News

Mumbai, Dec 12 (Ians) A good background score is a rarity these days in films and webseries. This is where the hit Tamil Ott series ‘Vadhandhi – The Fable of Velonie stands out because its the result of around 100 musicians working on it together to create the magical score.

Music director Simon King brought together more than 40 singers and 100 musicians for the title track of the series which blends 17th and 18th century inspired local Tamil choir with the revered Budapest orchestra.

Sharing his process of composing music for the series, Simon King said, “When we decided that we are going for choral music and choral arrangements, the first challenge was to get a good choir. There were a lot of voices needed, and they should be able to pronounce and sing perfectly. Mr. Ku Karthik, our lyricist, used ancient Tamil literature text to write the lyrics in a very old Tamil...

A musical fusion like never before! Background score plays an extremely crucial role in a thriller film or series, with the power to elevate the twists and turns, making it even more exciting. Prime Video’s Tamil Original series- ‘Vadhandhi – The Fable of Velonie’, has music director Simon King to credit for the one-of-a-kind title track that amplifies the pivotal seat-jumping moments in the series even more.

Sung by 40 singers, the title track is an unprecedented blend of 17th and 18th century inspired local Tamil choir with the revered Budapest orchestra, as Simon King brought together 100 musicians from around the world.

Sharing his process of composing music for the series, Simon King said, “When we decided that we are going for choral music and choral arrangements, the first challenge was to get a good choir. There were a lot of voices needed, and they should be able to pronounce and sing perfectly.

Actor-director-screenwriter S J Surya, whose Tamil webseries ‘Vadhandhi: The Fable of Velonie’ has been getting a positive response, has praised the show’s creator and director Andrew Louis for his work.

The actor said that he was left surprised at “many, many places” about himself and his craft during the making of the series.

He said: “There was a scene where I had to do a single take. No cut. Though you know the lines, you memorise the lines, you are prepared but when you are giving the take, that is a different ball game. At so many places, Andrew sir created a space for me.”

Surya plays a cop who is investigating the murder of a young girl. ‘Vadhandhi: The Fable of Velonie’, which makes a good use of the Rashomon-effect, tells the story from three different perspectives: those of a cop (Surya), a novelist captivated by the girl...

ReviewCreated by Andrew Louis, the Amazon Prime series is a nauseating spectacle intended for the gaze of cishet men.Bharathy SingaravelAmazon Prime videoKollywood is already rife with cop heroes whose violence and extra-judicial measures are feverishly celebrated on screen. Now, enter police procedural crime dramas. Written and directed by Andrew Louis, Vadhandhi – The Fable of Velonie streaming on Amazon Prime Video stars Sj Suryah playing Vivkek, a cop on a mission to solve the murder of an 18-year-old woman. The first episode tries too hard to establish how young and pretty Velonie (Sanjana) is, and how men are obsessed with her, until her terrible death. The scenes make your skin crawl, and once you are sufficiently triggered, Suryah makes an entry as a sardonic cop, coolly justifying encounter-killings. As is often enough in Tamil cinema, the victim is a woman with no agency, solely placed in the story to be lusted after,...

Such is the crossover between film and TV that “Vadhandhi – The Fable of Velonie” is only the latest streaming series to find itself a prominent slot at a major film festival.

The eight-part Tamil-language crime thriller will upload to Amazon Prime Video from Dec. 2. But the International Film Festival of India will first give a special edit of the show a cinema screening on Nov 27.

With a title that means ‘rumors’ in English, the series is set in a small town where nothing is quite as it seems. The focus is on Velonie, a beautiful debutante (portrayed by newcomer Sanjana) who is complex and mysterious and whose back story is murky. Vivek, a cop (portrayed by multihyphenate S.J. Suryah), who is both troubled and determined, is on her case trying to penetrate through the layers of the town, his suspect and himself. It is not clear that he will be able to build a case,...

If entertainment preferences across India have undergone a sea change over the last few years, much of the credit goes to Ott platforms that are bringing interesting concepts.

Prime Video’s Tamil Original series- Vadhandhi – The Fable of Velonie set to stream from December 2, is based around the theme of rumours.

Produced by Pushkar and Gayatri under their banner Wallwatcher Films, the 8-episode series is created, written, directed by Andrew Louis.

Vadhandhi, which means rumours, delves into the world of young and beautiful Velonie, played by debutante Sanjana, whose story is riddled with rumours. A troubled but determined cop, played by S.J. Suryah, finds himself caught in the web of lies but is hell-bent on finding the truth.

Backing a series with such an unconventional theme, Pushkar and Gayatri elaborated on what intrigued them about it, “Watching a series is a form of tourism – very similar to how people travel or search online for imagery.

Much like fire, and rumours, the trailer of Prime Video’s Tamil Original series- Vadhandhi – The Fable of Velonie has been unfurling, and reaching audiences all over the country. Produced by Pushkar and Gayatri under their banner- Wallwatcher Films, the 8-episode series created, written, directed by Andrew Louis is all set to premiere on 2nd December.

Vadhandhi, which means rumours, takes you into the world of young and beautiful Velonie, played by debutante, Sanjana, whose story is riddled with rumours. A troubled but determined cop, played by S J Suryah, finds himself caught in the web of lies but is hell-bent on finding the truth.

Dissecting the premise, Andrew shared more about how he came up with this concept. He said, “I was toying with the idea of Vadhandhi for a very long time. It’s all the things that we come across in daily life, all the cases that...

Prime Video today unveiled the gripping trailer of its widely anticipated, Amazon Original series, Vadhandhi – The Fable of Velonie, a Tamil crime thriller. Marking the streaming debut of multifaceted film personality S J Suryah, the series is produced by Pushkar and Gayatri of Wallwatcher Films and is created by Andrew Louis. The series also brings popular actress Laila to streaming and marks the debut of Sanjana, as they bring to life a complex and thrilling storyline, along with treasured icons of Tamil cinema M Nasser, Vivek Prasanna, Kumaran Thangarajan and Smruthi Venkat in pivotal roles.

The trailer gives us a sneak-peek into the journey of a determined cop Vivek (played by S J Suryah) who finds himself fixated on solving the murder of an 18-year-old Velonie. Untangling a web of lies and deceit, the show is riddled with ‘rumours’ as the name Vadhandhi suggests, examining the frailty of human relationships and perceptions.

OTTFilmmaker duo Pushkar and Gayatri, who rose to fame with the Tamil film ‘Vikram Vedha’, are on board as the creative producers for ‘Vadhandi: The Fable of Velonie’.Tnm StaffTwitter/ Amazon Prime VideoFollowing the release of the Tamil web series Suzhal, filmmaker duo Pushkar and Gayatri are gearing up for the release of their next series, Vadhandhi: The Fable of Velonie. Like Suzhal, the webseries will be premiering on over-the-top (Ott) platform Amazon Prime Video. The ace filmmaker duo’s last series, Suzhal: The Vortex, featured actor Aishwarya Rajesh in the lead, as well as Kathir, Sriya Reddy and Radhakrishnan Parthiban in significant roles. Vadhandhi: The Fable of Velonie has been produced by Pushkar and Gayatri under their banner, Wallwatcher Films, and was created by Andrew Louis. The eight-episode thriller will be streaming in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada from December 2. A poster from the series, featuring actor Sj Suryah as a police officer,...

Prime Video has announced the global premiere of Amazon Original series, ‘Vadhandhi – The Fable of Velonie’. Following the critically acclaimed Suzhal – The Vortex, this edge-of-the-seat Tamil crime thriller, has been produced by Pushkar and Gayatri under their banner, Wallwatcher Films and has been created by Andrew Louis. The eight-episode thriller will also be available in Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada starting 2nd December.

Much like its title Vadhandhi, which means rumours, the show takes you into the world of young and beautiful Velonie, played by debutante, Sanjana, whose story is riddled with rumours. A troubled but determined cop, played by S J Suryah, finds himself caught in the web of lies but is hell bent on finding the truth. The rich and layered tapestry of the small town makes the fable of Velonie even more complex but enigmatic. The show also features an ensemble cast including celebrated actors like Laila,...