| Directed by | K. Veerakumar |
|---|---|
| Written by | Pon Parthiban (dialogue) |
| Produced by | Mathialagan Muniandy |
| Starring | Varalaxmi Sarathkumar Mathialagan Muniandy Super Subbarayan |
| Cinematography | E. Krishnasamy |
| Edited by | K. Balasubramanium |
| Music by | Thasi
|
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil
|
Chasing is a 2021 Indian Tamil language action crime film written and directed by Veerakumar on his directorial debut. The film features Varalaxmi Sarathkumar in the lead role.[1] The film had a theatrical release on 16 April 2021. It was released to negative reviews.[2]
Plot
Athira (Varalaxmi Sarathkumar) is seen chasing goons and drug peddlers in different locations. The film opens with the kidnapping of a girl who gets rescued by Athira in a few minutes, followed by an investigation.
Cast
- Varalaxmi Sarathkumar as Athira
- Mathialagan Muniandy
- Super Subbarayan as Padikuthan
- Bala Saravanan as Rocky
- Imman Annachi as Police constable
- Sona Heiden as Sona
- Sankar Guru Raja as Police comissionner
- Jerald as Jerald
Production
Principal photography of the film began during April 2019 in Malacca, Malaysia.[3] A first look poster for the film was released to mark Tamil New Year 2019.[4] For the film, Varalaxmi filmed seven separate action scenes.[5]
A theatrical trailer of the film was released in November 2020 by director Bharathiraja.[6]
Release
The film had a theatrical release on 16 April 2021. A reviewer from Cinema Express wrote Chasing is "an awful, loud cop film with not a shred of logic" and that "with writing that's all over the place, the film fails in every possible way".[7] A reviewer from Times of India noted "the film, which lacks thrills, adequate character detailing and engaging narration, is a forgettable snooze fest".[8]
References
- ↑ ‘Chasing’ first look out, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar plays a biker. The News Minute(2019-04-15).
- ↑ https://www.cinemaexpress.com/reviews/tamil/2021/apr/16/varalaxmis-chasing-movie-review-an-awful-loud-borefest-23981.html
- ↑ Chasing first look: Varu Sarathkumar is all set to play a biker(14 April 2019).
- ↑ ‘Chasing’ first look out, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar plays a biker. The News Minute(15 April 2019).
- ↑ https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2020/aug/06/interview-i-think-the-universe-wants-me-to-do-female-centric-cinema-varalaxmi-sarathkumar-2179586.html
- ↑ Trailer of Varalaxmi Sarathkumar's Chasing - Times of India. The Times of India.
- ↑ Chasing Movie Review: An awful, loud cop film with not a shred of logic. The New Indian Express.
- ↑ Chasing Movie Review: The film, which lacks thrills, adequate character detailing and engaging narration, is a forgettable snooze fest.