Geethaiyin Raadhai

Geethaiyin Raadhai
Poster
Directed by	Shalini Balasundaram
Written by	Shalini Balasundaram
Produced by	Indradevi
Starring	G. Crak Karnan Shalini Balasundaram
Cinematography	Sathish Natarajan
Music by	Ztish
Production company	Vikadakavi Production
Release date	22 September 2016 (2016-09-22)
Country	Malaysia
Language	Tamil
Box office	RM 529,162[1]

Geethaiyin Raadhai (Tamil: கீதையின் ராதை) (transl. Gita's Radha) is a 2016 Malaysian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Shalini Balasundaram. The film stars G. Crak Karnan and herself and marks the film debuts of Shalini Balasundaram, G. Crak Karnan, and Ztish. It is considered a milestone in the history of Malaysian Tamil cinema.

Plot

Cast

• G. Crak Karnan as Ajay
• Shalini Balasundaram as Arthi
• Vicran Elanggoven as Ajay's friend
• K. S. Maniam as Arthi's father
• Gunasekaran as Ajay's father
• Balanraj as Arthi's brother
• Divania as Arthi's friend
• Suvarna as Arthi's friend
• Kannan Rajamanickam as Ajay's college friend

Production

This film marked the feature directorial debut of Shalini Balasundaram, who previously helmed the short film Inai (2015).[2] Balasundaram wanted another actress to play the role of Arthi, but she ended up playing it herself.[1] Parting from the norm, Balasundaram wanted to showcase a love story from the female perspective.[1] Part of the film was shot in Malacca.[1]

Soundtrack

Music by newcomer Ztish.[2] The songs were released by Junglee Music.[3][4] To create the song "Ennai Kollathey", Ztish used a tune that he had trashed on his computer in 2010 or 2011.[1] The song was well received and became a popular ringtone song.[5] The popularity of the song made people initially think that the song was an Indian Tamil song.[1] The song has over a hundred million views on YouTube.[1]

Regarding the film's soundtrack, a critic from Varnam wrote that "Ztish’s compositions for the film are filled with memorable melodies that linger in the hearts and minds of the audience. The lyrics of the songs are poignant, reflecting the themes of love, longing, and separation central to the film’s narrative".[1]

Track listing[6]

No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Mellisaye Nee"	Kavi Nayagan Yuwaji	Samhitha Mira	4:38
2.	"Un Kural"	Kavi Nayagan Yuwaji	Kumaresh Kamalakannan, Swarna Deepan Chakkaravarty	5:50
3.	"Un Vizhiyil Paarkiren"	Kavi Nayagan Yuwaji	Jegathisan Nagarajah, Sindhihassne Arumugam	5:18
4.	"Ennai Kollathey"	Kavi Nayagan Yuwaji	Kumaresh Kamalakannan, Keshvini Saravanan	5:26
5.	"Geethaiyin Raadhai Theme"	Meroshana Thaiyalan, Queen	Meroshana Thaiyalan, Queen, Magendran Raman, Kumaresh, Ztish	4:56
Total length:				24:08

Reception

"We were overwhelmed by the unexpected, massive global response to Geethaiyin Raadhai. The film resonated with audiences well beyond Malaysia, and this unexpected reach brought forth a significant sense of responsibility"

 — Shalini Balasundaram on the film, 2023[1]

Writing in 2023, a critic from Varnam wrote that "With all these, Geethaiyin Raadhai tends to stand as the memorable film of all time in the Malaysian Tamil cinema industry. This film distinguishes itself among Malaysian films with its unique blend of compelling storytelling, emotional depth, and a remarkable musical score. It resonates with audiences by addressing universal themes while celebrating local talent, cementing its place as a standout in Malaysian cinema".[1] Phoenix Dasan of Selliyal praised the performances of the cast, the songs, the cinematography, and the choreography and called the film a must-watch.[7] Magen of Thendral Media praised the direction, acting, cinematography, and songs and praised the film for redefining Malaysian Tamil cinema.[8]

Box office

The film was a box office success and grossed RM 529,162.[1]

Accolades

Year	Event	Category	Recipient	Ref.
2022	Anugerah MACP [ms]	Most Played Tamil Song	Ztish and Kavi Nayagan Yuwaji for "Ennai Kollathey"	[9]

References

1. Ananth, Tivyasruthi Nair Prem (1 October 2023). "Geethaiyin Raadhai: An Iconic Milestone In Malaysian Tamil Cinema". Varnam. Archived from the original on 11 October 2023. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
2. Jackson, Amy (31 July 2018). "Exclusive: Ztish Talks About His Latest Movie, Future Plans & How It All Began". Varnam. Archived from the original on 18 April 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
3. "'கீதையின் ராதை' – ஆர்ப்பாட்டமான காதல் பயணம்!" [‘Geethaiyin Radhai’ - Arousing love journey!]. Selliyal (in Tamil). 4 July 2016. Archived from the original on 18 April 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
4. "'கீதையின் ராதை' – மனதை வருடும் பாடல்களோடு, ஆர்ப்பாட்டமான காதல் பயணம் ஆரம்பம்!" [Geethayin Raadhai - Arousing love journey begins with mind blowing songs!]. Selliyal (in Tamil). 20 August 2016. Archived from the original on 18 April 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
5. Durai, Revathi (11 October 2021). "Ztish's First Tamil Language Single 'Ennai Kollathey' Hits 60 Million Views". Varnam. Archived from the original on 18 April 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
6. "Geethaiyin Raadhai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Amazon Music. 4 July 2016. Archived from the original on 26 February 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
7. Phoenix Dasan (21 September 2016). "'கீதையின் ராதை' – நவீன காதல் கவிதை! நாளை முதல் கொண்டாட்டம் ஆரம்பம்!" ['Geethaiyin Raadhai' - Modern love poetry! The celebration starts tomorrow!]. Selliyal (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 18 April 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
8. Magen (21 September 2016). "Geethaiyin Raadhai Cinema Review". Thendral Media. Archived from the original on 26 February 2024. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
9. Suresh, Nanthini (17 December 2022). ""Thanks Universe" Says Ztish After Bagging A Prestigious Award at Anugerah MACP 2022". Varnam. Archived from the original on 29 January 2023. Retrieved 26 February 2024.

External links

• Geethaiyin Raadhai at IMDb