Seyal
{{short description|2018 Indian Tamil-language film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2019}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Seyal
| image = Seyal.jpg
| alt =
| caption =
| director = Ravi Abbulu
| producer = CR Rajan
| writer = Ravi Abbulu
| screenplay =
| starring = Rajan Tejeshwar
Tharushi
Chammak Chandra
Vinodhini
| music = Siddharth Vipin
| cinematography = Elaiyaraja
| editing = Nirmal
| studio = CR Creations
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|2018|05|18|df=yes}}
| runtime = 130 minutes
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| native_name =
| based_on =
}}
Seyal ({{translation|Action}}) is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Ravi Abbulu in his comeback. The film stars Rajan Tejeshwar and Tharushi with Chammak Chandra, Renuka, Ramdoss and Vinodhini Vaidyanathan in supportive roles. Siddharth Vipin was hired to score music for the film while cinematography is handled by A. Elaiyaraja.{{Cite web|url=https://www.maalaimalar.com/Cinema/Review/2018/05/19131209/1164228/Seyal-Movie-Review.vpf|title=செயல்|date=2018-05-19|website=Maalaimalar|language=English|access-date=2018-12-27|archive-date=27 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181227181453/https://www.maalaimalar.com/Cinema/Review/2018/05/19131209/1164228/Seyal-Movie-Review.vpf|url-status=live}} The film was released on 18 May 2018 alongside Ilaiyaraaja musical combo 18.05.2009 and received average reviews from the audience.{{Citation|title=Seyal Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Seyal by Times of India|newspaper=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/seyal/movie-review/64231889.cms|access-date=2018-12-27}}
Synopsis
A youngster thrashes a gangster following a minor altercation. The gangster who suffers a loss of face, now seeks revenge.
Cast
- Rajan Tejeshwar as Karthik
- Tharushi as Aarathi
- Chammak Chandra as Dandapani
- Vinodhini as Dandapani's wife
- Sai Dheena as Seva
- Jayabalan as Thimingalam
- Ramdoss
- Renuka as Karthik's mother
Production
The film was announced by director Ravi Abbulu who made his comeback as film director after 17 long years as he last directed Vijay starrer Shahjahan in 2001.{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/may/21/a-comeback-after-17-years-for-director-ravi-abbulu-1817678.html|title=A comeback after 17 years for director Ravi Abbulu|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2018-12-27|archive-date=27 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181227133203/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/may/21/a-comeback-after-17-years-for-director-ravi-abbulu-1817678.html|url-status=live}} The director lamenting himself that he had to wait for a long time to direct films in order to choose good scripts. The director hired Telugu actor Rajan Tejeshwar in the male lead role who eventually made his Tamil film debut and the film is produced by Rajan Tejeshwar's father CR Rajan under his production banner CR Creations.{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/190518/seyal-movie-review-debutant-rajan-tejeshwar-does-a-decent-job.html|title=Seyal movie review: Debutant Rajan Tejeshwar does a decent job|last=Subramanian|first=Anupama|date=2018-05-19|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en|access-date=2018-12-27|archive-date=27 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181227133416/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/190518/seyal-movie-review-debutant-rajan-tejeshwar-does-a-decent-job.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/telugu-actor-rajan-tejeshwar-to-debut-in-tamil-film/articleshow/63998522.cms|title=Telugu actor Rajan Tejeshwar to debut in Tamil film|website=The Times of India|date=2 May 2018 |access-date=2018-12-27|archive-date=8 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190108114031/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/telugu-actor-rajan-tejeshwar-to-debut-in-tamil-film/articleshow/63998522.cms|url-status=live}} Another Telugu film actor Chammak Chandra was also hired to play a supporting role in the film as the latter also made his Tamil film debut alongside the lead actor.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2018/may/22/baby-steps-in-tamil-cinema-6140.html|title=Baby steps in Tamil cinema|website=Cinema Express|access-date=2018-12-27|archive-date=27 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181227230202/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2018/may/22/baby-steps-in-tamil-cinema-6140.html|url-status=live}}
Soundtrack
The music for the film is scored by Siddharth Vipin and the soundtrack was launched on 5 January 2018 consisting of four songs.{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/seyal-tamil-movie-trailer.html|title=Seyal Tamil movie trailer|date=2017-12-29|website=Behindwoods|access-date=2018-12-27|archive-date=27 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181227133139/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/seyal-tamil-movie-trailer.html|url-status=live}} Lalithanand penned lyrics for the songs. The album was well received by the audience.
{{Infobox album
| name = Seyal (Original Motion Picture)
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = Siddharth Vipin
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 5 January 2018
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = Feature film soundtrack
| length = 16:44
| label = TrendMusic
| producer =
| prev_title = 1971: Beyond Borders
| prev_year = 2017
| next_title = Junga
| next_year = 2018
}}
{{Track listing|headline=Soundtrack|extra_column=Singer(s)|total_length=|title1=Vittu Thallu|music1=Siddharth Vipin|extra1=Jagadeesh|length1=3:27|title2=Maatikiten|music2=Siddharth Vipin|extra2=Aysha Farheen|length2=4:11|title3=Neeva Uyre|music3=Siddharth Vipin|extra3=Chinmayi
Karthik|length3=5:03|title4=Kozhi Mutte|music4=Siddharth Vipin|extra4=Anthony Daasan|length4=4:03}}
References
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