''Nethraa'' is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language

drama thriller film In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super-gen ...

co-produced and directed by A. Venkatesh. The film features a cast including Vinay,

Thaman Kumar Thaman Kumar is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films. He made his breakthrough in the 2012 film ''Sattam Oru Iruttarai (2012 film), Sattam Oru Iruttarai'', opposite Bindu Madhavi. Career Thaman Kumar was signed up for a fi ...

and

Subiksha Subiksha Krishnan is an Indian actress. She has starred in predominately Tamil films apart from a few Malayalam and Kannada language films. Career Film work Subiksha made her acting debut in Bharathiraja's 2013 Tamil film ''Annakodi'', in wh ...

in the lead roles and Cinematography is by A. Jeyaprakash. The music was composed by

Srikanth Deva Srikanth Deva is an Indian music director of Tamil films. He made his debut as music director in the Tamil movie '' Doubles'' in 2000. He is the son of composer Deva, nephew of the famous music director duo Sabesh–Murali and the cousin of actor ...

, with editing by N. Vinaj. The film, predominantly shot in Canada, began production during August 2016, was released on 9 February 2019. The film received highly negative reviews.

Cast

Vinay Rai Vinay Rai (born 18 September 1979) is an Indian actor who primarily appears in Tamil films. He is best known for his performance in the films ''Unnale Unnale'' (2007), ''Jayamkondaan'' (2008), ''Endrendrum Punnagai'' (2013) and ''Aranmanai'' (2 ...

as Vikram *

as Velu *

as Nethraa *

Riythvika Riythvika Panneerselvam also well known as Riythvika, is an Indian actress who appears in supporting roles in Tamil films. In 2018, she won the Tamil reality television show, '' Bigg Boss Tamil season 2'', and became the first and only woman to ...

as Jessie *

Robo Shankar Robo Shankar is an Indian standup comedian who has appears in character roles in Tamil films. He made his breakthrough with STAR Vijay's ''Kalakkapovathu Yaaru'', performing standup comedy. He is a now cast as regular on several shows on Star V ...

as Actor *

Motta Rajendran A. Rajendran,(born 1 June 1957) credited as Motta Rajendran or ''Naan Kadavul'' Rajendran, is an Indian stunt double and actor working mainly in Tamil cinema. He debuted in 2003 with the Tamil film ''Pithamagan'' and has worked as a stunt doub ...

as Actor *

Imman Annachi Imman Annachi (born 13 may 1970) is an Indian actor, television presenter, politician and comedian who has appeared in character roles in various Tamil films. Career Imman Annachi made his debut hosting a show named ''Konjam Arattai Konjam Se ...

as Kasi *

Vincent Asokan Vincent Asokan is an Indian actor who has predominantly appeared in Tamil language films. Personal life Vincent is the son of actor S. A. Ashokan. He is married and has two sons. Career Vincent Asokan made his debut in director A. Venkates ...

as Ravi * A. Venkatesh as Officer *G. K. Reddy as Nethraa's godfather *

Scissor Manohar Scissor Manohar is an Indian comedian and actor. Career Manohar began to work as a production assistant working on films such as ''Puthiya Vaarpugal'' (1979). Manohar earned the name Scissor for his character in '' Gokulathil Seethai'' (1996 ...

Ambani Shankar Ambani Shankar is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil films. He has appeared in films including '' Ji'' (2005) and '' Ambasamudram Ambani'' (2010), and garnered his stage name from the latter film. Career Shankar grew up in Tirumangalam, ...

*A. Jeyaprakash *Vijay Ganesh

Production

The film materialised during August 2016, with Vinay announcing that he would work with on a film with A. Venkatesh and subsequently the shoot began during August 2016. Venkatesh then selected

to play the leading female role, that of the titular character who travels from

Karaikudi Karaikudi is a Greater municipality in Sivaganga district, Sivagangai district in the Indian States and territories of India, state of Tamil Nadu. It is the 21st largest urban agglomeration of Tamil Nadu based on 2011 census data. It is part of t ...

Canada Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over , making it the world's second-largest country by tot ...

. Venkatesh picked the actress after being impressed with her performance in

Vijay Milton S. D. Vijay Milton is an Indian cinematographer and director working in Tamil films. He directed the romantic comedy film ''Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu'' (2006) starring Bharath and Mallika Kapoor. He received critical acclaim for his ...

's ''

Kadugu ''Kadugu'' () is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language drama film written, produced and directed by Vijay Milton. The film features an ensemble cast of Bharath, Rajakumaran, Radhika Prasidhha, Subiksha, Bharath Seeni and A. Venkatesh in the lead rol ...

'' (2016), which the pair worked on.

was also selected to portray a role in the film, while a comedy track with

Rajendran A. Rajendran,(born 1 June 1957) credited as Motta Rajendran or ''Naan Kadavul'' Rajendran, is an Indian stunt double and actor working mainly in Tamil cinema. He debuted in 2003 with the Tamil film '' Pithamagan'' and has worked as a stunt doub ...

and

was filmed during September 2016. Further portions of the film were shot in Karaikudi and in Germany. Many critical and mind blowing visuals of the film was done by cinematographer A. Jeyaprakash. Shoot was completed by early 2017.

Soundtrack

The Soundtrack was composed by

. *"Kaikorkarva" - Namitha Babu - Tamil Sree *"Sollamale" - Namitha Babu, Srikanth Deva - Tamil Sree *"Asku Busku" - Deva, Lakshmi - Sathuperi Sumathi *"Annachi" - Guru Ayyadurai, Raja, Jayashri - Kalaikumar

Reception

''Cinema Express'' wrote "Witnessing A Venkatesh, a filmmaker who has been in the industry for three decades, make such a film is, to put it lightly, disheartening". ''Times of India'' wrote "the film-making lets you down, with crude staging, amateurish performances, haphazard editing and over loud score".

References

External links

* 2019 films 2010s Tamil-language films Indian thriller films Films shot in Canada Films directed by A. Venkatesh (director) 2019 thriller films {{2010s-Tamil-film-stub