PT Sir
| PT Sir | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Karthik Venugopal |
| Written by | Karthik Venugopal |
| Produced by | Ishari K. Ganesh |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Madhesh Manickam |
| Edited by | Prasanna GK |
| Music by | Hiphop Tamizha |
Production company | Vels Films International |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
PT Sir is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language sports comedy-drama film written and directed by Karthik Venugopal, and produced by Ishari K. Ganesh. The film stars Hiphop Tamizha Adhi in the titular role, alongside Kashmira Pardeshi, Anikha Surendran, Ilavarasu, Pandiarajan, Thiagarajan and Munishkanth.[1][2]
The film was officially announced in November 2022 under the tentative title HHT7, as it is Aadhi's seventh film as the lead actor, and the official title was announced in January 2023. Principal photography commenced the same month. It was predominantly shot in Chennai, in several legs, and wrapped by late-February 2024. The film has music composed by Hiphop Tamizha, cinematography handled by Madesh Manickam and editing by Prasanna GK.
Cast[edit]
- Hiphop Tamizha Aadhi as Kanagavel
- Kashmira Pardeshi as Vaanathi, Kanagavel's love interest
- Anikha Surendran as Nandhini
- Ilavarasu as Rathinam, Nandhini's father
- Pandiarajan as K.Selvaraj
- Thiagarajan as Guru Purushothaman (G.P), College Chairman
- Munishkanth as Marimuthu
- K. Bhagyaraj as Judge
- Prabhu as Adv. Manickavel, Vaanathi's father
- Devadarshini as Maheshwari, Kanagavel's mother
- Pattimandram Raja as Rajan, Kanagavel's father
Production[edit]
Development[edit]
On 14 November 2022, Aadhi, who is a part of the musical duo Hiphop Tamizha, was announced to feature in a venture, directed by Karthik Venugopal, who previously directed Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja (2019), and produced by Vels Films International LTD, headed by Ishari K. Ganesh.[2] Tentatively titled HHT7, a muhurat puja was held the following day in Chennai with the presence of the film's cast and crew.[3] The film's official title PT Sir was revealed on 12 January 2023.[4]
Filming[edit]
Principal photography began with the first schedule on 22 November 2022 in Chennai.[3] In February 2023, production moved to Erode.[5] Filming wrapped by 20 February 2024.[6][7]
Music[edit]
The music and background score is composed by Aadhi's musical group Hiphop Tamizha, in their maiden collaboration with Venugopal.[8]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kutty Pisasae" | Hiphop Tamizha | Hiphop Tamizha | 2:57 |
| 2. | "Nakkal Pudichavan" | Vignesh Srikanth | Hiphop Tamizha, Rihana | 3:51 |
Reception[edit]
Critical response[edit]
Roopa Radhakrishnan of The Times of India gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "It is a credit to Devadarshini’s performance that we are able to get past that and invest in the mother-son relationship between her and Adhi".[9]Bhuvanesh Chandar of The Hindu wrote, "It just so happens that any PR against victim-blaming might be good PR for our social media times, and you hope, at least, that the lesson from this PT Sir reaches its intended ears".[10]Manigandan KR of Times Now gave 3/5 stars and wrote "The film not only entertains, it also looks to create an awareness on certain behavioural patterns prevalent in society that inadvertently affect victims of sexual crimes".[11]Harshini S V of Film Companion wrote, "The film may not have been a happy ride as far as the watching experience is concerned, but to have conveyed a message about victim blaming, without diluting its seriousness, does leave you hoping that the message reaches the masses".[12]G Gowtham of India Herald wrote, "Now, it feels like a Maths teacher forcibly taking away the PT period!".[13]Narayani M of Cinema Express gave 2/5 stars and wrote, "The film does little more than blow the whistle for PT Sir's meteoric rise to bring justice to womenfolk".[14]
References[edit]
- ^ B, Jayabhuvaneshwari (13 January 2023). "Hiphop Adhi to film in Erode for PT Sir". Cinema Express. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ a b Bureau, The Hindu (16 May 2024). "'PT Sir' trailer: Hiphop Tamizha Adhi is a Physical Training teacher forced to fight back". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Hiphop Tamizha Adhi starts shooting for his next 'HHT7'". The Times of India. 22 November 2022. Archived from the original on 20 February 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ "Hip Hop Adhi's sports drama titled 'PT Sir'". The Times of India. 12 January 2023. Archived from the original on 20 February 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ "Hiphop Adhi to film in Erode for his next". The Times of India. 13 January 2023. Archived from the original on 20 February 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ "Actor-Composer Hiphop Tamizha Aadhi Completes Shooting For PT Sir". News18. 22 February 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (21 February 2024). "It's a wrap for Hiphop Tamizha Adhi's PT Sir". Cinema Express. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (8 May 2024). "'Kutty Pisasae' song from PT Sir out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ "PT Sir Movie Review: A Film Within The Clutches Of Commercial Cinema But With A Certain Amount Of Sensitivity". The Times of India. 24 May 2024.
- ^ "'PT Sir' movie review: Hiphop Tamizha Adhi bats for empowerment in this dull entertainer". The Hindu. 24 May 2024.
- ^ "PT Sir Review: A Film That Both Educates And Entertains". Times Now. 24 May 2024.
- ^ "PT Sir Review: This Social Drama Almost Gets Lost In Templated Writing Choices". Film Companion. 24 May 2024.
- ^ "PT Sir Movie Review - Feels like a Maths Period Class". India Herald. 24 May 2024.
- ^ "PT Sir Movie Review: A generic male saviour film that bites off more than it can chew". Cinema Express. 24 May 2024.
