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{{short description|2015 film by M. Muthaiah}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Komban
| image = Komban.jpg
| alt = 
| caption =
| director = [[M. Muthaiah]]
| producer = {{plainlist|
*[[K. E. Gnanavel Raja]]
*S. R. Prakashbabu
*[[S R Prabhu]]
}}
| writer = M. Karthi
| starring = {{plainlist|
*[[Karthi]]
*[[Lakshmi Menon (actress)|Lakshmi Menon]]
}}
| music = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]
| cinematography = [[Velraj]]
| editing = [[Praveen K. L.]]
| studio = [[Studio Green]]
| distributor = [[Dream Factory (distributor)|Dream Factory]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2015|04|01}}
| runtime = 136 minutes <ref name="runtime"/>
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| gross = ₹40 crore
}}
'''''Komban''''' is a 2015 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action drama film]] directed by [[M. Muthaiah]] and produced by [[Studio Green]]. The film stars [[Karthi]] and [[Lakshmi Menon (actress)|Lakshmi Menon]], while [[Rajkiran]], [[Super Subbarayan]], [[Thambi Ramaiah]], [[Karunas]], and [[Kovai Sarala]] play supporting roles. [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]] composed the film's music. It was dubbed in Hindi under the title ''Daringbaaz 2'' in 2017.<ref name = BWKom>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/karthis-komban-all-set-to-begin-in-a-weeks-time.html|title=Karthi's 'Komban' - a start-to-finish affair|work=Behindwoods|date=11 June 2014|access-date=24 August 2014}}</ref> The film released on 1 April 2015<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/komban-release-date-advanced-karthis-film-hit-screens-wednesday-627754|title=Komban release date advanced|author=Prakash Upadhyaya|publisher=[[The International Business Times]]|access-date=1 April 2015}}</ref> to mixed reviews.<ref name="roundup">{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/komban-movie-review-roundup-karthi-starrer-gets-average-ratings-628116|title=Komban review roundup|publisher=The International Business Times|author=Prakash Upadhyaya|date=4 April 2015|access-date=9 April 2015}}</ref>

==Plot==
Kombiah Pandian aka Komban is a good-hearted but short-tempered man living in a village with his mother Kottaiamma. Komban cannot tolerate injustice in any form and repels against it immediately without fearing about its after effects. He falls in love with Pazhani, the only daughter of Muthiah. Kottaiamma approaches Muthiah with a wedding proposal between their children. Muthiah agrees for the wedding seeing Komban’s kind heart. However, he has a fear that Komban’s short temper would make him land in problems. Komban and Pazhani then get married.

Gundan Ramasamy is a corrupt politician who goes to any extent for power and money. Komban locks horns with Ramasamy, and trouble erupts between them. Muthiah is even more worried, knowing that this would put Komban’s life at risk. One day, Ramasamy kidnaps Pazhani with the plans of bringing Komban to his place, but Muthiah sees this and goes for rescue. In the meantime, a fight ensues, and Muthiah hits at Ramasamy and his men. Now, Ramasamy is even more angered and wants to avenge both Komban and Muthiah.

A temple festival comes during which Muthiah is worshipped as the godman. Ramasamy and his men decide to use the festival to kill Komban and Muthiah. However, Komban retaliates and kills Ramasamy. He also saves Muthiah.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Karthi]] as Kombaiah Pandian
* [[Lakshmi Menon (actress)|Lakshmi Menon]] as Pazhani Kombaiah Pandian
* [[Rajkiran]] as Muthaiyah, Pazhani's father
* [[Super Subbarayan]] as Gundan Ramasamy
* [[Thambi Ramaiah]] as Rajakili
* [[Karunas]] as Muniyandi
* [[Kovai Sarala]] as Kottaiamma, Kombaiah Pandian's mother
* [[I. M. Vijayan]] as Muthukalai, Gundan Ramasamy's elder son
* [[Sai Dheena]] as Santhanakalai, Gundan Ramasamy's second son
* Arunmozhithevan as Gundan Ramasamy's youngest son
* [[G. Gnanasambandam]] as Magistrate
* [[Vela Ramamoorthy]] as Duraipandi
* [[Veerasamar]] as Amavasai
* [[G. Marimuthu]] as Pattasu
* [[Namo Narayana]]
* [[George Maryan]] as Tea Master
* Maha Gandhi as Bhairava
* Stalin as Inspector Inbanathan
* Hello Kandasamy as Constable
* Guru as Alangaram
* [[Yogi Babu]] as First Man in Fight
* DMJ Rajasimhan
* Dharani
* Rajalingam
* Padman
* [[Baba Bhaskar]] (special appearance in the song "Karuppu Nerathazhagi")<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVlQ5SCISP0 |title=Karuppu Nerathazhagi - Komban Official Video Song Karthi Lakshmi Menon, G.V. Prakash Kumar |publisher=Youtube |date=17 March 2015 |access-date=28 October 2015}}</ref>
{{colend}}

==Production==
[[Studio Green]] announced that their next production would start from June 2014 with [[M. Muthaiah]] of ''[[Kutti Puli]]'' (2013) fame taking charge of the direction<ref name = Sify>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/karthi-s-new-film-komban-is-a-quickie-news-tamil-ognlBAjejdcsi.html|title=Karthi's new film 'Komban' is a quickie|work=[[Sify]]|date=13 June 2014|access-date=24 August 2014}}</ref> and that the film would feature Karthi in a rural based role for the second time following his debut film ''[[Paruthiveeran]]'' (2007).<ref>V. Lakshmi (1 June 2014). {{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news-interviews/Karthi-Lakshmi-Menon-team-up-for-Komban/articleshow/35842843.cms|title=Karthi, Lakshmi Menon team up for 'Komban'|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=24 August 2014}}</ref> [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] was initially reported to be composing the film's score and soundtrack,<ref name = Sify/> but he was replaced with [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]] in July 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/gv-prakash-starts-composing-for-komban-news-tamil-ohxlApadgegig.html|title=GV Prakash starts composing for 'Komban'|work=[[Sify]]|date=23 July 2014|access-date=24 August 2014}}</ref> [[Velraj]] handled the film's cinematography.<ref>T. Saravanan (31 July 2014). {{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/society/cinema-cinema/article6267935.ece|title=Cinema cinema!|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=24 August 2014}}</ref><ref>Ramachandran, Mythily (16 July 2014). {{cite web|url=http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/celebrity/india/south-india/dhanush-back-with-velai-illa-pattadhaari-1.1360320|title=Dhanush back with 'Velai Illa Pattadhaari'|work=[[Gulf News]]|access-date=26 August 2014}}</ref> [[Praveen K. L.]] was selected to be the film's editor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.moviecrow.com/News/4611/karthis-komban-starts-rolling|title=Karthi's 'Komban' starts rolling|work=Moviecrow|date=19 June 2014|access-date=24 August 2014}}</ref> [[Sri Divya]] was first reported to be the female lead,<ref>Subramanian, Anupama (27 May 2014). {{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140527/entertainment-kollywood/article/will-sri-divya-be-cast-opposite-karthi-komban|title=Will Sri Divya be cast opposite Karthi in 'Komban'?|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|access-date=24 August 2014}}</ref> but the role went to [[Lakshmi Menon (actress)|Lakshmi Menon]], who also was the maker's first choice, while [[Rajkiran]] was selected to play a pivotal role.<ref name = DC/> Stunt choreographer [[Super Subbarayan]] was cast for an antagonistic role.<ref name = DC>Subramanian, Anupama (4 June 2014). {{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140604/entertainment-kollywood/article/super-subbarayan-turns-villain-karthi-his-next|title=Super Subbarayan turns villain for Karthi in his next|publisher=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|access-date=24 August 2014}}</ref> Malayalam actor and former footballer [[I. M. Vijayan]] was chosen to portray another villain in the film.<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/I-M-Vijayan-is-the-villain-in-Komban/articleshow/45910136.cms</ref> Comedian [[Karunas]] and character artist [[Thambi Ramaiah]] were added to the cast as well.<ref name = BWKom/>

The team announced that the film would be a start-to-finish affair and the film's shoots would be wrapped up in 70 days' time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.moviecrow.com/News/4569/karthis-new-film-komban-launched|title=Karthi's new film 'Komban' launched|work=Moviecrow|date=25 June 2014|access-date=24 August 2014}}</ref> [[Principal photography]] took place on 18 June 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news-interviews/Karthis-next-to-begin-on-June-18/articleshow/36431570.cms|title=Karthi's next to begin on June 18|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=12 June 2014|access-date=24 August 2014}}</ref> Karthi's father, actor [[Sivakumar]] attended the event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://chennaionline.com/movies/cine-buzz/20145519115511/Sivakumar-for-Komban.col|title=Sivakumar for 'Komban'|work=Chennaionline|date=19 June 2014|access-date=24 August 2014}}</ref> Karthi was reported to have grown a handlebar moustache and beard for his character. He also put on weight for the role.<ref>Karthik, Janani (25 June 2014). {{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Karthi-sports-handlebar-moustache-for-Komban/articleshow/37125487.cms?|title=Karthi sports handlebar moustache for 'Komban|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=24 August 2014}}</ref> Most of the scenes were also shot at [[Mudukulathur]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/karthis-film-to-be-completed-at-one-stretch.html|title=Karthi to do it in one stretch|work=Behindwoods|date=24 July 2014|access-date=24 August 2014}}</ref> 50% of the film was completed by early October 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/karthi-to-resume-komban-from-next-week.html|title=Karthi to resume Komban|work=Behindwoods|date=9 October 2014|access-date=9 October 2014}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==

{{Infobox album
| name = Komban
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 5 March 2015
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack]]
| length = 22:56
| label = {{plainlist|
*Green Audio
*Divo
}}
| producer = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]
| prev_title = [[Rajathanthiram]]
| prev_year = 2015
| next_title = [[Idhu Enna Maayam]]
| next_year = 2015
}}

[[G. V. Prakash Kumar]] composed the soundtrack album and background score for the film, the third time he collaborated with Karthi, after ''[[Aayirathil Oruvan (2010 film)|Aayirathil Oruvan]]'' (2010) and ''[[Saguni]]'' (2012).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/komban-gets-his-music-director-tamil-news-110834|title='Komban' gets his Music director|work=Indiaglitz|date=24 July 2014|access-date=24 August 2014}}</ref> [[Shreya Ghoshal]] recorded a song in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com//entertainment/tamil/music/GV-Shreya-Ghoshal-reunite-after-4-years/articleshow/42690956.cms|title=GV-Shreya Ghoshal reunite after 4 years|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=17 September 2014|access-date=17 September 2014}}</ref> The lyrics were written by Ra. Thanikodi and Mahalingam.

{{tracklist
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 22.56
| title1 = Kambikara Vetti
| extra1 = [[Ananthu (singer)|Ananthu]], VM Mahalingam
| length1 = 5:00
| title2 = Appappa
| extra2 = [[Shreya Ghoshal]], [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]
| length2 = 5:44
| title3 = Karuppu Nerathazhagi
| extra3 = [[Velmurugan]], Malavika Sundar
| length3 = 4:31
| title4 = Mella Valanjadhu
| extra4 = [[Madhu Balakrishnan]]
| length4 = 4:21
| title5 = Celebration
| note5 = ''Komban'' Theme
| extra5 = G. V. Prakash Kumar
| length5 = 3:20

}}

==Release==
The satellite rights of the film were sold to [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.southupdates.in/ayudha-pooja-2015-ayutha-poojai-special-movies-programs-in-tv-channels-october-21-2015/ |title=Ayudha Pooja 2015 Special Movies and Programs in Tamil Television Channels on October 21, 2015 |publisher=Southupdates.in |date=11 October 2015 |access-date=14 October 2015}}</ref>

==Reception==

The film received mixed reviews from critics.<ref name="roundup"/>

M. Suganth of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 2.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, "The problem, though, is not the similarity of the characters or predictability of the plot, but the lack of real excitement in most of the scenes…The film hums along, moving from one scene to the next, without really making much of an impact in the viewer".<ref name="runtime">{{cite web|url=http://www.timesofindia.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/Komban/movie-review/46787221.cms|title=The film hums along, moving from one scene to the next, without really making much of an impact in the viewer|author=M.Suganth|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=3 April 2015}}</ref> Gautaman Bhaskaran of ''[[The Hindustan Times]]'' rated 3 out of 5 and wrote, "Komban is an endless roll of flashing knives and gritting teeth…Komban is hardly worth the time or money".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/komban-review-same-old-karthi-in-a-show-of-sickle/article1-1332860.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150401221527/http://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/komban-review-same-old-karthi-in-a-show-of-sickle/article1-1332860.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 April 2015|title=Same old Karthi in a show of sickle|author=Gautaman Bhaskaran|publisher=[[The Hindustan Times]]|access-date=3 April 2015}}</ref> Baradwaj Rangan of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote, "Komban: So dull...that's the real controversy".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/film-review-of-karthistarrer-komban/article7061036.ece|title=Film review of Karthi starrer Komban|author=Baradwaj Rangan|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=3 April 2015}}</ref> Asokan Nirmalarajah on letterboxd agreed with Rangan's sentiment and rated the film 2.5 stars out of 5, claiming that "a tiring emphasis on fights over a proper care in characterisation and storytelling becomes the undoing of this handsome, if dull production".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://letterboxd.com/asokan/film/komban/|title=Komban Review|author=Asokan Nirmalarajah|access-date=14 May 2015}}{{Dead link|date=February 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Filmibeat rated the film 3 stars out of 5, writing, "Packed with all the elements required for a successful commercial entertainer, Komban delivers the goods."<ref>http://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/reviews/2015/komban-movie-review-an-emotional-family-drama-fabricated-effectively-178644.html</ref> Indiaglitz rated the film 3.25 stars out of 5, calling it "a raging bull".<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/komban-review-tamil-movie-review-13577 Komban Review]</ref>

The movie was heavily criticized by [[K. Krishnasamy]] the leader of the dalit party [[Puthiya Tamilagam]] and many [[dalit]] political leaders for its glorification of [[caste]] and was accused of fomenting intercaste violence in the state of [[Tamilnadu]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=V.P|first1=Nicy|title='Komban' Controversy: Judges Walk Out of Screening of Karthi Starrer Following Krishnaswamy's Protest|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/komban-controversy-judges-walk-out-screening-karthi-starrer-following-krishnaswamys-protest-627737|work=International Business Times, India Edition|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Caste and Kollywood: Another Tamil movie under fire|url=http://m.indiatoday.in/story/kollywood-tamil-movie-under-fire-caste-komban/1/426622.html|work=m.indiatoday.in}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|4546024}}
{{M. Muthaiah}}

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[[Category:2010s Tamil-language films]]
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