Tea Kadai Raja
Tea Kadai Raja (Tamil: டீ கடை ராஜா) is a 2016 Indian Tamil romantic film written and directed by newcomer Raja Subbiah.[1][2][3] The title was inspired from the hit song "Tea Kada Raja" from the 2014 film Velaiyilla Pattathari.[4][5] A 'Funtoon Talkies' production,[6] the film stars Raja Subbiah, Neha Gayatri, Yogi Babu, Sharmila Thapa, and Madhan Bob, and was released on 8 April 2016 by Sri Thenandal Films. The title Tea Kadai Raja signifies the ordinary boys who are next door.
Tea Kadai Raja | |
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Tamil: டீ கடை ராஜா | |
Directed by | Raja Subbiah |
Written by | Raja Subbiah |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Elan |
Edited by | Muthuraj |
Production company | Funtoon Talkies |
Distributed by | Sri Thenandal Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 107 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Plot
The story centers around boys who live next door to each other and revolves around a love affair of one of the boys in his semi urban backdrop.[7]
Cast
- Raja Subbiah as Saravana
- Neha Gayatri as Sona
- Yogi Babu as Saravana's friend
- Sharmila Thapa as Teacher
- Madhan Bob
Production
For Dhanush, Samantha and Amy Jackson starrer Thanga Magan, original title considered was Tea Kadai Raja.[8] Tea Kadai Raja then became the chosen title of debut venture of Funtoon Talkies. Writer/director Marudhu Raja states "Some of the incidents that happened in my life are what inspired me to make this film. Everybody will be able to relate to this film," says Raja, who relates that "all of us are beautiful in one way or the other".[7]
Soundtrack
Tea Kadai raja | |
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Soundtrack album by Dhanraj Manickam | |
Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
Label | Trend Music |
Dhanraj Manickam's soundtrack consists of nine tracks including one instrumental theme and one Gana song sung by Gana Bala.
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Ae Nanba Kelu" | Uma Subramaniam | Dhanraj Manickam | 3:35 |
2. | "Asathuthadi Un Azhagu" | Marudhu Raja / Raja Subbiah | Dhanraj Manickam | 4:06 |
3. | "Melinchu Pona" | Uma Subramaniam | Rupesh | 4:32 |
4. | "Thavaniyil Tajmahal" | Sirkali Sirpi | Mathichiyam Bala, Keerti Iyer | 3:59 |
5. | "Sandhayila Bajarula" | Gana Bala | Gana Bala | 4:28 |
6. | "Uyire Uyire" | Dhanraj Manickam | Dhanraj Manickam | 2:01 |
7. | "Beepa Podu (Trailer Theme)" | Dhanraj Manickam | Dhanraj Manickam | 0:56 |
8. | "Tea Kadai Raja (Title Theme)" | Dhanraj Manickam | Dhanraj Manickam | 0:48 |
9. | "Success of Love (Instrumental Theme)" | 1:11 |
Release
The film was released on 8 April 2016 by Sri Thenandal Films. The Satellite TV Rights and YouTube Rights were grabbed by Raj TV.
Reception
The movie was rated with 3.5/5 by nettv4u.[9]
References
- "Etcetera". The Hindu.
- "டீ கடை ராஜா [Tea Kadai Raja]". Maalaiamalar (in Tamil).
- "நேஹா நடிக்கும் டி கடை ராஜா [Neha acts in Tea Kadai Raja]". Dinamalar (in Tamil).
- Subramanian, Anupama (1 April 2016). "More of the 'Beep' phenomenon". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
- "I WISH DHANUSH PLAYED THE LEAD". Behindwoods.
- "டீ கடை ராஜா" (in Tamil). Chennai City News. 23 January 2016. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
- K R, Manigandan (28 March 2016). "IAS Trainer is Now a Filmmaker". New Indian Express. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- staff (18 December 2015). "Preview". Indian Express. Archived from the original on 24 December 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
- "Tea Kadai Raja Movie Review (2016) - Rating, Cast & Crew with Synopsis".