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{{Infobox film
| name = Achamindri
| image = Achamindri_Film_Poster.jpg
| caption = Poster
| director = P. Rajapandi
| producer = V. Vinoth Kumar
| starring = [[Vijay Vasanth]] [[Samuthirakani]] [[Srushti Dange]] [[Vidya Pradeep]] [[Saranya Ponvannan]] [[Radha Ravi]]
| music = [[Premgi Amaren]]
| cinematography = [[A. Venkatesh (cinematographer)|A. Venkatesh]]
| editing = [[Praveen K. L.]]
| studio = Triple V Records
| distributor =
| released = 30 December 2016
| runtime = 117 minutes
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Achamindri''''' (English: ''Without fear'') is a 2016 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]] [[Thriller (genre)|action thriller]] film directed by [[Ennamo Nadakkudhu]] fame Rajapandi. It stars [[Vijay Vasanth]], [[Samuthirakani]], [[Srushti Dange]], [[Vidya Pradeep]], [[Saranya Ponvannan]], and [[Radha Ravi]]. The dialogues are written by G.Radhakrishnan. The music has been composed by [[Premgi Amaren]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Filmibeat/Timesofindia |url=http://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/achamindri.html|title=Achamindri Tamil Movie |publisher=filmibeat.com |date=2016-05-13 |accessdate=2016-05-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Triple V Records |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsZQ4tVGzWg|title=Achamindri Official Trailer|publisher=youtube.com |date=2016-05-14 |accessdate=2016-05-14}}</ref> This movie mostly includes the cast and crew from the director's previous film [[Ennamo Nadakkudhu]] which was released in 2014 to generally positive reviews. The movie was Produced by V Vinoth Kumar. Triple V Records bankrolled the project.


==Plot==

A pickpocket named Sakthi ([[Vijay Vasanth]]) is attracted to Malarvizhi ([[Srushti Dange]]), a middle-class girl. A straightforward cop named Sathya ([[Samuthirakani]]) is about to marry his childhood sweetheart Shruti ([[Vidya Pradeep]]). Their lives turn topsy-turvy on the same day - Sakthi is chased by goons for picking the pocket of a gangster; Malar is threatened by the education minister's PA, Kathir (Jayakumar), for filing for a reevaluation on behalf of her maid's daughter; and Sathya is attacked by his own friend and cop Saravanan ([[Bharath Reddy (actor)|Bharath Reddy]]), as he starts digging into Shruti's death. The movie ends with how Sakthi and Sathya solve the crime.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
*[[Vijay Vasanth]] as Sakthi
*[[Samuthirakani]] as Inspector Sathya
*[[Srushti Dange]] as Malarvizhi
*[[Vidya Pradeep]] as Shruthi
*[[Saranya Ponvannan]] as Rajalakshmi
*[[Radha Ravi]] as Education Minister Karikalan
*[[Bharath Reddy (actor)|Bharath Reddy]] as AC Saravanan
*Jayakumar as Kathir, Minister's PA
*[[Thalaivasal Vijay]] as Collector
*[[Rohini (actress)|Rohini]] as Lawyer Tamizh Selvi
*[[Karunas]] as Pattu, Sakthi's friend
*[[Devadarshini]] as Chellam, Sakthi's sister
*[[Shanmugasundaram]] as Varaprasadam (Pattu's father)
*Ashwin as Thirumaal
*Krithik Mohan
{{colend}}

==Production==
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Soon after the release of successful ''[[Ennamo Nadakkudhu]]'', Producer V Vinoth Kuar and Director P Rajapandi decided to work together in 1 more movie. Like his first film, [[Ennamo Nadakkudhu]], Rajapandi’s ''Achamindri'' is also a genre film — if the previous one was a thriller involving money laundering, this one is centered on an education racket.

Pre Production began in September 2014 . [[Srushti Dange|Shrushti Dange]] was cast as Heroine opposite to [[Vijay Vasanth]]. [[Samuthirakani]] and [[Saranya Ponvannan]] were cast in important roles. Later [[Radha Ravi]] was also included for a pivotal role. Pooja of the movie was held in Triple V Records office, helmed by Vasanth & Co founder Mr [[H. Vasanthakumar|H Vasanthakumar]]. Principal shooting began on 10 March 2015 . A superbly choreographed action sequence involving [[Vijay Vasanth]] and [[Samuthirakani]] was shot at Marg mall. The 1st scheduled was majorly shot in Chennai. Scenes involving [[Vijay Vasanth]] & [[Srushti Dange|Shrushti Dange]] were shot in this schedule. Combination scenes of [[Saranya Ponvannan]] and [[Radha Ravi]] were canned in this schedule. The schedule lasted for 20 days. The major chunk of the movie was shot in this schedule.

A song featuring [[Vidya Pradeep]] was shot in Pollachi. A dance number featuring the lead pair [[Vijay Vasanth]] and [[Srushti Dange]] was shot in the lush green locations of Pollachi.

The entire movie was wrapped up in 52 days with some minor patch work left.

==Soundtrack==

{{Infobox album
| name = Achamindri
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Premji Amaren]]
| alt =
| caption =
| released = 16 Nov, 2016
| recorded = 2016
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack]]
| length = 17:09
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| label = Triple V Records.
| producer = Premji Amaren
| prev_title = [[Maanga (film)|Maanga]]
| prev_year = 2015
| next_title = [[Party (2019 film)|Party]]
| next_year = 2018
}}

Music was composed by [[Premji Amaren]] and Released on Triple V Records.

{{track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 17:09
| all_lyrics = [[Yugabharathi]]
|headline= Track-List
| title1 = Achamindri Theme
| extra1 = Premji Amaren
| note1 = [[Instrumental]]
| length1 = 2:28
| title2 = Kasu Kaiyula
| extra2 = [[Manikka Vinayagam]], Naveen, Senthil, Hemambika
| length2 = 4:21
| title3 = Pappa Pappa
| extra3 = [[Karthik (singer)|karthik]], [[Ramya NSK]]
| length3 = 3:33
| title4 = Thavivarum Azhai Kadal
| extra4 = [[Vijay Yesudas]]
| length4 = 2:53
| title5 = Unna Parthathala
| extra5 = Abhilash, [[M. M. Manasi]]
| length5 = 3:54
}}

==Reception==

Achamindri opened to mostly positive reviews from critics.

*''[[Sify Movies]]''<ref>http://www.sify.com/movies/achamindri-review--above-average-commercial-entertainer-review-tamil-qm4m0Hegaagee.html</ref> gave an Above Average verdict and stated, ''Achamindri is an above average commercial entertainer highlighting the irregularities in our educational system''.
*Indiaglitz in its review stated '' Achamindri can be watched for its message about Education system conveyed with the right impact, the suspenseful narration that keeps us guessing and a genuine twist''.<ref>http://www.indiaglitz.com/achamindri-aka-achamintri-tamil-movie-review-19650.html</ref>
*[[The Times of India]] gave 3 out of 5 stars. TOI<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/achamindri/movie-review/56254479.cms</ref> stated that ''The climax is built chiefly on the strength of the dialogues, and G Radhakrishnan’s lines, though they make arguments that we have heard before (like the government running liquor shops instead of schools), are both hard-hitting and crowd-pleasing that we cannot help but cheer''.
*Galatta in its review stated that ACHAMINDRI is a decent entertainer with a social message.
*[[Dinamalar]]<ref>http://cinema.dinamalar.com/tamil_cinema_fullstory.php?id=1702&ta=I</ref> in its review stated that '' Achamindri is a must watch for Students, parents and Educational Institutions''.
*The Hindu gave negative feedback (1 of 5 stars) for the movie, criticizing the screenplay.<ref>http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/Achamindri-Out-of-syllabus/article16963844.ece</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|6385806}}

[[Category:2016 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:2010s Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:Indian action drama films]]
[[Category:Films about the education system in India]]
[[Category:Films shot in Chennai]]
[[Category:Films shot in Pollachi]]
[[Category:2016 action drama films]]

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