Aaranya Kaandam (transl. Jungle Chapter; English title: Anima and Persona) is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language neo-noir action thriller film written and directed by newcomer Thiagarajan Kumararaja. It is supposedly the first neo-noir film in Tamil cinema.
The story takes place in a day in the lives of the six protagonists, played by Jackie Shroff, Ravi Krishna, Sampath Raj and newcomers Yasmin Ponnappa, Guru Somasundaram and Master Vasanth. Produced by S. P. B. Charan’s Capital Film Works, the film features critically acclaimed musical score by Yuvan Shankar Raja and cinematography by P.S. Vinod and editing handled by the duo Praveen K. L. and N. B. Srikanth.
SUCCESSFULLY
SUCCESSFULLY
National Award #1
Best Debut Director
Thyagaraja Kumaraja
National Award #2
Best Editor
Praveen
Media Reviews #1
Aanandha Vikitan
Film Rating – 45/100
Media Reviews #2
Times of India
Film Rating – 6.5/10
Review
Thiagarajan Kumararaja has come out with Tamil cinema’s first neo-noir film. Blood & Gore tribute 2 Tarantinio style of film making. something different, dark humour in the script, Samapath & Master Vasanth.
National Award #1
Best Debut Director
Thyagaraja Kumaraja
National Award #2
Best Editor
Praveen
Media Reviews #1
Aanandha Vikitan
Film Rating – 45/100
Media Reviews #2
Times of India
Film Rating – 6.5/10
Review
Thiagarajan Kumararaja has come out with Tamil cinema’s first neo-noir film. Blood & Gore tribute 2 Tarantinio style of film making. something different, dark humour in the script, Samapath & Master Vasanth.
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