N4 (film)
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| Directed by | Lokesh Kumar |
| Written by | Lokesh Kumar |
| Screenplay by | Lokesh Kumar |
| Produced by | Naveen Sharma Yogesh Sharma Lokesh Kumar Sagar Jayaram |
| Starring | Michael Thangadurai Gabriella Sellus Afsal Hameed Vinusha Devi Anupama Kumar Vadivukkarasi Abhishek Shankar |
| Cinematography | Divyank |
| Edited by | Dani Charles |
| Music by | Balasubramanian G |
Production companies | Dharmraj Films Beyond The Limit Creations |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
N4 is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language crime-thriller film written and directed by Lokesh Kumar.[1] The film stars Michael Thangadurai, Gabriella Sellus, Akshay Kamal, Afsal Hameed, Vinusha Devi, Pragya Nagra, and Anupama Kumar in pivotal roles whilst Abhishek Shankar, Vadivukkarasi, Azhagu and Subhalaxmi Parida play supporting roles.[2][3][4][5][6]
Cast
[edit]- Michael Thangadurai as Surya
- Gabriella Sellus as Soundharya
- Afsal Hameed as Karthi
- Vinusha Devi as Abhinaya
- Akshay Kamal as Vijay
- Pragya Nagra as Swathi
- Anupama Kumar as Fathima
- Abhishek Shankar as Rajarathinam
- Azhagu as Velu
- Vadivukkarasi as Kannamaa
- Akash Premkumar as John
Production
[edit]In May 2018, actress Vani Bhojan announced her debut in N4 and said it will be directed Lokesh Kumar.[7] However in the middle of 2019 citing date issues, Vani stepped out of the film.[8] The makers then announced that Airaa actress Gabriella Sellus has replaced her.[4][3] The film was completely shot in and around Royapuram fishing harbour.[9]
Reception
[edit]The film released 24 March 2023 across the Tamil Nadu. Logesh Balachandran of The Times of India gave 3 stars out of 5 and noted that "N4 is an honest attempt with intense emotions, and it's definitely worth watching."[10] Sowmya Rajendran from The News Minute stated that "N4's central idea seems to have been to look at how an accidental crime exposes power equations and systemic prejudice, without casting anyone as a vicious villain"[11] Maalai Malar critic gave 2.75 out of 5 and appreciated the film.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ S, Subhakeerthana (16 May 2018). "TV actress Vani Bhojan to debut with Lokesh Kumar's film 'N4'". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 19 October 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
- ^ "TV star Sharanya Turadi replaces Vani Bhojan in Lokesh Kumar's N4". Cinema Express. 21 June 2019. Archived from the original on 26 October 2020. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
- ^ a b "Airaa girl Gabrella Sellus to play the lead in NH4 confirms director Lokesh Kumar". Pinkvilla. 10 January 2020. Archived from the original on 10 January 2020. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
- ^ a b CR, Sharanya (10 January 2020). "With Sharanya opting out, Airaa girl Gabrella bags the lead role in N4". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 16 August 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
- ^ CR, Sharanya (30 June 2019). "Pragya in Lokesh's Kasimedu-set thriller". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 4 July 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
- ^ Rajpal, Roktim (11 March 2020). "Anupama Kumar: The makers of 'Dharala Prabhu' have done justice to each and every character". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 14 March 2020. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
- ^ B, Anirudh (15 May 2018). "MASSIVE: POPULAR TV STAR VANI BHOJAN'S TAMIL DEBUT FILM ANNOUNCED!". Behindwoods. Archived from the original on 9 November 2020. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
- ^ J, Sathish (22 June 2019). "Vani Bojan out of Lokesh's new film!". NDTV. Archived from the original on 13 August 2020. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
- ^ Loren, Sofia (26 May 2022). "List Of June 2022 Tamil Movies Theatre Release". Newsbrick. Archived from the original on 5 July 2022. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
- ^ "N4 Movie Review : Good writing and decent performances elevate N4". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
- ^ "N4 review: A middling thriller with interesting ideas and flawed execution". The News Minute. 24 March 2023. Archived from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
- ^ maalaimalar (24 March 2023). "N4". www.maalaimalar.com (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 25 March 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
