Cocktail is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by debutante Ra.Vijaya Murugan, and starring Yogi Babu, Niviksha Naidu, Mithun Maheswaran, Pugazh, KPY Bala and Kawin. The film was released on 10 July 2020.[1]
| Cocktail | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Ra.Vijaya Murugan |
| Produced by | P. G. Muthiah M Deepa |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | R. J. Raveen |
| Edited by | S.N. Fazil |
| Music by | Sai Bhaskar |
Production company | P G Media Works |
| Distributed by | ZEE5 Tentkotta (Outside India) |
Release date |
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Running time | 132 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Synopsis
editA story about a missing idol that was made by the Chola kings 450 years ago.
Cast
edit- Yogi Babu as Don
- Niviksha Naidu as Ammu
- Mithun Maheswaran as Anbu
- KPY Bala as Pandi
- Pugazh as Local
- Kawin as Age
- Meghana Ellen as Tamizheni
- Sayaji Shinde as Rajamanickam
- Mime Gopi as JP, gang leader
- Mohamed Kuraishi as Ganesh, JP's assistant
- Swaminathan as the flat secretary
- Bava Lakshmanan as a security guard
- Supergood Subramani as a police officer
- Saravana Sakthi
Release
editThe film was initially scheduled to have a theatrical release in March 2020,[2][3][4] but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the makers opted for an OTT release directly on ZEE5 on 10 July 2020.[5] The film features a cockatoo in an important role and is the first Indian film to feature the bird.[6]
Music
editThe songs are composed by Sai Bhaskar.[7]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sajanalobia" | Gana Joe Papa, Sai Bhaskar | Gaana Joe Papa, Gana Guna, Udhay Kannan | 3:19 |
| 2. | "Cocktail Party" | Sai Bhaskar | Paul Prakash | 3:30 |
| 3. | "Kambakara Machaney" | Sai Bhaskar | Gana Balachander, Sugandh Shekar, Sai Bhaskar | 3:10 |
| 4. | "Pride Of Vetri Vel Murugan (Theme)" | Sai Bhaskar | 1:47 | |
| Total length: | 11:46 | |||
Critical reception
editThe Hindu stated "The film’s core plot is ripped from ‘The Hangover’ films, but the prudent way it has been shot could be a guide to filmmakers preparing to work under COVID-19 restrictions."[8] The New Indian Express stated "It’s a compliment to films like Cocktail when they get reviewed, when we offer evidence that we have indeed subjected ourselves to their torment."[9]
References
edit- ^ Ravichander, L (10 July 2020). "Cocktail: Non-pretentious light-hearted tale". Telangana Today. Archived from the original on 10 July 2020. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- ^ "Yogi Babu's 'Molotov Cocktail' release date revealed". The Times of India. 18 February 2020. Archived from the original on 14 July 2020. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- ^ "Yogi Babu's Cocktail to release on March 20". The Times of India. 14 March 2020. Archived from the original on 17 March 2020. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- ^ "Yogi Babu's 'Cocktail' teaser". The Times of India. 22 February 2020. Archived from the original on 17 March 2022. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- ^ "Yogi Babu's Cocktail set for an OTT release". The Times of India. 10 June 2020. Archived from the original on 1 July 2020. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- ^ "Yogi Babu to play the lead in Cocktail, 'India's first film to star a cockatoo'". Cinema Express. 12 April 2019. Archived from the original on 5 July 2020. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- ^ "Cocktail". Archived from the original on 30 January 2021. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
- ^ Kumar, Pradeep (10 July 2020). "'Cocktail' movie review: Yogi Babu-starrer is a flawed drink". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 1 August 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
- ^ "'Cocktail' movie review: A dreadful brew that stinks of bad humour". The New Indian Express. 11 July 2020. Archived from the original on 15 July 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
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