Kundan Satti
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| Directed by | P. K. Aghasthi |
| Written by | Arangan Chinnathambi (dialogue) |
| Story by | P. K. Aghasthi |
| Produced by | S. A. Karthikeyan |
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| Edited by | B. S. Vasu |
| Music by | M. S. Amargeeth |
Production company | Shellammal Movie Makers |
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Running time | 106 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Kundan Satti is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language animated children's film directed by P. K. Aghasthi. It was released on 13 October 2023.[1]
Plot
Kundan Satti is set in the peaceful village of Koranattu Karuppur near Kumbakonam and follows the daily lives of a group of fifth-grade students. The story portrays their experiences at school and within the community, highlighting the challenges they face in balancing education, family expectations, and societal values. Throughout the film, the children learn important lessons about perseverance, the value of traditional foods, and the significance of maintaining personal and environmental hygiene. Respect for elders and the importance of cultural heritage are also emphasized as key themes. The narrative aims to inspire young audiences by promoting positive behavior, encouraging academic focus, and fostering an understanding of rural life in Tamil Nadu.
Cast and Crew
- Director: P. K. Aghasthi
- Producer: S. A. Karthikeyan
Awards and Recognition
Kundan Satti received the Generation Next – Grade Schooler: Student Animated Feature award at the Tamil Nadu Film Festival (TNFF) in 2024. The film was also honored at the Norwegian Tamil Film Festival with the Norway Tamil Film Award (NTFF). P. K. Aghasthi earned recognition as Best Young Director from a consortium of Tamil Nadu private schools and was praised by notable figures including the Governor of Telangana.
Voice cast
The title derives its name from the two lead characters Kundaeswaran and Sattiswaran.
- Sriram
- Vidyuth Srinivas
- Vishodhan
Production
Prior to release, the firm garnered attention for being directed by P. K. Aghasthi, a 12-year-old girl from Chennai.[2][3][4] She initially wanted to write a book on a story based in Kumbakonam but after learning animation during the COVID-19 lockdown, she wanted to make a film.[5] An audio release event was held in Chennai during February 2023.[6]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by M. S. Amargeeth and features three songs. The lyrics are written by Arangan. The songs are sung by Sriram, Vidyuth Srinivas and Vishodhan.
- "Chittu Kuruvi Pola"
- "Ooda Ooda" -
- "Theme Song"
Reception
The film was released on 13 October 2023 across theatres in Tamil Nadu. A critic from Maalai Malar praised the film intentions, but questioned the quality of the animation.[7] A reviewer from Thinaboomi gave the film a positive review.[8]
References
- ^ "Kundan Satti". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 26 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ "குண்டான் சட்டி அனிமேஷன் படம்". Dina Thanthi. 14 April 2023. Archived from the original on 16 May 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ "12 வயது மாணவி இயக்கிய 'குண்டான் சட்டி' படத்தின் ட்ரெய்லர் வெளியீடு". News7 Tamil. 13 February 2023. Archived from the original on 11 May 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ "இறுதிகட்டத்தில் குண்டான் சட்டி | kundan satti movie in the final stage". Dinamalar. 9 October 2023. Archived from the original on 16 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ "சாதனைக்கு ஏது வயது..! Kundan Satti Movie Team Interview | PK Agasthi | S.A Karthikeyan". 10 October 2023. Archived from the original on 26 October 2023. Retrieved 26 October 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ Kandhasamy, Suresh (14 February 2023). "Kundan Satti Movie Audio Launch". Kalakkal Cinema. Archived from the original on 1 April 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ "Kundan Satti". Maalai Malar. 13 October 2023. Archived from the original on 26 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ "குண்டான் சட்டி - விமர்சனம்". Thina Boomi. Archived from the original on 17 October 2023. Retrieved 26 October 2023.