68386905.cms |access-date=15 March 2019 |work=Times of India}}</ref> ''New Indian Express'' said, "Superlative performances elevate this rural drama".<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 March 2019 |title='Nedunalvaadai' movie review: Superlative performances elevate this rural drama |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2019/mar/16/superlative-performances-elevate-this-rural-drama-1951581.html |access-date=16 March 2019 |website=New Indian Express}}</ref>

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Category:2019 Tamil-language films Category:2019 Indian films Category:2019 films Category:Films shot in Tamil Nadu Category:Indian drama films Category:2019 drama films