Kadamban

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{{Use Indian English|date=February 2017}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Kadamban
| image = Kadamban poster.jpg
| alt = 
| caption = Poster
| director = N. Ragavan
| producer = [[R. B. Choudary]]
| writer = Ragavan
| starring = [[Arya (actor)|Arya]]<br />[[Catherine Tresa]]
| music = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]
| cinematography = [[S. R. Sathish Kumar]]
| editing = Deva
| studio = [[Super Good Films]]
| distributor = [[The Show People]]<br />[[August Cinema]]
| released = {{filmdate|2017|04|14|df=yes}}
| runtime = 139 minutes
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Kadamban''''' ({{audio|Ta-கடம்பன்.ogg|Lord Murugan}}) is a 2017 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action drama film]] written and directed by Ragava, who previously directed ''[[Manjapai]]''. [[Arya (actor)|Arya]] and [[Catherine Tresa]] feature in the leading roles.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.top10cinema.com/article/42040/kadamban-brings-a-real-life-crisis-into-picture-raghavan|title="Kadamban brings a real life crisis into picture" – Ragava|date=2017-04-03|work=Top 10 Cinema|access-date=2017-04-04|language=en-US}}</ref> The music was composed by [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]], cinematography by [[S. R. Sathish Kumar]], editing by Deva, art directing by A. R. Mohan, and stunt choreography by [[Dhilip Subbarayan]]. The movie was dubbed and released in Telugu as ''Gajendrudu''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Arya's Telugu film 'Gajendrudu' postponed, Tamil version to release as planned |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/aryas-telugu-film-gajendrudu-postponed-tamil-version-release-planned-60272 |website=The News Minute |accessdate=18 November 2018 |date=13 April 2017}}</ref>"The Hindi rights of the film were purchased by RK Duggal Studios for a record price. The Hindi trailer was launched on 6 May 2017, and the Hindi dubbed version was released under the same title by RKD studios.

It received mixed reviews, who appreciated performance of Arya, visuals, and music, but criticised for writing, and its similarities between previous Hollywood, and slow pace.

==Plot==
Kadamban is a native of an isolated tribe in the Kadamban Forest, [[Tamil Nadu]]. The area is known for its wildlife and an immense amount of [[limestone]]. This brings the attention of the Mahendran Brothers, who own a large [[cement]] factory. They then attempt to get the not easily convinced tribe out of the forest. Radhi is in love with Kadamban and attempts continuously to win his heart to the displeasure of her brother, who has a rivalry with Kadamban.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
*[[Arya (actor)|Arya]] as Kadamban
*[[Catherine Tresa]] as Radhi
*[[Deepraj Rana]] as Mahendran
*[[Super Subbarayan]] as Moopa
*[[Madhusudhan Rao (actor)|Madhusudhan Rao]] as Basil Raju
* Amruth Kalam as Muthu
*[[Aadukalam Murugadoss]]
*[[Y. Gee. Mahendra]]
*[[Madhuvanti Arun]]
*Usha Elizabeth as Radhi's mother
*DMJ Rajasimhan as Radhi's brother
*Ethiraj as Ranger Karuna
*Kadhal Saravanan as Mahendran's assistant
*Dr. Sabu Issac as Doctor
*Madurai Saroja
{{colend}}

==Production==
In January 2015, Ragava and [[Vikram Prabhu]] announced that they would work on an action adventure film together, with [[Ilaiyaraaja]] signed on to compose the film's music.<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/vikram-prabhu-follows-rajinis-advice-tamil-news-123947.html Vikram Prabhu follows Rajini's advice – Tamil Movie News]. IndiaGlitz. Retrieved on 2017-09-18.</ref><ref>[http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/vikram-prabhus-next.html Vikram Prabhu gets Ilayaraja]. Behindwoods.com (2015-03-09). Retrieved on 2017-09-18.</ref> The film was reported to be titled as ''Thanni Kaattu Raja'', but was postponed.<ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/vikram-prabhus-next-film-is-named-after-rajinikanths-old-film-thani-kaattu-raja.html Vikram Prabhu's next film is named after Rajinikanth's old film Thani Kaattu Raja?]. Behindwoods.com (2015-05-02). Retrieved on 2017-09-18.</ref>

In December 2015, Ragava announced that he would make the action adventure film with [[Arya (actor)|Arya]] in the lead role, and that it would be set in the backdrop of a jungle.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Aryas-next-film-will-be-with-Ragava/articleshow/50233000.cms Arya's next film will be with Ragava | Tamil News – Times of India]. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved on 2017-09-18.</ref> [[Catherine Tresa]] was signed on as heroine, while [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] was soon after announced as the film's music composer.<ref name="behindwoods1">[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/aryas-next-will-not-be-named-thanikattu-raja.html Arya's next will not be named Thanikattu Raja]. Behindwoods.com (2016-03-03). Retrieved on 2017-09-18.</ref> For his role in the film, Arya underwent a very rigorous training, he took charge of his lifestyle, underwent a complete makeover and sported a striking muscular physique.<ref>[http://www.sify.com/movies/arya-beefs-up-for-his-next-film-news-tamil-qezuvSbhcgbec.html Arya beefs up for his next film]. Sify.com. Retrieved on 2017-09-18.</ref> The film began shooting in March 2016 in the forests of [[Kodaikanal]] and the terrain was rough and challenging. The team realised this shoot was going to be like no other, they took on every challenge the jungle had to throw at them; even as simple as mobile network coverage was hard to find, the team requested local operators to put up four communications towers.<ref>[http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Arya-to-Play-a-Tribal-Next/2016/02/29/article3301686.ece Arya to Play a Tribal Next]. The New Indian Express (2016-02-29). Retrieved on 2017-09-18.</ref><ref>[http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Aryas-Next-Project-Will-Start-on-March-20/2016/03/17/article3330460.ece Arya's Next Project Will Start on March 20]. The New Indian Express (2016-03-17). Retrieved on 2017-09-18.</ref> In May 2016, the film's actual title was revealed to be ''Kadamban''.<ref>[http://www.sify.com/movies/arya-s-next-titled-kadamban-news-tamil-qfrpULjiiijjg.html Arya`s next titled `Kadamban`!]. Sify.com. Retrieved on 2017-09-18.</ref><ref name="behindwoods1"/> For the shooting of the climax scene, 70 elephants were used.<ref>[http://www.sify.com/movies/after-avvaiyar-kadamban-climax-was-shot-with-seventy-elephants-news-tamil-reekJGcabajgb.html After `Avvaiya`r, `Kadamban` climax was shot with seventy elephants]. Sify.com. Retrieved on 2017-09-18.</ref> [[Catherine Tresa]] says that, ''Kadamban'' is a saga with a social message to love forest and the simple ways of nature; this is indeed an eye opener for the betterment of the country.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.top10cinema.com/article/42160/kadamban-has-a-message-beyond-entertainment-catherine-tresa|title="Kadamban has a message beyond entertainment" – Catherine Tresa|date=2017-04-12|work=Top 10 Cinema|access-date=2017-04-12}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==

{{Infobox album
| name = Kadamban
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]
| cover =
| released = 24 March 2017
| recorded = 2017
| genre = [[Soundtrack]]
| length = 18:49
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| label = [[TrendMusic]]
| producer = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]
| prev_title = [[Sathriyan (2017 film)|Sathriyan]]
| prev_year = 2017
| next_title = [[Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan]]
| next_year = 2017
}}

The soundtrack was composed by [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] and released on TrendMusic.

{{Tracklist
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 18:49
| all_writing = [[Yugabharathi]]
|headline = Track-List
| title1 = Otha Paarvayil
| extra1 = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]], [[Srimathumitha]]
| length1 = 3:53
| title2 = Uchimalai Azhagu
| extra2 = Mukesh
| length2 = 3:26
| title3 = Saama Kodaangi
| extra3 = Anitha Karthikeyan, [[Velmurugan]], Jayamoorthy
| length3 = 3:22
| title4 = Aagaadha Kaalam
| extra4 = Ananthu
| length4 = 4:11
| title5 = Ilarattham Soodera
| extra5 = M. L. R. Karthikeyan
| length5 = 3:57
}}

{{tracklist|
|extra_column=Singer(s)
|headline = Telugu Track-List (''Gajendrudu'')
|total_length=18:49
|title1=Donga Chaatuga|extra1=[[Vedala Hemachandra]], Pranavi| lyrics1 = [[Rakendu Mouli]]|length1= 3:53
|title2=Paccha Pacchani|extra2=Sri Krishna | lyrics2 = [[Bhuvana Chandra]]|length2=3:26
|title3=Kondaa Konallo|extra3=Rakendu Mouli, Pranavi| lyrics3 = [[Vennelakanti]]|length3=3:22
|title4=Thallanti Adave|extra4=Vedala Hemachandra | lyrics4 = Vennelakanti|length4=4:11
|title5=Vanamera Nee Thodu|extra5=M. L. R. Karthikeyan| lyrics5 = Rakendu Mouli|length5=3:57
}}

===Reception===

Behindwoods rated the Music 2.5 /5 and noted it as "A passable adventure by Yuvan for Kadamban that is just about competent !"<ref>{{cite web |title=Kadamban (aka) Kadampan Songs review |url=http://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kadamban/kadamban-songs-review.html |website=Behindwoods |accessdate=18 November 2018 |date=30 March 2017}}</ref>

==Release==
''Kadamban'' was a success at the box office. It wasn't a good profitable deal but still the makers enjoyed some revenue. The movie was made on a big budget of 40 cr. Satellite rights were sold to [[Colors Tamil]].<ref>[http://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/galatta-epaper-galatta/kadamban+puts+arya+in+a+financial+turmoil-newsid-70451355 Kadamban Puts Arya in a Financial Turmoil]. M.dailyhunt.in (17 July 2017). Retrieved on 2017-09-18.</ref> Baradwaj Rangan of Film Companion wrote "Avatar meets Lagaan in the Ragava-directed Kadamban (Protector)...the result is long and a bit of a mishmash, but not entirely unwatchable."<ref>https://www.filmcompanion.in/kadamban-movie-review/</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb title|tt6722870}}
* {{Facebook |id=1585862685053958 |name=Kadamban}}
{{The Show People}}

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[[Category:Films set in forests]]
[[Category:Films shot in Kodaikanal]]
[[Category:Indian epic films]]
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