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 released on 5 June 2009. It is an unofficial adaptation of the Swedish film Evil (2003).[1]
| Kulir 100° | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Anita Udeep |
| Written by | Anita Udeep |
| Produced by | Anita Udeep |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | L. K. Vijay |
| Edited by | B. Lenin |
| Music by | Bobo Shashi |
Production company | Mayajaal Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Mayajaal Entertainment |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
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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.
Cast
edit- Sanjeev as Surya
- Riya Bamniyal as Tanya
- Thalaivaasal Vijay as Yeshwanth Raj
- Adithya Menon as Surya's father
- Karthik Sabesh as Babloo
- Rohit Rathod as Rohit
Production
editKulir 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
editThe music was composed by Bobo Shashi. The soundtrack album was released at Sathyam Cinemas on 13 November 2008 by Gautham Vasudev Menon.[3][4]
Malathy Sundaram of Behindwoods noted, "it’s a definite must-try for its target group".[5]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Boom" | Pa. Vijay | Benny Dayal, Abishek, Bobo Shashi & Nritya | 04:22 |
| 2. | "Hip Hop Hurray" | Boomerang X | Coco Nanda & MC Bullet | 03:15 |
| 3. | "Manasellam" (Unplugged) | V. Ilango | Simbu | 03:50 |
| 4. | "Siragindri Parakkalam" | Purple Patch | Geetha, Rekha, Saritha, Archana, Benny Dayal, Swami, Lil-J & Bobo Shashi | 03:47 |
| 5. | "Un Uyir Nanban" | Thug Laws | Krish | 02:22 |
| 6. | "Nallavan Kettavan" | Boomerang X | Coco Nanda & MC Bullet | 02:45 |
| 7. | "Manasellam" | V. Ilango | Ranjith | 04:36 |
| Total length: | 24:57 | |||
Reception
editBehindwoods said, "The title could be reminiscent of all things pleasant in this inexorably hot weather, but watching debutant director Anita Udeep's Kulir doesn't have the same effect. Anita, after probably having set out to deliver a message-movie, has lagged behind soon enough and ended up doing just the opposite" and concluded "Experience the cold!", while rating the film one-half out of five stars.[6] 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."[7] 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.[8]
References
edit- ^ Subhakeerthana, S (2 August 2022). "Celebrate Friendship Day with these foot-tapping Tamil songs". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 12 June 2023. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ Pillai, Sreedhar (28 August 2008). "Blowing hot and cold". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 8 December 2013. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
- ^ "Kulir 100 Audio Launch". IndiaGlitz. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 5 September 2014.
- ^ "Touch of emotion shrouds 'Kulir' 100° audio launch". IndiaGlitz. 15 December 2008. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ Sundaram, Malathy. "Kulir 100 – Music Review". Behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 5 September 2014. Retrieved 5 September 2014.
- ^ "Kulir – The frozen one!". Behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 14 August 2013. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
- ^ "Kulir 100 Degree". Sify. Archived from the original on 2 June 2014. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
- ^ Srinivasan, Pavithra (8 June 2009). "Kulir 100 Degrees is half-baked". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 5 June 2014. Retrieved 13 July 2013.