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This article is about the 2019 film. For the 1995 film, see Asuran (1995 film).
Asuran
File:Asuran movie poster.jpg
Asuran Release Poster
Directed byVetrimaaran
Written bySuKa & Vetrimaaran (Dialogues)
Screenplay byManimaran & Vetrimaaran
Based onVekkai
by Poomani
Produced byKalaippuli S. Thanu
Starring
CinematographyVelraj
Edited byR. Ramar
Music byG.V. Prakash Kumar
Production
company
Release date
  • 4 October 2019 (2019-10-04)[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil
Box office₹35 Crores [2]

Asuran (transl. Demon) is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Vetrimaaran and produced by Kalaippuli S. Thanu under his production banner V Creations .[3] The film stars Dhanush and Manju Warrier in lead roles, where the latter makes her Tamil debut in this film.

G. V. Prakash Kumar has scored the music for the film, rejoining back his association with director Vetrimaaran.[4] The film is based on the novel Vekkai by Poomani.[5]

Asuran was released on 4 October 2019, and received extremely positive reviews.[1]

Plot

Siva Saami (Dhanush), his wife Pachaiyamma (Manju Warrier), sons Murugan (Teejay Arunasalam), Chidambaran (Ken Karunas), and their little daughter live in a secluded place far from the main village tending crops on their small parcel of land. Narasimhan (Aadukalam Naren), a baron in the main village, desires to have Siva Saami's land and moves aggressively to take it over. While Siva Saami's stays away from confrontation, his sons assert their hold over the land they till. Having a typical past and not wanting a déjà vu, Siva Saami tries to maintain his wisdom. What human emotions, nature, and societal structures do to Siva Saami's wisdom is the rest of the story.

Cast

Production

The film was announced by Vetrimaaran and Dhanush in December 2018, post the success of their Vada Chennai released in the same year.[6] The duo earlier revealed plans on making a sequel to Vada Chennai but agreed to do another film before that.[7] The film marks the fourth collaboration between the actor and director after Polladhavan (2007), Aadukalam (2011) and Vada Chennai (2018).[8]

Principal photography began on 26 January 2019.[9] Manju Warrier was selected as lead actress which marked her acting debut in Tamil. The music is composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar.[10]

Soundtrack

Asuran
Soundtrack album by
G. V. Prakash Kumar
Released28 August 2019
Recorded2019
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LanguageTamil
LabelLahari Music
T-Series
ProducerG. V. Prakash Kumar
G. V. Prakash Kumar chronology
100% Kadhal
(2019) 		Asuran
(2019)
Singles from Asuran
  1. "Kathari Poovazhagi"
    Released: 28 August 2019
  2. "Polladha Bhoomi"
    Released: 28 August 2019
  3. "Yen Minukki"
    Released: 25 September 2019
  4. "Blood Bath"
    Released: 3 October 2019
  5. "Ellu Vaya Pookalaye"
    Released: 6 October 2019

The soundtrack is composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, collaborating with Dhanush and Vetrimaaran for the third time after Polladhavan and Aadukalam. The soundtrack album consists of four songs, with lyrics written by Ekadesi, Yugabharathi, Eknath and Arunraja Kamaraj, where two songs from the film "Kathari Poovazhagi" and "Polladha Bhoomi" where released on 28 August 2019, at a launch event held at Chennai, where Dhanush, Manju Warrier, director Vetrimaaran, composer G. V. Prakash Kumar and producer S. Thanu were in attendance. The audio rights were acquired by Lahari Music. The third single track "Yen Minukki" was released on 25 September 2019, and the film's final track "Blood Bath" was released on 3 October 2019.

Track list
No.TitleLyricsSinger (s)Length
1."Kathari Poovazhagi"EkadesiVelmurugan, Rajalaskhmi, Napolia3:45
2."Polladha Bhoomi"YugabharathiDhanush, G. V. Prakash Kumar, Ken Karunas, Teejay3:58
3."Yen Minukki"EknathChinmayi, Teejay4:32
4."Blood Bath"Arunraja KamarajArunraja Kamaraj4:02
5."Ellu Vaya Pookalaye"  5.58

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Marketing

The first look poster was unveiled by Dhanush through his Twitter account on 21 December 2018.[12] The second look poster of the film was released on 10 January 2019.[13][14] Another poster, was released on 1 May 2019. The official trailer of the film was unveiled on 8 September 2019.[15][16][17]

Critical Reception

The Times of India, rated 3.5 out of 5 stars, stating that "Vetri Maaran delivers yet another solid action drama that keeps us engrossed from start to finish."[18]

Behindwoods rated 3.25/5, stating that "Asuran is an engaging watch with strong performances, interesting plot and an amazing emotional connect with the audience throughout."[19]

S. Subhakeerthana from The Indian Express rated the film 4 out of 5, and reviewed it as "With this Dhanush starrer, Vetrimaaran proves he's one of the finest directors in Indian cinema, yet again. Only few filmmakers like him can pull off a mainstream cinema, balancing ‘realism’ and commercial elements."[20]

Sify rated the film 4.5 out of 5, summarising that "Asuran is a must-watch. Dhanush-Vetrimaaran combo who has once again delivered a raw, rustic and riveting revenge drama. Don't miss this one!"[21]

Janani K from India Today, rated the film 3.5 out of 5, and stated that "Director Vetri Maaran’s Asuran is a thrilling revenge drama of an oppressed family in a village. With solid writing backed by brilliant performances, Asuran is a classic film."[22]

Sreedhar Pillai from Firstpost rated the film 4 out of 5, and posted a verdict "Asuran is one of the best films of the year, and a must watch. Vetrimaran keeps the flag of good cinema flying high."[23]

Gauthaman Baskaran from News18, gave contrary reviews by rating the film 2 out of 5, stating that "Coming at a time when graphic and lurid on-screen violence are being questioned and even condemned, Asuran would appear needlessly falling back to the old formula."[24]

The film has got bright chances to win a few National Awards reviewed by ChennaiVision.com[25]

References

  1. ^ a b "Dhanush starrer Asuran to release on October 4". The Indian Express. 8 August 2019.
  2. ^ https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/news/2019/asuran-box-office-collections-report-day-2-quite-impressive-290519.html
  3. ^ RajKumar (16 September 2018). "Asuran Tamil Movie | Cast | Songs | Teaser | Trailer | Review". News Bugz. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
  4. ^ "GV Prakash to compose music for Asuran Vetrimaaran Dhanush". Behindwoods. 24 December 2018.
  5. ^ Kollywood, Only (23 December 2018). "Dhanush – Vetrimaaran's next titled Asuran". Only Kollywood. Retrieved 11 January 2019.
  6. ^ "Dhanush's next is 'Asuran' with Vetrimaaran – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
  7. ^ "Dhanush Confirms Asuran With Vetrimaaran". www.thehansindia.com. 24 December 2018. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
  8. ^ Penbugs (8 September 2019). "Asuran trailer: Dhanush-Vetrimaaran promises something big". Penbugs. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  9. ^ "Dhanush starts shooting for Asuran". Cinema Express. 26 January 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
  10. ^ "Manju Warrier to make her Tamil debut in Dhanush's 'Asuran'". www.thenewsminute.com. 22 January 2019. Retrieved 19 May 2019.
  11. ^ Asuran - Ellu Vaya Pookalaye Lyric Video | Dhanush | Vetri Maaran | G V Prakash | Kalaippuli S Thanu, retrieved 6 October 2019
  12. ^ "Dhanush releases first look of his upcoming film Asuran". The Indian Express. 22 December 2018. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
  13. ^ Manik, Rajeshwari; January 11, an On; 2019 (11 January 2019). "New Look From Dhanush's 'Asuran' Releases". Silverscreen.in. Retrieved 11 January 2019. {{cite web}}: |last3= has numeric name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  14. ^ "அசுரன் வேடத்திற்கு மாறிய தனுஷ்". maalaimalar.com (in Tamil). 10 January 2019. Retrieved 11 January 2019.
  15. ^ "Asuran trailer: Dhanush looks fierce in Vetrimaaran film". The Indian Express. 8 September 2019. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  16. ^ Chennai September 8, India Today Web Desk. "Asuran trailer out: Dhanush and Vetri Maaran promise us a violent action drama". India Today. Retrieved 8 September 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  17. ^ "Asuran – Official Trailer – Dhanush – Vetri Maaran – G. V. Prakash Kumar – Kalaippuli S Thanu". YouTube. Kalaippuli S Thanu. 8 September 2019.
  18. ^ Asuran Movie Review {3.5/5}: Dhanush and Manju Warrier starrer is a compelling action drama on caste and class, retrieved 5 October 2019
  19. ^ "Asuran (aka) Asuraan review". Behindwoods. 4 October 2019. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
  20. ^ "Asuran movie review: Dhanush is terrific in this well-made revenge drama". The Indian Express. 4 October 2019. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
  21. ^ "Review : Asuran review: Solid in both, its craft and storytelling! (2019)". www.sify.com. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
  22. ^ ChennaiOctober 4, Janani K.; October 4, 2019UPDATED:; Ist, 2019 14:47. "Asuran Movie Review: Dhanush and Vetri Maaran gift another solid revenge drama". India Today. Retrieved 5 October 2019. {{cite web}}: |first3= has numeric name (help)CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  23. ^ "Asuran movie review: Dhanush, Manju Warrier deliver intense performances in Vetrimaran's riveting drama- Entertainment News, Firstpost". Firstpost. 4 October 2019. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
  24. ^ "Asuran Movie Review: Dhanush Shines in Vetri Maaran's Violent Film". News18. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
  25. ^ "Asuran Movie Review by ChennaiVision".
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