| Pathayeram Kodi | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Muktha S. Sundar |
| Written by | Muktha S. Sundar |
| Produced by | Vishwanathan Muktha Srinivasan |
| Starring | Dhruv Bhandari Madalsa Sharma Vivek Gokulnath Kanishka Soni |
| Cinematography | Rajkumar |
| Edited by | Suchit Kumar |
| Music by | K. S. Manoj G. D. Prasad Nirojan |
Production company | Maayaa Creation |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Pathayeram Kodi (transl. Ten Thousand Crores) is a 2013 Tamil-language science fiction comedy film written and directed by Muktha S. Sundar. The film stars Dhruv Bhandari, Madalsa Sharma, Vivek, Gokulnath and Kanishka Soni. The film was released on 25 January 2013. It was dubbed and released in Hindi as Paisa Ho Paisa in April 2015.[1] The film was not commercially successful.[2]
Plot
[edit] | This article needs an improved plot summary. (November 2023) |
A group of college students invent a chemical potion that makes them invisible. They use this invention to steal ₹10,000 crore (equivalent to ₹170 billion or US$2.0 billion in 2023) from Karishma, who has an abundance of illegal wealth. Shankar Lal, a CB-CID officer, must trace the money from the students, who are on the run.
Cast
[edit]- Dhruv Bhandari as Ashwin
- Madalsa Sharma as Bhoomika
- Vivek as Shankar Lal
- Gokulnath as Gokul
- Kanishka Soni as Karishma
- Cell Murugan as Shankar Lal's assistant
- Halwa Vasu as Shankar Lal's assistant
- Chelladurai as Chelladurai
- Nellai Siva
- Natesh as 'Natu' Natraj
- Thyagu as Professor
- Madhan Bob as Police Officer
- Siva Narayana Murthy as Shankar Lal's assistant
- Antony as Ashwin and Bhoomika’s friend
Soundtrack
[edit]The songs are composed by K. S. Manoj and G. D. Prasad.[3]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ithu Enna Mayamo" | Nishanth | Vinay, Raina | |
| 2. | "Bhumika" | Nishanth | Haricharan | |
| 3. | "Azhagana Poigal" | Nishanth | Prasanna, Harini | |
| 4. | "Padikka Padikka" | Sivakasi Sridar | Vinay, Barath, M.J. Deekshith | |
| 5. | "C.B.I. Singam" | Sivakasi Sridar | Sunanthitha, Kalyan | |
| 6. | "Pathayeram Kodi" | Sivakasi Sridar | Nathamuni Gayathri |
Reception
[edit]Sidharth Varma of The Times of India wrote, "The movie tries to cash in on the idiocy of the CB-CID officers, which at most times is far fetched. But it will definitely get the frontbenchers roaring in laughter thanks to the antics of Vivek and his men". He appreciated Rajkumar's cinematography but criticised "the lack of consistency in the plot and screenplay".[4]
The film was reported to be remade as Paisa Ho Paisa. However, the film was simply reedited and dubbed in Hindi due to the presence of Hindi actors. A critic from The Times of India wrote that "The film is no Mr. India. Nor is it a sci-fi. It's a badly made dramedy, which makes you want to magically disappear from the movie hall. Spray that thing on us, I say![5] A critic from Mumbai Mirror wrote that "Throughout this ‘remake’, I hoped against hope for the screening to be interrupted by a giant April Fools banner. But nothing happened. The joke is still on us".[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Paisa Ho Paisa". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 14 March 2015. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
- ^ Kesavan, N. (7 June 2016). "Into the world of Tamil film comedians". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 14 October 2022. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ Ashok Kumar, S. R. (28 December 2012). "Audio Beat: Songs to keep you singing". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 20 November 2023. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
- ^ Varma, Sidharth (28 January 2013). "Pathayeram Kodi". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 4 April 2014. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
- ^ "Paisa Ho Paisa Movie Review". The Times of India.
- ^ "Film review: Paisa Ho Paisa". Mumbai Mirror.