Paper Rocket
{{Short description|Indian drama streaming web series}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2023}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Paper Rocket.jpg
| caption = Promotional poster
| genre = Drama
comedy
Romance
Adventure
| writer = Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi
| director = Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi
| starring = Kalidas Jayaram
Tanya Ravichandran
Renuka
Karunakaran
Nirmal Palazhi
Gouri G. Kishan
Dheeraj
Nagineedu
Chinni Jayanth
Kaali Venkat
Poornima Bhagyaraj
| composer = Score:
Simon K King
Songs:
Simon K King
Vedshanker
Dharan kumar
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 7
| list_episodes =
| producer = Sreenidhi Sagar
| location = India
| cinematography = Richard M. Nathan
| editor = Lawrence Kishore
| runtime = 220 minutes
| company = Rise East Productions
| network = ZEE5
| released = {{Start date|2022|07|29|df=yes}}
}}
Paper Rocket is an Indian drama streaming television web series written and directed by Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi{{Cite web |date=2022-04-06 |title=Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi's Next Titled Paper Rocket; First Single Also Out |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kiruthiga-udhayanidhis-next-titled-paper-rocket-first-single-also-out-4946942.html |access-date=2022-07-28 |website=News18 |language=en}} and produced by Sreenidhi Sagar under his banner Rise East Productions.{{Cite web |date=2022-07-26 |title=ZEE5 launches "Paper Rocket" series by Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi |url=https://indiantelevision.com/iworld/over-the-top-services/zee5-launches-paper-rocket-series-by-kiruthiga-udhayanidhi-220726 |access-date=2022-07-28 |website=Indian Television |language=en}} The series stars Kalidas Jayaram and Tanya Ravichandran in the lead roles. Music and background score was composed by Simon K King. Cinematography handled by Richard M Nathan, Gavemic U Ary (one episode) and editing was done by Lawrence Kishore.{{Cite web |title=Paper Rocket to stream on Zee5 from this date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/jul/19/paper-rocket-to-stream-on-zee5-from-this-date-32869.html |access-date=2022-07-28 |website=Cinema Express |date=19 July 2022 |language=en}}
The series was premiered on the 29 July 2022 exclusively on ZEE5.{{Cite web |title=Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi's Paper Rocket to premiere on Zee5 on July 29 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/kiruthiga-udhayanidhi-s-paper-rocket-to-premiere-on-zee5-on-july-29-1979749-2022-07-25 |access-date=2022-07-28 |website=India Today |date=25 July 2022 |language=en}}
Cast
{{cast listing|
- Kalidas Jayaram as Jeeva
- Tanya Ravichandran as Ilakya
- Renuka as Valliamma
- Karunakaran as Tiger
- Nirmal Palazhi as Unni
- Gouri G. Kishan as Charu
- Dheeraj as Prathyush
- Nagineedu as Gunaselan
- Chinni Jayanth as Devarajan
- Kaali Venkat as Francis
- Poornima Bhagyaraj as Dr. Sheila
- G.M.Kumar as Grandfather
- Abhishek Shankar as Shankar IPS
- Priyadharshini Rajkumar as Kala
}}
Production
On 5 April 2022 the director herself reveals the title and first single.{{Cite web |title=Watch and enjoy |url=https://twitter.com/astrokiru/status/1511369385658941440 |access-date=2022-07-28 |website=Twitter |language=en}}
Music
The soundtrack album and background score for Paper Rocket were composed by Simon K King, and two songs by Vedshanker and two songs by Dharan kumar.
{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Cheranaadu
| length1 = 3:45
| lyrics1 = Ku. Karthik Joe Paul
| music1 = Simon K King
| extra1 = Ramya Nambeesan
| title2 = Vaana Veetilae
| length2 = 3:29
| lyrics2 = Ku. Karthik
| music2 = Simon K King
| extra2 = Sony Daffodil, Sanah Moidutty, Shilvi Sharon
| title3 = Jo Jo Jo
| length3 = 3:37
| lyrics3 = Mani Amuthavan
| music3 = Vedshanker
| extra3 = Haricharan Seshadri
| title4 = Kandaen Kandaen
| length4 = 4:18
| lyrics4 = Ku. Karthik
| music4 = Dharan kumar
| extra4 = Srisha Mohandas
| title5 = Oraayiram Jenmam
| length5 = 3:22
| lyrics5 = Ku. Karthik
| music5 = Simon K King
| extra5 = Keshav Ram
| title6 = Oru Kanni
| length6 = 3:35
| lyrics6 = Mani Amuthavan
| music6 = Vedshanker
| extra6 = Sreekanth Hariharan
| title7 = Kaalai Maalai
| length7 = 4:37
| lyrics7 = Vivek
| music7 = Dharan kumar
| extra7 = Sid Sriram
| title8 = Iruvizhi
| length8 = 3:17
| lyrics8 = Ku. Karthik
| music8 = Simon K King
| extra8 = Alexandra Joy
| total_length = 30:10
}}
Episodes
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|EpisodeNumber = 1
|Title = An Incomplete Story
|DirectedBy = Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi
|WrittenBy = Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|07|29|df=y}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 2
|Title = Circle of Trust
|DirectedBy = Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi
|WrittenBy = Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|07|29|df=y}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 3
|Title = Be Like a River
|DirectedBy = Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi
|WrittenBy = Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|07|29|df=y}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 4
|Title = Homecoming
|DirectedBy = Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi
|WrittenBy = Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|07|29|df=y}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 5
|Title = Love in the Time of Tumor
|DirectedBy = Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi
|WrittenBy = Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|07|29|df=y}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 6
|Title = Sufferning Breath
|DirectedBy = Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi
|WrittenBy = Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|07|29|df=y}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 7
|Title = Celebrating Death
|DirectedBy = Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi
|WrittenBy = Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|07|29|df=y}}
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Release
The series is all set to be released on ZEE5 on 29 July 2022.
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{IMDb title|tt21325070}}
- [https://www.zee5.com/web-series/details/paper-rocket/0-6-4z5185904 Paper Rocket] at ZEE5
Category:Tamil-language web series
Category:ZEE5 original programming
Category:Tamil-language romantic comedy television series