Erumbu
2023 Indian drama film
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Erumbu (transl. Ant) is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language drama film written, directed, and produced by Suresh G.[1] It stars Charle, M. S. Bhaskar, George Maryan, Monica Siva and Shakthi Rithvik.[2][3] The music is composed by Arun Raj, and the film released on 16 June 2023.
- Charle
- M. S. Bhaskar
- George Maryan
- Monica Siva
- Shakthi Rithvik
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Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Suresh G |
| Written by | Suresh G |
| Produced by | Suresh Gunasekaran |
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| Cinematography | K. S. Kalidass |
| Edited by | Thiyagarajan M |
| Music by | Arun Raj |
Production company | Mandru GVS Production |
| Distributed by | Blockbuster Production |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
The film is titled Erumbu because the two kids, Muthu (Rithvik) and Pachamma (Monica), face struggles regardless of their age, which is compared to an ant carrying a weight equal to 20 times its actual weight.[4]
Plot
A young boy, Muthu, loses a one-gram ring and sets out to find it before his family returns house. Throughout the journey, his sister Pachamma and a friend support him.
Cast
- Charle as Annadurai
- M. S. Bhaskar as Arumugam
- George Maryan as Chittu
- Monica Siva as Pachamma
- Shakthi Rithvik as Muthu
- Suzane George as Kamalam
- Paravai Suntharaambaal
- Jagadeeshwaran
- Sumathi G. as groundnut peeling lady
- Tamizh Bharathi
Production
The film was produced by Suresh Gunasekaran under the banner of Mandru GVS Production.[5] The cinematography of the film was done by K. S. Kalidass, and the editing of the film was done by Thiyagarajan M.[6] The film was shot in Kattumannarkoil in 2021.[7]
Music
| Erumbu | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by Arun Raj | ||||
| Released | 2023 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 7:12 | |||
| Language | Tamil | |||
| Label | Saregama | |||
| Producer | Arun Raj | |||
| Arun Raj chronology | ||||
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The music for the film was composed by Arun Raj, who earlier composed music for Thadam.[8][9]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Chikku Bukku Chikku" | Suresh G, Arun Raj | Meghna Sumesh | 3:16 |
| 2. | "Oru Oorula" | Arun Bharathi | Pradeep Kumar, Arun Raj | 3:56 |
| Total length: | 7:12 | |||
Release
The film was released on 16 June 2023.[citation needed]
Reception
Logesh Balachandran of The Times of India gave the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Erumbu is a must-watch for anyone who appreciates a simple story with good intentions."[10] Jayabhuvaneshwari B of Cinema Express gave it 2 out of 5 stars and wrote, "The film's story is as predictable as one of your own."[11]
A critic from Vikatan gave the film a mixed review, stating that "the filmmaking style is more like a short film than a feature film."[12] A critic from Maalai Malar gave the film a mixed review, stating that "Erumbu - slow."[13]
