Kaaviya Thalaivan (English: Epic Hero) is a 2014 Tamil historical fiction film written and directed by Vasanthabalan. Set in early 20th century, the film is about the lives of two theatre artistes played by Siddharth and Prithviraj and the competition that exists between them in a small drama troupe. The former is the main lead whereas the latter one is the antagonist in the film. Nassar plays the role of a guru to these actors and the role of actress Vedhicka is inspired by the stage artist and singer K. B. Sundarambal. The original songs and film score were composed by A. R. Rahman. The film was dubbed into Malayalam as Pradhi Nayagan.Synopsis
Un hommage au cinéma tamoul des années 30/40 et, aux troupes de théâtre tamoul en voie de disparition. De 1920 à 1940, un voyage dans la vie d’artistes de théâtre tamoul, à travers leur amitié, leur amour et leurs rivalités. Sans être un biopic, Vasanthabalan reconnait s'être inspiré de quelques artistes de l’époque tels que K.B. Sundarambal, ou encore de S.G. Kittappa, doyens des théâtres musicaux de Madurai, capitale culturelle de l'Etat du Tamil Nadu, en Inde.
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