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{{short description|2017 film by Gautham.VR}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2017}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2017}}
{{Infobox film
| name = 7 Naatkal
| image = 7 Naatkal.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Gautham VR
| producer = K. Karthik K. Karthikeyan
| writer = P. Vimal Kumar
| starring = [[Shakthi Vasudevan]] [[Nikesha Patel]] [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]] [[Ganesh Venkatraman]] [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] [[Angana Roy]] [[Rajeev Govinda Pillai]] [[M. S. Bhaskar]]
| music = [[Vishal Chandrasekhar]]
| cinematography = [[M. S. Prabhu]]
| editing = M. Jesvin Prabu
| studio = Million Dollar Movies
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|2017|06|02}}
| runtime = 142 minutes
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| budget = 
| gross =
}}
'''''7 Naatkal''''' ({{translation}} 7 days) is a 2017 [[Tamil language]] [[Mystery film|mystery]] [[thriller film]] directed by Gautham VR and written by P. Vimal Kumar. The film stars [[Shakthi Vasudevan|Shakthi]] and [[Nikesha Patel]] alongside an ensemble cast of [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]], [[Ganesh Venkatraman]], [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]], [[Angana Roy]], [[Rajeev Govinda Pillai]], and [[M. S. Bhaskar]], among others, playing supporting roles. The music was composed by [[Vishal Chandrasekhar]] with cinematography done by [[M. S. Prabhu]] and editing by M. Jesvin Prabu. The film was released on 2 June 2017 to moderate success.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/7-naatkal/movie-review/58972258.cms|title=7 Naatkal Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of 7 Naatkal by Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/7-naatkal-review-tamil-movie-20690|title = 7 Naatkal review. 7 Naatkal Tamil movie review, story, rating}}</ref>

==Plot==

The plot starts off with the murder of Jennifer ([[Angana Roy]]), a [[ballet]] dancer. Owing to evidence and assumptions, all fingers point to Siddharth ([[Rajeev Govinda Pillai]]), the son of Vijay Raghunath ([[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]]), a [[business tycoon]]. Vijay is worried over his son's future as the latter's engagement has been fixed. He seeks the help of his adopted son, Sai Prasad ([[Ganesh Venkatraman]]), a crime branch officer. Prasad starts investigating the issue with the help of his assistant, Bhaskar ([[M. S. Bhaskar]]).

The investigation takes them to Gautham Krishna ([[Shakthi Vasudevan]]), an [[radio jockey|RJ]] in a private [[FM broadcasting|FM]] station, and his neighbour Pooja ([[Nikesha Patel]]). Prasad is after a confidential [[DVD]] which was once possessed by Gautham's friend, who is no more. Knowing that the DVD is with Pooja, the henchmen set by Prasad kidnap her and start following Gautham's movements. Gautham, who gets a lead about Pooja from his pet [[Siberian Husky]], Blackie, rescues her, and the two set out to solve the mystery of the case, with the help of Peter S. Kumar ([[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]]), a former police officer.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Shakthi Vasudevan]] as Gautham Krishna
* [[Nikesha Patel]] as Pooja
* [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]] as Vijay Raghunath
* [[Ganesh Venkatraman]] as Sai Prasad
* [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] as Peter S. Kumar
* [[Angana Roy]] as Jennifer
* [[Rajeev Govinda Pillai]] as Siddharth Raghunath
* [[M. S. Bhaskar]] as Bhaskar
* [[Devadarshini]] as Gautham's sister
* [[Santhana Bharathi]] as Chief Minister
* [[Chinni Jayanth]] as P. K. Naidu
* Vishnu Balasubramanian
* Master Raghavan as Anush
* Baby Visishta Reddy as Srinidhi
{{colend}}

==Production==
In April 2016, it was announced that [[Shakthi Vasudevan|Shakthi]] would feature in a new film titled ''7 Naatkal'' directed by his cousin Gautham and written by his uncle, Vimal peethambaram. The film production started on 21 April 2016, with [[Nikesha Patel]], [[Ganesh Venkatraman]] and [[Angana Roy]] revealed to have joined the cast.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/sakthi-pvasu-nikesha-patel-ganesh-venkatraman-new-film-7-naatkal-tamil-news-157269.html|title = Two More Family Members of Director P.Vasu Enter Kollywood - Tamil News|date = 21 April 2016}}</ref> [[M. S. Prabhu]] joined the team as a cinematographer, while [[Vishal Chandrasekhar]] was signed on as the project's music composer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/220416/will-7-work-in-favour-of-shakthi.html|title=Will '7' work in favour of Shakthi?|date=22 April 2016}}</ref> Contrary to reports, Ganesh revealed that he portrayed an Antagonist role and stated that the film would be a "racy thriller" which takes place over seven days as per the title.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Salt-and-pepper-look-for-Ganesh-in-7Naatkal/articleshow/51989035.cms|title=Salt-and-pepper look for Ganesh in 7Naatkal - Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The first schedule was shot across Chennai, while the team also nurtured plans to shoot songs abroad.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Prabhu-and-Shakthi-come-together-after-25-years/articleshow/52519952.cms|title = Prabhu and Shakthi come together after 25 years - Times of India|website = [[The Times of India]]}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
The soundtrack was composed by Vishal Chandrasekhar, and lyrics written by [[Madhan Karky]].<ref>https://gaana.com/album/7-naatkal</ref><ref>https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/7-naatkal-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/1232138155 {{Bare URL inline|date=May 2022}}</ref> ''Behindwoods'' rated the soundtrack 2 out of 5.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/7-naatkal/7-naatkal-songs-review.html|title=7 Naatkal (Aka) 7 Natkal Songs review|date=2 May 2017}}</ref>
{{Infobox album
| name = 7 Naatkal
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Vishal Chandrasekhar]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 2017
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre =
| length = 15:11
| language = Tamil
| label = [[TrendMusic]]
| producer = Vishal Chandrasekhar
| prev_title = [[Brindavanam (2017 film)|Brindavanam]]
| prev_year = 2017
| next_title = [[Rangoon (2017 Tamil film)|Rangoon]]
| next_year = 2017
}}

{{tracklist
| headline = Tracklist
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 15:11
| title1 = Pudichurukka Ponne
| extra1 = [[T. Rajendar]]
| length1 = 03:19
| title2 = Kadhar Kadavul
| extra2 = [[Vijay Prakash]], Sindhuri Vishal
| length2 = 04:00
| title3 = Podu Zip
| extra3 = [[Ranjith (singer)|Ranjith]], [[M. M. Manasi]]
| length3 = 03:52
| title4 = Theme Music
| extra4 =
| length4 = 04:00
}}

==Critical reception==
''Times of India'' wrote "7 Naatkal has its moments, especially in the first half, with a few light-hearted scenes which gradually build up to an engaging suspense drama."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/7-naatkal/movie-review/58972258.cms|title=7 Naatkal Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of 7 Naatkal by Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> ''News Minute'' wrote "The film struggles to entertain with flat comedy, badly constructed song sequences, and attempts to score on the emotional quotient with some blah sentimental scenes as well."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/7-naatkal-review-works-better-shoe-commercial-murder-mystery-63048|title = '7 Naatkal' Review: Works better as a shoe commercial than a murder mystery|date = 2 June 2017}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|id=6998562}}

[[Category:2017 films]]
[[Category:2010s Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:2010s mystery thriller films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Indian mystery thriller films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Chennai]]
[[Category:Films scored by Vishal Chandrasekhar]]
[[Category:2017 directorial debut films]]

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