Then Chennai
| Then Chennai | |
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| Directed by | Ranga |
| Written by | Ranga |
| Produced by | Ranga |
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| Cinematography | Sarathkumar Mohan |
| Edited by | Elangghovan C M |
| Music by | Songs: Siva Pathmayan Score: Jen Martin |
Production company | RFC Productions |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Then Chennai (transl. South Chennai) is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written, produced and directed by Ranga. He also stars alongside Riya Murugan, Nitin Mehta, Elango Kumanan, Vatsan M Natarajan and others. The film has music composed by Jen Martin, cinematography handled by Sarathkumar Mohan and editing by Elangghovan C M. It was released in theatres on 13 December 2024.
Plot
Jason, a former Navy officer turned restaurant owner, discovers an abandoned child during the Covid lockdown. As he navigates the challenges of caring for the child, he finds support in Dr. Mega. As their bond deepens, Jason and his uncle Tony gets caught in a standoff between Rudranath's Security team and a mysterious gang. Will he overcome the unexpected obstacles and win her love?
Cast
- Ranga as Jason
- Riya Murugan as Dr.Mega
- Nitin Mehta as Ex Colonel Rudranath
- Elango Kumanan as Tony
- Vatsan M Natarajan as Sandeep
- Aaru Bala as Cook Babu
- Dhileepan as Inspector
- Suma as Jason's Mother
- Ram
- Vishal
Production
Set in South Chennai, the film is written, directed, and produced by a newcomer Ranga under his Ranga Film Company banner. He also plays the lead role.[1] The technical crew consists of Dada (2023) and Bloody Beggar (2024) fame Jen Martin as music composer, Sarathkumar Mohan as cinematographer and Elangghovan C M as the editor.[2]
Release
Theatrical
Then Chennai was released in theatres on 13 December 2024 across Tamil Nādu.
Home Media
Initially movie was streamed on Tentkotta OTT platform - Tamil from 31 January 2025.[3] Now began streaming in Dish TV's "Watcho" OTT platform[4]
Reception
A critic from Dina Thanthi wrote that the first half of the film may have been a bit slow in some places, but the latter half of the film was fast-paced. Siva Padmayan and Jen Martin's music is a strength of the film. Director Ranga Nathan has kept the central theme of restoring the ancestral place and has moved the scenes in a different direction in a lively and interesting way.[5] A critic from Hindu Tamil Thisai wrote that if the pace of the first half had been corrected to be slick like the second half, Then Chennai would have been included in the list of thrilling family thrillers.[6]
A critic from Dinakaran wrote that the film is a family action thriller drama and the screenplay should have been fast-paced. The reviewer added that the underwater scenes were canned in a commendable manner.[7] A critic from News Today wrote, "Despite minor screenplay flaws, the film’s heart lies in its sincere storytelling and authentic portrayal of a middle-class family’s struggles. With its fresh premise, gripping moments, and earnest performances, Then Chennai is an engaging entertainer worth watching".[8]
References
- ^ "தென் சென்னை". Maalai Malar (in Tamil). 12 December 2024. Archived from the original on 13 December 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ "தண்ணீருக்கு அடியில் உடற்பயிற்சி! ரிலீசுக்கு தயாராகும் புதிய திரில்லர் திரைப்படம் "தென் சென்னை"". Kumudam (in Tamil). 29 October 2024. Archived from the original on 14 November 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ "ஓ.டி.டி.யில் வெளியானது 'தென் சென்னை'". Dina Thanthi (in Tamil). 9 February 2024. Archived from the original on 10 February 2025. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
- ^ ""Then Chennai" in Watcho OTT platform". Dish TV (in Tamil). 12 June 2025. Archived from the original on 12 June 2025. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ^ "சினிமா விமர்சனம்- 'தென் சென்னை' திரைப்படம்". Dina Thanthi (in Tamil). 18 December 2024. Archived from the original on 25 January 2025. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
- ^ "திரை விமர்சனம்: தென்சென்னை". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 15 December 2024. Archived from the original on 3 January 2025. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
- ^ "தென்சென்னை விமர்சனம்..." Dinakaran (in Tamil). 15 December 2024. Archived from the original on 25 January 2025. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
- ^ "Then Chennai – Review". News Today. 14 December 2024. Archived from the original on 1 January 2025. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
External links
- Then Chennai at IMDb