Ongala Podanum Sir (transl. I need to kill you, sir) is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language comedy horror film directed by R. L. Ravi and Sreejith Vijayan. It stars Jithan Ramesh in the lead role alongside five debutant actresses.[1][2] Featuring music composed by Rejimon, the film began production in mid-2018 was released on 13 September 2019.[3][4]
| Ongala Podanum Sir | |
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| Directed by | RL Ravi & Sreejith Vijayan |
| Written by | Siva Anchal, Sajith S. Ishaque |
| Screenplay by | Murugan Manthiram |
| Produced by | Manoj Perinthalmanna |
| Starring | Jithan Ramesh Sanuja Somnadh Joniha Doda Anu Nair Parijitha Singa Vaishaly |
| Cinematography | S Selva Kumar |
| Edited by | Vishnu Narayanan |
| Music by | Rejimon |
Production companies | Shadowfox productions and zigma films |
Release date |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
edit- Jithan Ramesh as David
- Sanuja Somanadh as Ranjitha
- Jonita Doda as Neha
- Parijitha Singa as Maya
- Vaishali Seth as Nikki
- Anu Nair as Lizzy
- Manobala as Chairman Kasthuriman
- Kalloori Vinoth as Vinoth
- Mippu as Mippu
- Gajeesh Nageesh as Ravi
- Raja Rani Pandian as Principal
- Poraali Dileepan as School SI
- Balaji as Teacher
- Manimaran as Advocate Kumaraswamy
- Sanju as Young David
Production
editThe adult comedy film began production in late 2018, and was completed by January 2019. Directors Ravi and Sreejith opted to name the film after a popular dialogue by Nayanthara's character in Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (2015).[5][6][7] The makers cast five new actresses in the film alongside Jithan Ramesh, who was making a comeback after a brief sabbatical.[8][9]
Soundtrack
editThe film's soundtrack was composed by Reji Mon and Lyrics penned by Murugan Manthiram.
- "Vennira Irave" – Naresh Iyer, Reji Mon
- "Kela Kela Kelappu" – Anthony Daasan, Arya, Archana, Vishnuvardhan
Release
editThe film had a low profile opening across Tamil Nadu on 13 September 2019.[10] In its review, The Indian Express gave a negative impression and wrote the film was "a god-awful vulgarfest".[11]
References
edit- ^ "பணத்திற்கு ஆசைப்பட்டு பங்களாவிற்கு செல்லும் இளைஞர்கள் - ஒங்கள போடணும் சார் விமர்சனம்". Maalaimalar (in Tamil). 13 September 2019. Archived from the original on 19 October 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ^ "ஒங்கள போடணும் சார்". maalaimalar.com. 9 August 2019. Archived from the original on 19 October 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ^ "Jithan Ramesh's Adult Horror Comedy Titled 'Ongala Podanum Sir'". 23 January 2019. Archived from the original on 23 May 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
- ^ "'Ungala Podanum Sir'". Sify. Archived from the original on 23 January 2019.
- ^ "Jithan Ramesh returns with an adult comedy". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 10 October 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (22 January 2019). "Nayanthara's popular dialogue now a film title". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 10 October 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
- ^ "நயன்தாரா வசனத்தை பட தலைப்பாக்கிய ஜித்தன் ரமேஷ்". Maalaimalar (in Tamil). 21 January 2019. Archived from the original on 17 October 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ^ "Jithan Ramesh's adult comedy has five heroines". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 23 January 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
- ^ "ஒங்கள போடணும் சார் - பட போஸ்டரை வெளியிட்ட ஜீவா!". Samayam Tamil. Archived from the original on 20 October 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ^ "Friday Fury: September 13". Sify. Archived from the original on 13 September 2019.
- ^ "'Ongala Podanum Sir' review: Jithan Ramesh's comeback film a god-awful vulgarfest". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 28 September 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2019.