Vadakkupatti Ramasamy

Vadakkupatti Ramasamy
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Karthik Yogi
Written by	Karthik Yogi
Screenplay by	Vignesh Babu Vignesh Venugopal (Additional Screenplay)
Produced by	T. G. Vishwa Prasad Vivek Kuchibotla
Starring	Santhanam Megha Akash
Cinematography	Deepak
Edited by	T. Shivanandeeswaran
Music by	Sean Roldan
Production company	People Media Factory
Distributed by	Red Giant Movies Trident Arts Romeo Pictures
Release date	2 February 2024 (2024-02-02)
Running time	140 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Vadakkupatti Ramasamy is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language historical comedy film written and directed by Karthik Yogi and stars Santhanam and Megha Akash. The film was released on 2 February 2024 to mixed reviews from critics.

Plot

A selfish, money-minded charlatan makes a living off his fellow villagers using their superstitious beliefs. When his major source of income is shut down, he tries numerous ways to reopen the temple.

Cast

• Santhanam as Ramasamy
• Megha Akash as Dr.Kayalvizhi
• M. S. Bhaskar as Munusamy
• John Vijay as Mookaiyan
• Ravi Mariya as Kaalaiyan
• Tamizh as Kathiresan, Tahsildar of Pudur
• Nizhalgal Ravi as Major Chandrakanth
• Rajendran as a Goon
• Lollu Sabha Maaran as Murugesan, Ramasamy's friend
• Lollu Sabha Seshu as Priest
• Cool Suresh as Dhanarasu
• Prashanth as Muthu, Kaalaiyan's son
• Jacqueline as Lakshmi, Mookaiyan's daughter
• Swaminathan as Gopal Siddha Vaithiyar
• Jeeva Ravi as District Collector
• Sumathi G. as lady in public
• Monkey Ravi as PA to Tahsildar
• Manimegalai as Ramasamy's mother
• Theni Murugan as Sargunam, the villager
• Udumalai Ravi as Hospital attender
• Nakkalites Savithri as Nurse

Production

The film's title is based on a name mentioned in a comedy scene from Uthama Raasa (1993).[1] The film is based on a real incident that happened in the 1960s and 1970s. It was shot in a single schedule of sixty-three days.[2]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by Sean Roldan.[3][4]

Track listing

No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Abarakko Dabarakko"	Bakkiyam Sankar	Santhanam, Sean Roldan	3:38
2.	"Paravudhu"	Arivu	Anthony Daasan	3:32
3.	"Uyirin Velichame"	Kavingar Sarathi, Sean Roldan	Sathyaprakash	2:45
Total length:				9:55

Release

The post-theatrical streaming rights of the film were bought by Aha and Amazon Prime Video. The satellite rights of the film were sold to Zee Tamil. The film had its digital premiere on the streaming platform from 12 March 2024.[5]

Reception

A critic from Cinema Express rated the film three out of five stars and wrote that "Even with all the conspicuous flaws, even if the story doesn't compel you, Vadakkupatti Ramasamy still pulls you into its colourful world full of zany characters and leaves you with more than a handful of laughs".[6] A critic from The Times of India rated the film 2 1⁄2 out of 5 stars and wrote that "Quite naturally, Vadakkupatti Ramasamy is a full-on theatrical film made for the general audience to laugh, cry, and get frustrated during its more than two-hour runtime".[7] A critic from India Today rated the film two out of five stars and wrote that "Santhanam's silly comedy is so silly that it makes you scratch your head for the most part".[8] A critic from News Today wrote that "In essence, the film offers audiences a delightful blend of comedy, drama, and unexpected twists, making it a worthwhile watch for those seeking a lighthearted and entertaining cinematic experience".[9]

References

1. ""அடடே.. நம்ம 'வடக்குப்பட்டி ராமசாமி' இவர்தானோ ?" - வெளியான புது பட update.. ரசிகர்கள் உற்சாகம் !". Kalaignar Seithigal (in Tamil). 24 January 2023. Archived from the original on 31 January 2023. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
2. "It's a wrap for Vadakkupatti Ramasamy". Cinema Express. 3 April 2023. Archived from the original on 7 June 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
3. "Vadakkupatti Ramasamy". JioSaavn. 22 February 2024. Archived from the original on 20 September 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
4. "Vadakkupatti Ramasamy (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – Single". Apple Music. 22 February 2024. Archived from the original on 8 January 2025. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
5. "Santhanam's Vadakkupatti Ramasamy gets OTT premiere". Cinema Express. 12 March 2024. Archived from the original on 7 April 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
6. Vallavan, Prashanth (2 February 2024). "Vadakkupatti Ramasamy Movie Review: Packed with enough laughs to make you forget the flaws". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 3 February 2024. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
7. Radhakrishnan, Roopa (2 February 2024). "Vadakkupatti Ramasamy Movie Review : A one-time watch that's sure to be entertaining for some and offensive for others". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
8. K, Janani (2 February 2024). "'Vadakkupatti Ramasamy' review: Santhanam's silly comedy film fails to entertain". India Today. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
9. "Vadakkupatti Ramasamy – Review". News Today. 3 February 2024. Archived from the original on 3 February 2024. Retrieved 3 February 2024.

External links

• Vadakkupatti Ramasamy at IMDb