Kuiko
Theatrical release poster
Directed byT. Arul Chezhian
Written byT. Arul Chezhian
Starring
CinematographyRajesh Yadav
Edited byRam Pandian
Music byAnthony Daasan
Kevin Miranda
Production
company
AST Films
Release date
  • 24 November 2023 (2023-11-24)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Kuiko is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language satirical comedy film, written and directed by T. Arul Chezhian. Produced by AST Films, with the film stars Vidharth and Yogi Babu in the lead roles. The film was released theatrically on 24 November 2023.

Cast

Production

The film was announced to the media by Lyca Productions in January 2023 as a part of the Netflix Pandigai online event. The film marked the debut of T. Arul Chezhian,a former Tamil Journalist who had previously written the story and screenplay for Aandavan Kattalai (2016).[1] The director initially titled the film as Kudiyiruntha Koil and shot the project throughout 2022, before shortening the title to Kuiko. During the production stage, the film underwent a change in producers with AST Films taking over from Lyca Productions.[2][3]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Anthony Daasan with one song by Kevin Miranda.[4] The song "Un Peru Maari" is based on the title song of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998).

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Segapazhagi"Kadal VendhanAnthony DaasanAnthony Daasan4:12
2."Adi Penne"T. Arul ChezhianAnthony DaasanMukesh4:16
3."Kezhavi Kattum"T. Arul ChezhianAnthony DaasanAnthony Daasan4:19
4."Malai Murasu"T. Arul ChezhianKevin MirandaKevin Miranda3:43
Total length:16:30

Release and reception

The film had a theatrical release on 24 November 2023 across Tamil Nadu. A reviewer from Cinema Express wrote that "this rural drama attempts to be full of emotions, but lacks an anchor" [5] In contrast, a reviewer from South First wrote that "Arul Chezhian's brilliant writing, outstanding performances by the actors, and organic humour make this film a must-watch", adding that the film was "a gem that needs to be celebrated".[6] A reviewer from Dinamalar also gave the film a positive review, rating it at 3.5 out of 5.[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Netflix Pandigai: Yogi Babu and Vidaarth to star in Lyca Production's film". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 2023-11-25. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  2. ↑ "Vidaarth and Yogi Babu join hands for Kuiko". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 2023-11-25. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  3. ↑ "Vidaarth and Yogi Babu film titled 'Kuiko'". The Times of India. November 1, 2023. Archived from the original on November 25, 2023. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Kuiko - All Songs - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn". JioSaavn. 10 November 2023. Archived from the original on 28 December 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  5. ↑ "Kuiko Movie Review: This rural drama attempts to be full of emotions, but lacks an anchor". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 2023-11-25. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  6. ↑ KR, Manigandan (November 25, 2023). "Kuiko review: Director Arul Chezhian crafts a masterpiece". Archived from the original on November 25, 2023. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  7. ↑ "குய்கோ". Dinamalar. January 30, 2017. Archived from the original on November 25, 2023. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
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