SANGILI BUNGILI KADHAVA THORAE MOVIE REVIEW



Release Date : May 19,2017 May 18, 2017 Movie Run Time : 2 Hours 21 Minutes
Censor Rating : U/A
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We've seen lots of horror comedies in the recent times, but how many films have we seen that are well packaged too, along with family emotions? Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae, directed by Ike, is one such film which does not rely on jump scares.

 

Jiiva buys an old bungalow with all his hard earned money. But only when he and his mother get inside the house, they realise that there is another family (Sri Divya’s family). Both families end up buying the same house. As there can be only one owner to the house, both of them start to fight. Who finally gets the house? What changes does the house make to these two families? All these questions are answered with an interesting screenplay.

 

Though director Ike has taken up a much used and a beaten genre, he has made sure that the packaging is done in a refreshing manner. His screenplay helps the audience to connect well with the characters, as the performances are lively. The first half is packed with some jump scares and comedies while the second half is occupied by family emotions, drama and a little bit of horror.

 

There are a few lows here and there, especially in the second half. Few double meaning jokes will work better for the youngsters. The jump scares are something which we always see in every horror film and hence when the power goes off (in the film), you tend to guess there is going to be a scary element there. As a result, you aren't scared. There has been no experimentation and the flashback portion too falls flat without a strong impact.

 

Jiiva has given his best for the film, as an ambitious youngster. The place where he interacts with Radharavi towards the climax is worth mentioning. Sridivya has been decent enough, with the amount of space given to her. Soori’s comedies work really well and the timing counters are enjoyable. It is a surprising makeover to see Radharavi in a role like this. Many notable star cast in the form of Radhika Sarathkumar, Thambi Ramaiah, Ilavarasu, Madhumila and others make good use of their potential.

 

On the technical front, Sathyan Sooryan’s cinematography stands high with pleasing visuals, that makes your movie watching experience good enough. Vishal Chandrasekhar's music gels along with the film and his re-recording give you the right feel of watching a horror comedy mixed with family emotions. T.S.Suresh’s editing is neat and apt.

 

As said earlier, Ike has worked in such a manner that audiences don't feel SBKT is an outdated, another horror film. He could have played little smarter with the screenplay, by cutting down quite a few bore moments. Had that been done, we'd have got a more engaging and an enjoyable horror family drama.

SANGILI BUNGILI KADHAVA THORAE VIDEO REVIEW

Verdict: If you are a fan of comedy horror genre, go for it

BEHINDWOODS REVIEW BOARD RATING

2.5
( 2.5 / 5.0 )
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SONGS REVIEW

Review by : Behindwoods Review Board
Album Release Date : Apr 24,2017

Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae Title track
Singers: Premgi Amaren & Arunraja Kamaraj
Lyrics: Na. Muthukumar

 

The title track of Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae has both mass and class. Sung by a quirky pair of singers namely Premgi and Arunraja Kamaraj, it has the high energy quotient. The distorted guitar enhances this track and there is some interesting gradation of beats and rhythm along with the use of synth. With a beat drop and the “Sangili Bungili” chorus, this track is perfect for the commercial horror genre.


Kattaduraikku
Singers: Gangai Amaran
Lyrics: Arunraja Kamaraj

 

Gangai Amaran sings for composer Vishal Chandrashekar. With a folk backdrop, it also has the western beats making it a song of various genres. The saxophone and autotune voice go hand in hand. There is also the use of the Nadhaswaram and some interesting lyrics that attract the listener. Lyrics by Arunraja are simple yet catchy.


Ek Gau Mein 
Singers: STR & M.M. Manasi
Lyrics: Pa. Vijay

 

EK Gau Mein is a Hindi verse that has been made for the commercial music lovers. Simbu sounds lively as always and is the sole of the song. Manasi also does her part well. The song includes native instruments and western beats to give it the right mix. It is a medium paced song that will appeal to the masses and the beat drop is very stylish. Vishal has put to use some old music served in a new platter that has EDM as it’s ground.


Hai, En Kai Mela
Singers: Anirudh Ravichander & Shakthisree Gopalan
Lyrics: Vivek

 

It’s yet another star singer for Vishal’s album! Anirudh and Shakthisree are at the vocals this time. A typical love number that Anirudh is always comfortable singing and he delivers his usual style for this number. It is a lazy melody that gets to the head for it’s attractive violin and drums along with the superior vocals of the two singers. The song ends with a positive sounding rock guitar.


Govinda Govinda 
Singers: G.V. Prakash Kumar
Lyrics: Na. Muthukumar

 

Govinda Govinda is the song that talks about life and the theme is something we see often in Tamil cinema. GV Prakash now lends his voice for this track. His innocent yet authoritative voice works well for this gana based song. It is a proper folk number with all the elements for folk lovers. Lyrics by Na. Muthukmar are deep and the song is sure to pick up with the film’s release. Another song that would attract the masses.

Verdict: Composer Vishal Chandrashekar keeps it simple with a combination of folk and western for the mass audiences of the horror genre!
( 2.75 / 5.0 )

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Production: A For Apple, Fox Star Studios
Cast: Jiiva, Motta Rajendran, Radhika Sarathkumar, Soori, Sri Divya, Thambi Ramaiah
Direction: Ike
Screenplay: Ike
Story: Ike
Music: Vishal Chandrashekar
Background score: Vishal Chandrashekar
Cinematography: Sathyan Sooryan
Dialogues: Ike
Editing: TS Suresh
Singers: Anirudh Ravichander, Arunraja Kamaraj, Gangai Amaran, M.M.Manasi, Premji Amaran, Shakthishree Gopalan, Simbu
Lyrics: Arunraja Kamaraj, Na.Muthukumar, Pa.Vijay, Vivekh
PRO: Suresh Chandra

Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae (aka) Sangili Bungili Kathava Thora

Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae (aka) Sangili Bungili Kathava Thora is a Tamil movie. Jiiva, Motta Rajendran, Radhika Sarathkumar, Soori, Sri Divya, Thambi Ramaiah are part of the cast of Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae (aka) Sangili Bungili Kathava Thora. The movie is directed by Ike. Music is by Vishal Chandrashekar. Production by A For Apple, Fox Star Studios, cinematography by Sathyan Sooryan, editing by TS Suresh.