''Vikadakavi'' is a 2011 Tamil

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directed by G. Krishnan, a former

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. It stars debutant Sathish and

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in the lead roles. A low-budget production, the film had a limited release on 22 April 2011. The film was released after much delay and was supposed to be the debut film of the lead actress, Amala Paul. Due to the delay of the film, she went on to work in other films including ''

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'' and ''

Veerasekaran ''Veerasekaran'' is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Sathish Kumar. The film features Veerasamar and Amala Paul in the lead roles. Prathap K. Pothan plays a negative role in the film. This was the film debut made by art dire ...

''.

Plot

Vikadakavi is a humorous tale of five friends who give the villagers a hard time.

Cast

* Sathish as Vinod *

as Kavitha * Vrichika Kanth as Karuna * Pechi as Diana * Irshadh as Virumaandi

Production

Amala Paul worked on this film while in college.

Reception

''The Hindu'' wrote that "It is obvious that ''Vikadakavi'', made on a moderate budget, banks heavily on characterisation, dialogue and screenplay to make an impression. Krishnan, who has handled these departments, doesn't disappoint". ''The New Indian Express'' wrote that "''Vikadakavi'' has no big names to boast of, but certainly exceeds the expectations from a debutant". ''Dinamalar'' praised the performances of the lead cast and criticized the background score and cinematography. '' Kungumam'' praised the story.

References

External links

* 2011 films 2010s Tamil-language films {{2010s-Tamil-film-stub