''Kuppathu Raja'' () is a 2019 Indian
Tamil
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-language
action comedy-drama film written and directed by choreographer
Baba Bhaskar
Baba Bhaskar is an Indian dance choreographer, director and actor who works mainly in Tamil language, Tamil and Telugu language, Telugu language films in addition to some Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada films.
Career
He was born and brought up i ...
. The film stars
Parthiban,
G. V. Prakash Kumar
G. V. Prakash Kumar is an Indian composer, actor, producer and singer known for his work in Tamil films and a few Telugu films as well. His first film was S Pictures' ''Veyil'' (2006) and he became popular in Tamil cinema by the early 2010s. He ...
,
Palak Lalwani
Pallak Lalwani (born 1 January 1996) is an Indian actress who appears in Telugu cinema, Telugu and Tamil cinema, Tamil-language films.
Early life
Her father Jiten Lalwani is an Indian television actor who works in Hindi language television s ...
and
Poonam Bajwa
Poonam Bajwa is an Indian actress and model who appears in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. She made her acting debut in 2005 with the Telugu film '' Modati Cinema'', after that she was featured in more Telugu film, such as ''Boss'' ( ...
, with
Yogi Babu
Yogi Babu (born 22 July 1985) is an Indian actor and comedian, who appears in Tamil films. A three time Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award winner, he performed in '' Aandavan Kattalai'' (2016), ''Kolamavu Kokila'' (2018) and ''Pariyerum Perumal'' (20 ...
in supporting roles. The background score and soundtrack were composed by
Prakash Kumar, while cinematography was dealt by
Mahesh Muthuswami
Mahesh Muthuswami is an Indian cinematographer working in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films.
Filmography
Career
Upon his graduation from Film and Television Institute of India , Pune, he started working with legendary cinematographer P. C. S ...
and editing was managed by
Praveen The meaning of ''"Praveen"'' in the Sanskrit language is "skilled" or "talented." It is most often a male name and a given name, and less commonly a surname. A prevalent modern name, it has been adapted into many other languages. In various language ...
. The film began pre-production in March 2017. Kuppathu Raja is produced by Saravanan, Siraj and Saravanan under the banner S FOCUSS production.
Premise
The movie is about the relationships between a few slum dwellers and how some antisocial elements create unrest in their lives. The slum is dominated by a five-member gang headed by MG Rajendran (
Parthiban), a do-gooder and hardcore fan of
MGR M. G. Ramachandran (1917–1987) was the Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
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* Manager ...
. The people there look up to him, and he has the final say in everything. Rocket (
G. V. Prakash Kumar
G. V. Prakash Kumar is an Indian composer, actor, producer and singer known for his work in Tamil films and a few Telugu films as well. His first film was S Pictures' ''Veyil'' (2006) and he became popular in Tamil cinema by the early 2010s. He ...
) is the son of Rajendran's aide Oor Niyayam (
M. S. Bhaskar
Muthupettai Somu Bhaskar (born 13 September 1957) is an Indian actor who appears in Tamil films. Before entering the film industry, he was a theatre artist, he made his film debut in 1987 in a small role in the film ''Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi' ...
). He has a devil-may-care attitude and is in love with Kamala (
Palak Lalwani
Pallak Lalwani (born 1 January 1996) is an Indian actress who appears in Telugu cinema, Telugu and Tamil cinema, Tamil-language films.
Early life
Her father Jiten Lalwani is an Indian television actor who works in Hindi language television s ...
), another girl from the slum. When the couple dreams of a life together, Mary (
Poonam Bajwa
Poonam Bajwa is an Indian actress and model who appears in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. She made her acting debut in 2005 with the Telugu film '' Modati Cinema'', after that she was featured in more Telugu film, such as ''Boss'' ( ...
), a new resident to the slum, changes their lives. Meanwhile, a series of untoward incidents disrupt the peaceful lives in the slum. Later that,seth is revealed as the mastermind behind the crimes. Rajendran and rocket avenge all the deaths in their areas by killing all the goons and finally seth & hanging him staging it like a suicide . Rocket gets stabbed by Seth's other goons . However three days later he miraculously survives and finally Raj blesses rocket and his girlfriend telling them though rocket's father passed away , Rocket can consider him as his fatherfigure.
Cast
*
Parthiban as M. G. Rajendran
*
G. V. Prakash Kumar
G. V. Prakash Kumar is an Indian composer, actor, producer and singer known for his work in Tamil films and a few Telugu films as well. His first film was S Pictures' ''Veyil'' (2006) and he became popular in Tamil cinema by the early 2010s. He ...
as Rocket
*
Palak Lalwani
Pallak Lalwani (born 1 January 1996) is an Indian actress who appears in Telugu cinema, Telugu and Tamil cinema, Tamil-language films.
Early life
Her father Jiten Lalwani is an Indian television actor who works in Hindi language television s ...
as Kamala
*
Poonam Bajwa
Poonam Bajwa is an Indian actress and model who appears in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. She made her acting debut in 2005 with the Telugu film '' Modati Cinema'', after that she was featured in more Telugu film, such as ''Boss'' ( ...
as Mary
*
Yogi Babu
Yogi Babu (born 22 July 1985) is an Indian actor and comedian, who appears in Tamil films. A three time Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award winner, he performed in '' Aandavan Kattalai'' (2016), ''Kolamavu Kokila'' (2018) and ''Pariyerum Perumal'' (20 ...
as Kai Saamman
*
M. S. Bhaskar
Muthupettai Somu Bhaskar (born 13 September 1957) is an Indian actor who appears in Tamil films. Before entering the film industry, he was a theatre artist, he made his film debut in 1987 in a small role in the film ''Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi' ...
as Oor Niyayam, Rocket's father
*
R. N. R. Manohar
R. N. R. Manohar (died 17 November 2021) was an Indian actor and director. He directed films like ''Maasilamani'' (2009) and ''Vellore Maavattam'' (2011).
Career
RNR Manohar started his career as a child artist, having played roles in films suc ...
as Kai Saamman's father
*
D. R. K. Kiran
D. R. K. Kiran is an Indian actor and art director who works primarily in Tamil Cinema. He started his career as an asst. art director during the early 1990s, and worked in films like Seeman, Kuruthipunal, Nerukku Ner, Alaipayudhey, etc.
He ...
as Daas
*
Jangiri Madhumitha
Madhumitha is an Indian actress who appears in Tamil language films and reality show in vijay TV. She often portrays comedy roles and made her film debut through Rajesh's ''Oru Kal Oru Kannadi'' (2012). She also participated in TV shows like Lol ...
as Kamala's friend
*Baboos as Mastan Bhai
*Rahul Thatha as Antony
*Vijayamuthu as Ghilli
*Karnaraja as Dhina
*Hemarnath as Bandari Seth
*Sathish Kanna
*Shanthi Mani
*Chandrasekar
Production
Choreographer
Baba Bhaskar
Baba Bhaskar is an Indian dance choreographer, director and actor who works mainly in Tamil language, Tamil and Telugu language, Telugu language films in addition to some Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada films.
Career
He was born and brought up i ...
announced his first film as a director in September 2016 and cast
G. V. Prakash Kumar
G. V. Prakash Kumar is an Indian composer, actor, producer and singer known for his work in Tamil films and a few Telugu films as well. His first film was S Pictures' ''Veyil'' (2006) and he became popular in Tamil cinema by the early 2010s. He ...
in the lead role. Cinematographer
Mahesh Muthuswami
Mahesh Muthuswami is an Indian cinematographer working in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films.
Filmography
Career
Upon his graduation from Film and Television Institute of India , Pune, he started working with legendary cinematographer P. C. S ...
, editor
Praveen K. L.
Kuchipudi Latha Praveen is an Indian film editor, based in Chennai, who works predominantly in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and English films. He is a recipient of one National Film Award, one Tamizh Nadu State Film Award among others. He ha ...
and art director Kiran were also revealed to form a part of the technical crew. The film was revealed to have two lead actresses.
Poonam Bajwa
Poonam Bajwa is an Indian actress and model who appears in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. She made her acting debut in 2005 with the Telugu film '' Modati Cinema'', after that she was featured in more Telugu film, such as ''Boss'' ( ...
is roped in to play a role of Anglo-Indian in the film. The film began production in late March 2017, with the title ''Kuppathu Raja'' named after
Rajinikanth
Shivaji Rao Gaikwad (born 12 December 1950), known professionally as Rajinikanth, is an Indian actor, producer and screenwriter. In a career spanning over five decades, he has done 160 films that includes films in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannad ...
's
1979 film of same name announced and actor
Parthiban joining the team.
Release
The movie was released worldwide on 5 April 2019 and received mixed reviews from critics.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by
G. V. Prakash Kumar
G. V. Prakash Kumar is an Indian composer, actor, producer and singer known for his work in Tamil films and a few Telugu films as well. His first film was S Pictures' ''Veyil'' (2006) and he became popular in Tamil cinema by the early 2010s. He ...
.
All lyrics written by Logan.
References
External links
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2019 films
2010s Tamil-language films
Films scored by G. V. Prakash Kumar
Indian comedy-drama films
2019 comedy-drama films
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