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| ''Behindwoods'' gave a mixed review and wrote, "Kundakka Mandakka is a movie for the front benchers and is a sure hit in the B and C theatres. Asokan, a debutant director, literally scares the masses with the presentation."<ref>http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Reviews/reviews1/kundakkamandakka/tamil-movie-review-kundakkamandakka.html</ref> | ''Behindwoods'' gave a mixed review and wrote, "Kundakka Mandakka is a movie for the front benchers and is a sure hit in the B and C theatres. Asokan, a debutant director, literally scares the masses with the presentation."<ref>http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Reviews/reviews1/kundakkamandakka/tamil-movie-review-kundakkamandakka.html</ref> | ||
| ''Indiaglitz'' gave a positive review and wrote, "Parthiban as usual comes up with tricks, which always ends up Vadivelu in trouble, and is pretty sharp in his repartee and witticisms. He has a way with words and it comes naturally to him. Vadivelu provides relief at many places in the movie while Lakshmi Rai oozes glamour all through. Director Ashokan shows some sparkle in handling earthy humor.Though the essential idea is old, the film does evoke plenty of laughs."<ref>http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/7696.html</ref> | ''Indiaglitz'' gave a positive review and wrote, "Parthiban as usual comes up with tricks, which always ends up Vadivelu in trouble, and is pretty sharp in his repartee and witticisms. He has a way with words and it comes naturally to him. Vadivelu provides relief at many places in the movie while Lakshmi Rai oozes glamour all through. Director Ashokan shows some sparkle in handling earthy humor. Though the essential idea is old, the film does evoke plenty of laughs."<ref>http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/7696.html</ref> | ||
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2005 Indian film| Kundakka Mandakka | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Ashokan |
| Written by | Ashokan |
| Produced by | SG Films |
| Starring | Parthiban Vadivelu Lakshmi Rai Mallika |
| Music by | Bharathwaj |
| Release date |
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| Running time | 150 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Kundakka Mandakka is a South Indian Tamil comedy film released in 2005, produced by SG Films.
Plot Summary
The movie is all about Ilangovan aka Ilango (Parthiban), a middle-class youth, who dreams to get his sister Kavitha (Mallika of Autograph fame) married to a millionaire. He is all very keen on becoming rich and falls in love with Roopa (Lakshmi Rai), daughter of a rich industrialist. Now and then Ilango comes across Chellappa (Vadivelu), a petty thief, and takes him for a fun ride. A sequence of events makes Ilango realize that money is not everything in life. He finally, along with Chellappa, takes efforts to get his sister married to the boy, whom she loved.
Cast
- Parthiban as Ilangovan aka Ilango
- Vadivelu as Chellappa
- Lakshmi Rai as Roopa
- Mallika as Kavitha
- Madhan Bob
Reception
Critical Reception
The movie received average reviews from critics.
Malathi Rangarajan of The Hindu gave a mixed review wrote, "Don't look for coherence or logic in `Kundakka Mandakka,' because most of the time it is inane humour that rules."
Sify gave a negative review and wrote, "Enough endured. Instead of viewing this farce, stay at home and watch cartoon network!"
Behindwoods gave a mixed review and wrote, "Kundakka Mandakka is a movie for the front benchers and is a sure hit in the B and C theatres. Asokan, a debutant director, literally scares the masses with the presentation."
Indiaglitz gave a positive review and wrote, "Parthiban as usual comes up with tricks, which always ends up Vadivelu in trouble, and is pretty sharp in his repartee and witticisms. He has a way with words and it comes naturally to him. Vadivelu provides relief at many places in the movie while Lakshmi Rai oozes glamour all through. Director Ashokan shows some sparkle in handling earthy humor. Though the essential idea is old, the film does evoke plenty of laughs."
Box Office
The film flopped at the box office. But, due to it's screening on TV, especially the comedy sequneces, it has come to be regarded as an enjoyable and entertaining film.
References
- http://www.hindu.com/fr/2005/10/14/stories/2005101401010200.htm
- http://www.sify.com/movies/kundakka-mandakka-review-tamil-13960357.html
- http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Reviews/reviews1/kundakkamandakka/tamil-movie-review-kundakkamandakka.html
- http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/7696.html
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