Partner
Theatrical release poster
Directed byManoj Damodharan
Written byManoj Damodharan
Produced byGoli Surya Prakash
Starring
CinematographyShabeer Ahammed
Edited byPradeep E. Ragav
Music bySanthosh Dhayanidhi
Production
company
Royal Fortuna Creations
Release date
  • 25 August 2023 (2023-08-25)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Partner is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language science-fiction crime comedy film written and directed by Manoj Damodharan in his directorial debut. The film stars Aadhi Pinisetty, Hansika Motwani and Yogi Babu with Pallak Lalwani, Pandiarajan, Robo Shankar, John Vijay, Ravi Mariya, Tiger Thangadurai, Munishkanth, Rajendran, Myna Nandhini and Lollu Sabha Manohar in supporting roles.

Cast

Production

Production on the film began in March 2019, with the project marking the debut of director Manoj Damodaran, who had previously apprenticed under A. Sarkunam. Reported as a comedy with a science-fiction fantasy element, Aadhi was signed on to play the lead role, with Hansika Motwani in a role that would not represent the "typical Tamil cinema heroine".[1] Pallak Lalwani and Yogi Babu joined the team in further roles, with the makers hoping to complete and release the film within a period of six months.[2][3]

The COVID-19 pandemic subsequently delayed the completion and release of the film, with the makers later preparing the film for a mid-2023 release.[4] At the audio launch of the film in July 2023, alleged sexist comments made by comedian Robo Shankar were widely criticised.[5]

Music

The music for the film was composed by Santhosh Dhayanidhi.[6] The song "Raati" composed for 7UP Madras Gig was reused.

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Moonji"Madras MiranDeva, Gana Balachandar3:20
2."Raati"Mohan RajaBamba Bakya, Swagatha4:19
3."Aalana Vathikuchi"KabilanNeeti Mohan3:34
4."Colours of Love"KabilanShweta Mohan, Sean Roldan4:18
5."Colours of Love (Reprise)"KabilanSanthosh Dhayanidhi2:25
Total length:17:56

Release and reception

The film was released on 25 August 2023.[7]

Narayani M of Cinema Express gave it 2 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Partner could have worked well if there had been genuine efforts in writing good comedy."[8] Logesh Balachandran of The Times of India gave the film 2 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Aadhi Pinisetty's Partner contributes to the collection of mindless comedic films in Tamil cinema that struggle to elicit genuine laughter."[9]

References

  1. ↑ "Hansika, Aadhi to star in sci-fi comedy". The New Indian Express. 21 March 2019. Archived from the original on 25 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  2. ↑ "Aadhi, Hansika Motwani together in comedy sci-fi fantasy". Deccan Chronicle. March 22, 2019. Archived from the original on September 19, 2019. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Hansika, Aadhi to star in sci-fi comedy". Cinema Express. 20 March 2019. Archived from the original on 17 October 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  4. ↑ "Hansika-Aadhi film Partner gets release date". Cinema Express. 3 August 2023. Archived from the original on 3 August 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  5. ↑ "Robo Shankar faces backlash after passing comments on Hansika Motwani at the 'Partner' press conference". The Times of India. 2023-07-04. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2023-07-15. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  6. ↑ "Partner (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Songs: Partner (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) MP3 Tamil Songs by Santhosh Dhayanidhi Online Free on Gaana.com". Gaana. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  7. ↑ "Hansika-Aadhi film Partner gets release date". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 3 August 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  8. ↑ "Partner Movie Review: Aadhi, Hansika star in a loud, forgettable experience". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 25 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  9. ↑ "Partner Movie Review : A flat sci-fi comedy". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 25 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
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