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{{short description|2014 film by R. Parthiepan}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
| image = Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam.jpg
| caption =
| director = [[R. Parthiepan]]
| producer = K. Chandramohan Haresh Vikram Vijayakumar
| writer = R.Parthiepan
| starring = {{plainlist|*[[Santhosh Prathap]]
*[[Akhila Kishore]]
*Dinesh Natarajan
*Lallu
*[[Sahithya Jagannathan]]
*Vijay Ram
* [[Mahalakshmi (Malayalam actress)|Mahalakshmi]]}}
| music = {{plainlist|
*'''Original songs:'''
*[[Vijay Antony]]
*[[S. Thaman]]
*[[Sharreth]]
*[[Alphons Joseph]]
*'''Background score:'''
*[[C. Sathya]]}}
| cinematography = Rajarathinam
| editing = [[R. Sudharsan]]
| studio = Reves Creations
| distributor = [[Bioscope Film Framers]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2014|08|15}}
| runtime = 128 minutes
| country = [[India]]
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| budget = 
| gross =
}}
'''''Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam''''' ({{lang-en|Story, Screenplay, Dialogue, Direction|italic=yes}}; also referred to as '''''KTVI''''') is a 2014 Tamil [[independent film|independent]] [[satirical film|satirical]] [[drama film]] written and directed by [[R. Parthiepan]] and produced by K. Chandramohan and independent producer, Haresh Vikram Vijayakumar (Malaysia),. The project stars an all-new cast in the lead roles along with several experienced actors in cameo roles and becomes Parthiepan's first directorial film in which he does not feature in the lead role. The film, which has a tagline reading "a film without a story", began production in late 2013 and was released on 15 August 2014.<ref name="thehindu">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-columns/shotcuts-its-different/article5225194.ece|title=Shotcuts: It's different!|publisher=thehindu.com|access-date=2014-01-26}}</ref>

==Cast==
* [[Santhosh Prathap]] as Thamizh
* [[Akhila Kishore]] as Daksha
* Dinesh Natarajan as Arvind
* Lallu as Murthy
* [[Sahithya Jagannathan]] as Shirley
* Vijay Ram as Murali
* [[Mahalakshmi (Malayalam actress)|Mahalakshmi]] as Deepa / Roopa
* [[Thambi Ramaiah]] as Seenu

Guest appearances by (in alphabetical order):<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Young-actors-to-shake-a-leg-in-KTVI/articleshow/37506196.cms|title=Young actors to shake a leg in KTVI|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
{{colbegin}}
*[[Aishwarya Rajesh]]
*[[Arjun Nandhakumar]]
*[[Arya (actor)|Arya]]
*[[Ashwin Kumar Lakshmikanthan]] as Arya's friend
*[[A. L. Azhagappan]]
*[[Amala Paul]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Amala-Paul-turns-it-on-in-a-veshti/articleshow/32790310.cms|title=Amala Paul turns it on in a veshti|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
*Arun Benny
*[[Bharath (actor)|Bharath]]
*[[Cheran (director)|Cheran]]
*[[Dhananjayan Govind]]
*Disha
*[[Ineya]]
*[[Kalaignanam]]
*[[R. Parthiepan|Parthiepan]]
*[[Prakash Raj]]
*[[Raghava Lawrence]]
*Roopa Shree
*[[Sandra Amy]]
*[[Shanthnu Bhagyaraj]]
*[[Srikanth (Tamil actor, born 1979)|Srikanth]]
*[[Taapsee Pannu]]
*[[S. Thaman|Thaman]]
*[[Venkat Prabhu]]
*[[Vijay Sethupathi]]
*[[Vimal (actor)|Vimal]]
*[[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]]
*Vishnu Raghav
{{colend}}

==Production==
In February 2013, actor-director [[R. Parthiepan]] announced that he would write and direct his twelfth feature film and title it ''Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam'', noting that he would not act in the film, unlike his previous ventures.<ref name="behindwoods">{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/interesting-title-for-parthibans-next--r-parthiban-parthiban-08-02-13.html|title=Interesting title for Parthiban's next !, r parthiban, Parthiban|publisher=behindwoods.com|access-date=2014-01-26}}</ref> The film began its shoot in December 2013 after Parthiepan had completed his acting assignments, with a schedule taking place in Chennai.<ref name="behindwoods2">{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/the-shoot-of-kathai-thiraikathai-vasanam-iyakkam-directed-by-parthipan-started-on-the-15th-of-december-2013.html|title=The shoot of Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam, directed by Parthipan started on the 15th of Decem|publisher=behindwoods.com|access-date=2014-01-26}}</ref>

While newcomers were signed for the lead roles, several popular actors from the Tamil film industry were offered to play [[cameo roles]] in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/events/50019.html |title=Events - Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam on location |publisher=IndiaGlitz.com |date=2014-04-02 |access-date=2014-04-24}}</ref> [[Vijay Sethupathi]] first shot scenes for a day<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/vijay-sethupathi-aka-vijay-sethupathy-in-parthibans-kadhai-thiraikadhai-vasanam-iyakkam.html |title=Vijay Sethupathi aka Vijay Sethupathy in Parthiban's Kadhai Thiraikadhai Vasanam Iyakkam |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=2014-01-27 |access-date=2014-04-24}}</ref> and did not take any remuneration for his participation and Parthiepan stated that [[Arya (actor)|Arya]], [[Amala Paul]], Nazriya and [[Prakash Raj]] were the other actors who had agreed to make cameo appearances.<ref name="indiatimes">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news-interviews/Arya-Amala-Paul-Nazriya-Prakash-Raj-in-a-cameo/articleshow/31476102.cms|title=Arya, Amala Paul, Nazriya, Prakash Raj in a cameo|publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|access-date=2014-04-03}}</ref> Amala Paul was subsequently requested to appear in a cameo role and agreed to continue filming for scenes in [[Coimbatore]].<ref name="sify">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/amala-s-extended-cameo-in-ktvi-news-tamil-odxmz6ghehf.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140324012738/http://www.sify.com/movies/amala-s-extended-cameo-in-ktvi-news-tamil-odxmz6ghehf.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-03-24|title=Amala's extended cameo in KTVI|publisher=sify.com|access-date=2014-04-03}}</ref> She shot along with Arya,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/arya-gets-married-to-amala-second-time-news-tamil-odzjz0jhefc.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140326132822/http://www.sify.com/movies/arya-gets-married-to-amala-second-time-news-tamil-odzjz0jhefc.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2014-03-26 |title=Arya gets married to Amala second time! |publisher=Sify.com |date=2014-03-25 |access-date=2014-04-24}}</ref> whose role was also extended.<ref>{{cite web|author=Subha J. Rao |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/team-player/article5839165.ece |title=Team player |work=The Hindu |date=2014-03-27 |access-date=2014-04-24}}</ref> Nazriya meanwhile got engaged and backed out of all her projects she had accepted, including ''Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/nazriya-gives-back-advance-money-tamil-news-105666 |title=Nazriya gives back advance money - Tamil Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz.com |date=2014-04-03 |access-date=2014-04-24}}</ref> and instead [[Taapsee Pannu]] worked on the film for one day.<ref>{{cite web|author=Subha J Rao |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/wheres-the-story/article5859005.ece |title=Where's the story? |work=The Hindu |date=2014-04-01 |access-date=2014-04-24}}</ref> It was reported that [[Suriya]] and [[Dhanush]] were also approached<ref name="thehindu1">{{cite web|author=S. R. Ashok Kumar |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-columns/shotcuts-its-getting-bigger/article5843287.ece |title=Shotcuts: It's getting bigger! |work=The Hindu |date=2014-03-28 |access-date=2014-04-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news-interviews/Suriya-or-Dhanush-for-Parthepans-film/articleshow/32544807.cms |title=Suriya or Dhanush for Parthepan's film? |publisher=Times of India |date=2014-03-23 |access-date=2014-04-24}}</ref> which was not confirmed by the director, who instead informed that [[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]] would act in a few scenes.<ref name="indiatimes1">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news-interviews/Simran-croons-for-Parthepans-film/articleshow/33963376.cms |title=Simran croons for Parthepan's film |publisher=Times of India|date=2014-04-20 |access-date=2014-04-24}}</ref> One of the film's lead actresses was revealed to be [[Akhila Kishore]], a model who had appeared in few Kannada films.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news-interviews/Parthepan-moulded-me-as-an-actor-Akhila/articleshow/34160246.cms |title=Parthepan moulded me as an actor: Akhila|publisher=Times of India |access-date=2014-04-24}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Alphons Joseph]] [[Sharreth]] [[Vijay Antony]] [[S. Thaman]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 2014
| recorded = 2014
| genre = [[Soundtrack]]
| length = 24:51
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| label = [[Times Music|Junglee Music]]
| producer = [[Alphons Joseph]] [[Sharreth]] [[Vijay Antony]] [[S. Thaman]]
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
| next_title =
| next_year =
}}
The soundtrack album has four tracks composed by four different artists [[Alphons Joseph]], [[Sharreth]], [[Vijay Antony]] and [[S. Thaman]]. The title song by Alphons Joseph was released as a single on 12 May 2014 at Suriyan FM,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Parthibans-single-track-released/articleshow/35006674.cms|title=Parthiban's single track released |website=The Times of India}}</ref> the full album was launched on 25 May 2014. Parthiepan had stated that [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] had agreed to compose a song for the film and that actress [[Simran (actress)|Simran]] had recorded a song in April 2014. The soundtrack album did not feature a song by neither artist, however. Actress [[Sneha (actress)|Sneha]] also had recorded a song for the film, singing the [[pallavi]] and a [[charanam]], but as she was displeased with the outcome, she suggested a professional singer replace her.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140607/entertainment-kollywood/article/sneha-backs-out-singing|title=Sneha backs out of singing|date=7 June 2014|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 24:51

| title1 = Kaathil Kathai Iruku
| music1 = [[Alphons Joseph]]
| extra1 = [[Alphons Joseph]]
| lyrics1 = [[Madhan Karky]]
| length1 = 7:16
| title2 = Pen Maegam Polavae
| music2 = [[Sharreth]]
| extra2 = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]], [[Saindhavi]]
| lyrics2 = [[Na. Muthukumar]]
| length2 = 4:40
| title3 = A for Azhagirukku
| music3 = [[Vijay Antony]]
| extra3 = [[Ramya NSK]]
| lyrics3 = Madhan Karky
| length3 = 4:03
| title4 = Live the moment
| music4 = [[S. Thaman]]
| extra4 = [[Haricharan]], [[Venkat Prabhu]], [[Premgi Amaren]], [[Nakul (actor)|Nakul]], [[Shanthanu Bhagyaraj]]
| lyrics4 = Madhan Karky
| length4 = 4:26
| title5 = Pen Maegam Polavae (Version 2)
| music5 = [[Sharreth]]
| extra5 = G. V. Prakash Kumar, Saindhavi
| lyrics5 = Na. Muthukumar
| length5 = 4:26
}}

==Release==
The satellite rights of the film were sold to [[STAR Vijay]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indreporter.com/2014/12/31/new-year-2015-special-programs-in-vijay-tv-channel-on-01012015-01012015-puthandu-sirappu-programs-vijay-tv/ |title=New Year 2015 Special Programs in Star Vijay Channel on 01/01/2015, 01/01/2015 Punthandu Sirappu Programs Vijay TV |publisher=Indreporter |date=31 December 2014 |access-date=21 September 2015}}</ref>

===Critical reception===
Baradwaj Rangan of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote "For a good part, it just wants to make us laugh — and that it does very well. The one-liners and Parthiban’s trademark dialogues are funny enough to camouflage the fact that this is actually a pretty serious premise...''Kathai Thiraikathai (Vasanam Iyakkam)'', for the most part, is borne along with rhythms that are slightly off-kilter, and it has the snap of a student film".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/kathai-thiraikathai-vasanam-iyakkam-review/article6324277.ece|title=Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam review: Season of the meta movie|first=Baradwaj|last=Rangan|date=16 August 2014|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, "Radhakrishnan Parthiban and his films can sometimes come across as over-smart, and being quirky just for the sake of being so. But in ''Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam'', this over smartness and quirkiness lend freshness to a regular one-line plot. The film proudly wears these two elements on its sleeves and feels fresh and zany".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/kathai-thiraikathai-vasanam-iyakkam/movie-review/40318999.cms|title=Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam by Times of India|via=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref> ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' wrote, "With his refreshing screenplay and an unconventional narrative style Parthiepan makes a bold and successful attempt to veer cinema from its routine beaten path...the film packs enough punch to make it worthwhile for audiences, to experience a celluloid journey that is intriguing and fascinating. ''Kathai (Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam)'' comes as a whiff of fresh air".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2014/aug/17/Refreshing-ScreenplayUnconventional-Style-648754.html|title=Refreshing Screenplay,Unconventional Style|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

[[Sify]] wrote, "''Kathai Thirakathai Vasanam Iyakkam''...is fairly a decent and fresh approach to filmmaking...The film works largely on Parthipan’s smart writing and his humour laced sarcastic dialogues".<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140816211728/http://www.sify.com/movies/kadhai-thiraikadhai-vasanam-iyakkam-review-tamil-15058140.html sify.com]</ref> Indiaglitz gave the film a rating of 3 and wrote, "in one of the most captivating screenplays of recent times, with hardly any concrete story to stick to and an unbelievable climax, Parthiepan has ensured that ''Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam'' is one of a kind of an entertainer that glues you to the seat all the two and half hours, without any worry of the clock ticking".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/kathai-thiraikathai-vasanam-iyakkam-review-tamil-movie-review-18442|title=Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam review. Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam Tamil movie review, story, rating|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> Behindwoods gave 2.75 stars out of 5 and wrote: "Sharp dialogues, wit, Thambi Ramiah and screenplay experimentation make ''KTVI'' a good ride".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kadhai-thiraikkadhai-vasanam-iyakkam/kadhai-thiraikkadhai-vasanam-iyakkam-review.html|title=Kadhai Thiraikkadhai Vasanam Iyakkam (aka) Kadhai Thiraikkadhai Vasanam Iyakkam review|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|id=3569794}}

{{R. Parthiepan}}

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