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Komban is a 2015 Tamil action comedy-drama directed by M. Muthaiah and produced by Studio Green. The film stars Karthi and Lakshmi Menon with G. V. Prakash Kumar composing the film's music.[3] The film was given 'U/A' certificate by Indian Censor Board. The film released on April 1, 2015[4] to mixed reviews.[5]

Komban
Directed byM. Muthaiah
Written byM. Muthaiah
Produced byK. E. Gnanavel Raja
S. R. Prakashbabu
S. R. Prabhu
StarringKarthi
Lakshmi Menon
Rajkiran
CinematographyVelraj
Edited byPraveen K. L.
Music byG. V. Prakash Kumar
Production
company
Release date
  • April 1, 2015 (2015-04-01)
Running time
136 minutes [1]
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil
Box office₹1.30 crore (US$160,000)
(chennai)(weekend) [2]

Cast

Production

Development

Studio Green announced that their next production would start from June 2014 with M. Muthaiah of Kutti Puli (2013) fame taking charge of the direction[6] and that the film would feature Karthi in a rural based role for the second time following his debut film Paruthiveeran (2007).[7] Yuvan Shankar Raja was initially reported to be composing the film's score and soundtrack,[6] but he was replaced with G. V. Prakash Kumar in July 2014.[8] Velraj handled the film's cinematography.[9][10] Praveen K. L. was selected to be the film's editor.[11] Sri Divya was first reported to be the female lead,[12] but the role went to Lakshmi Menon, who also was the maker's first choice, while Rajkiran was selected to play a pivotal role.[13] Stunt choreographer Super Subbarayan was cast for a antagonistic role.[13] Malayalam actor and former footballer I. M. Vijayan was chosen to portray another villain in the film.[14] Comedian Karunas and character artist Thambi Ramaiah were added to the cast as well.[3]

Filming

The team announced that the film would be a start-to-finish affair and the film's shoots would be wrapped up in 70 days' time.[15] Principal photography took place on 18 June 2014.[16] Karthi's father, actor Sivakumar attended the event.[17] Karthi was reported to have grown a handlebar moustache and beard for his character. He also put on weight for the role.[18] Most of the scenes were also shot at Mudukulathur.[19] 50% of the film was completed by early October 2014.[20]

Soundtrack

Untitled

G. V. Prakash Kumar composed the soundtrack album and background score for the film, the third time he collaborated with Karthi, after Aayirathil Oruvan (2010) and Saguni (2012).[21] Shreya Ghoshal recorded a song in the film.[22] Lyrics for the songs were penned by Ra. thanikodi and Mahalingam.[23]

Tracklist
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Kambikara Vetti"Ananthu, VM Mahalingam5:00
2."Appappa"Shreya Ghoshal, G. V. Prakash Kumar5:44
3."Karuppu Nerathazhagi"Velmurugan, Malavika Sundar4:31
4."Mella Valanjadhu"Madhu Balakrishnan4:21
5."Celebration (Komban Theme)"G. V. Prakash Kumar3:20
Total length:22.56

Release

The satellite rights of the film were sold to Sun TV.

Critical reception

The film received mixed reviews from critics.[5]

M.Suganth of The Times of India gave 2.5 stars out of 5 and wrote "The problem, though, is not the similarity of the characters or predictability of the plot, but the lack of real excitement in most of the scenes…The film hums along, moving from one scene to the next, without really making much of an impact in the viewer".[1] Gautaman Bhaskaran of The Hindustan Times rated 2 out of 5 and wrote "Komban is an endless roll of flashing knives and gritting teeth…Komban is hardly worth the time or money".[24] Baradwaj Rangan of The Hindu wrote "Komban: So dull...that's the real controversy" [25] Filmibeat rated the film 3 stars out of 5, writing that "Packed with all the elements required for a successful commercial entertainer, Komban delivers the goods."[26] Indiaglitz rated the film 3.25 stars out of 5, calling it "a raging bull".[27]

References

  1. ^ a b M.Suganth. "The film hums along, moving from one scene to the next, without really making much of an impact in the viewer". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
  2. ^ Prakash Upadhyaya (6 April 2015). "Komban Weekend collection in chennai". International Business Times. Retrieved 7 April 2015.
  3. ^ a b "Karthi's 'Komban' - a start-to-finish affair". Behindwoods. 11 June 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  4. ^ Prakash Upadhyaya. "Komban release date advanced". The International Business Times. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  5. ^ a b Prakash Upadhyaya (4 April 2015). "Komban review roundup". The International Business Times. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
  6. ^ a b "Karthi's new film 'Komban' is a quickie". Sify. 13 June 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  7. ^ V. Lakshmi (1 June 2014). "Karthi, Lakshmi Menon team up for 'Komban'". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  8. ^ "GV Prakash starts composing for 'Komban'". Sify. 23 July 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  9. ^ T. Saravanan (31 July 2014). "Cinema cinema!". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  10. ^ Ramachandran, Mythily (16 July 2014). "Dhanush back with 'Velai Illa Pattadhaari'". Gulf News. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
  11. ^ "Karthi's 'Komban' starts rolling". Moviecrow. 19 June 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  12. ^ Subramanian, Anupama (27 May 2014). "Will Sri Divya be cast opposite Karthi in 'Komban'?". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  13. ^ a b Subramanian, Anupama (4 June 2014). "Super Subbarayan turns villain for Karthi in his next". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  14. ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/I-M-Vijayan-is-the-villain-in-Komban/articleshow/45910136.cms
  15. ^ "Karthi's new film 'Komban' launched". Moviecrow. 25 June 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  16. ^ "Karthi's next to begin on June 18". The Times of India. 12 June 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  17. ^ "Sivakumar for 'Komban'". Chennaionline. 19 June 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  18. ^ Karthik, Janani (25 June 2014). "Karthi sports handlebar moustache for 'Komban". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  19. ^ "Karthi to do it in one stretch". Behindwoods. 24 July 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  20. ^ "Karthi to resume Komban". Behindwoods. 9 October 2014. Retrieved 9 October 2014.
  21. ^ "'Komban' gets his Music director". Indiaglitz. 24 July 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  22. ^ "GV-Shreya Ghoshal reunite after 4 years". The Times of India. 17 September 2014. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
  23. ^ "Komban movie songs lyrics". tamilsonglyrics.
  24. ^ Gautaman Bhaskaran. "Same old Karthi ina show of sickle". The Hindustan Times. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
  25. ^ Baradwaj Rangan. "Film review of Karthi starrer Komban". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
  26. ^ http://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/reviews/2015/komban-movie-review-an-emotional-family-drama-fabricated-effectively-178644.html
  27. ^ http://www.indiaglitz.com/komban-review-tamil-movie-review-13577
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