Vivesini
| Vivesini | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Bhavan Rajagopalan |
| Written by | Gajendran K. |
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| Cinematography | Om Narayan |
| Edited by | R. Sudharsan |
| Music by | Rishabh Nagendra |
Production company | Laburnum Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Vivesini (transl. Thinker) is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Bhavan Rajagopalan. The film stars Nassar, Kavya and Suraj in the lead roles. The film was released theatrically on 15 December 2023.
Cast
- Nassar as Jayaraman Kathirvelu
- Kavya as Shakthi
- Suraj as Varun
- Vanessa Stevenson as Alice Walker
- Vicky R
- Vishal Rajan
- Niveta
- Mekha Rajan as Clara Zetkin
- Gary Cordice as Charles Aniefuna
- Suresh Chakravarthi
Production
Bhavan Rajagopalan began work on Vivesini in November 2019, with production eventually completed in 2021 owing to delays related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nassar was the only senior actor cast in the film, with rookie actors Kavya and Mekha Rajan also selected for pivotal roles.[1]
Release and reception
Prior to the release of the film, it was showcased at screenings in the UK during January and July 2023.[2][3]
The film had a theatrical release on 15 December 2023 across Tamil Nadu. A critic from ABP News gave the film a positive review and predicted that it would have a good run on a streaming platform.[4] A reviewer from Maalaimalar praised the plot of the film.[5]
References
- ^ Park, Emma (6 September 2022). "The resurgence of enlightenment in southern India: interview with Bhavan Rajagopalan". Archived from the original on 11 November 2022. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ^ Park, Emma (12 July 2022). "'Vivesini' - a new rationalist film from India". Archived from the original on 20 July 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ^ Pixel, Popcorn (9 January 2023). "'Vivesini' to show at the Harrow Arts Centre for Tamil Heritage Month". Archived from the original on 28 December 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ^ "Vivesini Movie Review: மீண்டும் ஒரு திகில் படம்! எப்படி இருக்கிறாள் விவேசினி?". ABP Nadu. 19 December 2023. Archived from the original on 28 December 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ^ "Vivesini". www.maalaimalar.com. 14 December 2023. Archived from the original on 25 December 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.