Erumbu

A young boy, Muthu, loses a one-gram ring and sets out to find it before his family returns house. Throughout the journey, his sister Pachamma and a friend support him.

{{cast listing|

• Charle as Annadurai
• M. S. Bhaskar as Arumugam
• George Maryan as Chittu
• Monica Siva as Pachamma
• Shakthi Rithvik as Muthu
• Suzane George as Kamalam
• Paravai Suntharaambaal
• Jagadeeshwaran
• Sumathi G. as groundnut peeling lady
• Tamizh Bharathi

}}

The film was produced by Suresh Gunasekaran under the banner of Mandru GVS Production.{{cite web |title=உலக அரங்கில் முதல் தமிழ் சினிமா 'எறும்பு' - நடிகர் சார்லி பேச்சு |url=https://www.nakkheeran.in/cinema/cinema-news/charlee-speech-erumbu-trailer-launch |website=Nakkheeran |access-date=20 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230520132741/https://www.nakkheeran.in/cinema/cinema-news/charlee-speech-erumbu-trailer-launch |archive-date=20 May 2023 |language=en |date=18 May 2023 |url-status=live}} The cinematography of the film was done by K. S. Kalidass, and the editing of the film was done by Thiyagarajan M.{{cite web |title=Erumbu to be a feel good drama, says director Suresh G |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/may/17/erumbu-to-be-a-feel-good-drama-says-directorsuresh-g-43552.html |website=Cinema Express |access-date=20 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230520140357/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/may/17/erumbu-to-be-a-feel-good-drama-says-directorsuresh-g-43552.html |archive-date=20 May 2023 |language=en |url-status=live}} The film was shot in Kattumannarkoil in 2021.{{cite web |title=Makers of 'Erumbu' releases first look poster |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2023/may/18/makers-of-erumbu-releases-first-look-poster-2576035.html |website=The New Indian Express |access-date=20 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230520130838/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2023/may/18/makers-of-erumbu-releases-first-look-poster-2576035.html |archive-date=20 May 2023 |language=en |url-status=live}}

{{Infobox album

| name = Erumbu

| type = soundtrack

| artist =Arun Raj

| cover =

| alt =

| released = 2023

| recorded =

| venue =

| studio =

| genre = Feature film soundtrack

| length = 7:12

| label = Saregama

| language = Tamil

| producer = Arun Raj

| prev_title = Kadamaiyai Sei

| prev_year = 2022

| next_title = Pizza 3: The Mummy

| next_year = 2023

}}

The music for the film was composed by Arun Raj, who earlier composed music for Thadam.{{cite web |last1=V |first1=Aarthi |title=Arun Raj: 'ரசித்து ரசித்து இசையமைத்தேன், இது ஓர் உலகப்படம்' - இசையமைப்பாளர் அருண்ராஜ் |url=https://tamil.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music-director-arun-raj-about-erumbu-movie-131684388127198.html |website=Tamil Hindustan Times |access-date=20 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230520132119/https://tamil.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music-director-arun-raj-about-erumbu-movie-131684388127198.html |archive-date=20 May 2023 |language=ta |url-status=live}}{{cite web |title=Chikku Bukku Chikku song from Erumbu is here |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/may/31/chikku-bukku-chikku-song-from-erumbu-is-here-44093.html |website=Cinema Express |access-date=31 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531165951/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/may/31/chikku-bukku-chikku-song-from-erumbu-is-here-44093.html |archive-date=31 May 2023 |language=en |url-status=live}}

{{Track listing

| extra_column = Singer(s)

| headline = Track listing

| title1 = Chikku Bukku Chikku

| extra1 = Meghna Sumesh

| lyrics1 = Suresh G, Arun Raj

| length1 = 3:16

| title2 = Oru Oorula

| extra2 = Pradeep Kumar, Arun Raj

| lyrics2 = Arun Bharathi

| length2 = 3:56

| total_length = 7:12

}}

The film was released on 16 June 2023.{{citation needed|date=July 2023}}

Logesh Balachandran of The Times of India gave the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Erumbu is a must-watch for anyone who appreciates a simple story with good intentions."{{cite news |title=Erumbu Movie Review : A small film with some good surprises |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/erumbu/movie-review/101014176.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=15 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230615130312/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/erumbu/movie-review/101014176.cms |archive-date=15 June 2023 |url-status=live}} Jayabhuvaneshwari B of Cinema Express gave it 2 out of 5 stars and wrote, "The film's story is as predictable as one of your own."{{cite web |title=Erumbu Movie Review: Inadequate world-building, predictability makes this a middling film |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2023/jun/16/erumbu-movie-review-inadequate-world-building-predictability-makes-this-a-middling-film-44671.html |website=Cinema Express |access-date=17 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230617114121/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2023/jun/16/erumbu-movie-review-inadequate-world-building-predictability-makes-this-a-middling-film-44671.html |archive-date=17 June 2023 |language=en |url-status=live}}

A critic from Vikatan gave the film a mixed review, stating that "the filmmaking style is more like a short film than a feature film."{{cite web |last1=டீம் |first1=விகடன் |title=எறும்பு விமர்சனம்: சிறுவர்களின் நடிப்பு சூப்பர், ஆனால் குறும்படம் அளவிலான கதை போதுமானதா? |url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/kollywood/erumbu-movie-review-a-feel-good-children-movie-falls-short-in-screenplay |website=Vikatan |access-date=17 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230617113224/https://cinema.vikatan.com/kollywood/erumbu-movie-review-a-feel-good-children-movie-falls-short-in-screenplay |archive-date=17 June 2023 |language=ta |date=16 June 2023 |url-status=live}} A critic from Maalai Malar gave the film a mixed review, stating that "Erumbu - slow."{{cite web |title=Erumbu |url=https://www.maalaimalar.com/movie-review/erumbu-26377 |website=www.maalaimalar.com |access-date=17 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230617115327/https://www.maalaimalar.com/movie-review/erumbu-26377 |archive-date=17 June 2023 |language=ta |date=16 June 2023 |url-status=live}}

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