Kundan Satti
{{Short description|2023 Tamil film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2023}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Kundan Satti
| image = Kundan Satti.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = P. K. Aghasthi
| writer = Arangan Chinnathambi (dialogue)
| story = P. K. Aghasthi
| producer = S. A. Karthikeyan
| starring = {{plainlist|
- Sriram
- Vidyuth Srinivas
- Vishodhan
}}
| cinematography =
| editing = B. S. Vasu
| music = M. S. Amargeeth
| studio = Shellammal Movie Makers
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2023|10|13}}
| runtime = 106 minutes
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}
Kundan Satti is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language animated children's film directed by P. K. Aghasthi. It was released on 13 October 2023.{{Cite news |title=Kundan Satti |newspaper=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-details/kundan-satti/movieshow/104340705.cms |url-status=live |access-date=25 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231026060129/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-details/kundan-satti/movieshow/104340705.cms |archive-date=26 October 2023}}
Plot
{{No plot|date= October 2023}}
Voice cast
The title derives its name from the two lead characters Kundaeswaran and Sattiswaran.
- Sriram
- Vidyuth Srinivas
- Vishodhan
Production
Prior to release, the firm garnered attention for being directed by P. K. Aghasthi, a 12-year-old girl from Chennai.{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailythanthi.com/Cinema/CinemaThuligal/kundan-satti-movie-animation-movie-director-12-year-girl-942522|title=குண்டான் சட்டி அனிமேஷன் படம்|date=14 April 2023|website=Dina Thanthi|access-date=25 October 2023|archive-date=16 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230516004424/https://www.dailythanthi.com/Cinema/CinemaThuligal/kundan-satti-movie-animation-movie-director-12-year-girl-942522|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://news7tamil.live/the-trailer-of-kundan-chatti-directed-by-a-12-year-old-school-girl-is-released.html|title=12 வயது மாணவி இயக்கிய 'குண்டான் சட்டி' படத்தின் ட்ரெய்லர் வெளியீடு |website=News7 Tamil|date=13 February 2023|access-date=25 October 2023|archive-date=11 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230511202102/https://news7tamil.live/the-trailer-of-kundan-chatti-directed-by-a-12-year-old-school-girl-is-released.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://cinema.dinamalar.com/tamil-news/116780/cinema/Kollywood/kundan-satti-movie-in-the-final-stage.htm|title=இறுதிகட்டத்தில் குண்டான் சட்டி | kundan satti movie in the final stage|date=9 October 2023|website=Dinamalar|access-date=25 October 2023|archive-date=16 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231016193352/https://cinema.dinamalar.com/tamil-news/116780/cinema/Kollywood/kundan-satti-movie-in-the-final-stage.htm|url-status=live}} She initially wanted to write a book on a story based in Kumbakonam but after learning animation during the COVID-19 lockdown, she wanted to make a film.{{Cite web |title=சாதனைக்கு ஏது வயது..! Kundan Satti Movie Team Interview | PK Agasthi | S.A Karthikeyan | date=10 October 2023 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57uEndJsadA |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231026060200/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57uEndJsadA |archive-date=26 October 2023 |access-date=26 October 2023 |via=YouTube}} An audio release event was held in Chennai during February 2023.{{Cite web|url=https://kalakkalcinema.com/kundan-satti-movie-audio-launch/212046/|title=Kundan Satti Movie Audio Launch|first=Suresh|last=Kandhasamy|date=14 February 2023|website=Kalakkal Cinema|access-date=25 October 2023|archive-date=1 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401070724/https://kalakkalcinema.com/kundan-satti-movie-audio-launch/212046/|url-status=live}}
Soundtrack
The music was composed by M. S. Amargeeth and features three songs. The lyrics are written by Arangan. The songs are sung by Sriram, Vidyuth Srinivas and Vishodhan.
- "Chittu Kuruvi Pola"
- "Ooda Ooda" -
- "Theme Song"
Reception
The film was released on 13 October 2023 across theatres in Tamil Nadu. A critic from Maalai Malar praised the film intentions, but questioned the quality of the animation.{{Cite web|url=https://www.maalaimalar.com/movie-review/kundan-satti-27491|title=Kundan Satti|date=13 October 2023|website=Maalai Malar|access-date=25 October 2023|archive-date=26 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231026060133/https://www.maalaimalar.com/movie-review/kundan-satti-27491|url-status=live}} A reviewer from Thinaboomi gave the film a positive review.{{Cite web|url=https://thinaboomi.com/2023/10/16/211718.html|title=குண்டான் சட்டி - விமர்சனம்|website=Thina Boomi|access-date=26 October 2023|archive-date=17 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017092347/http://www.thinaboomi.com/2023/10/16/211718.html|url-status=live}}