Marakkuma Nenjam (transl. Can the heart forget?) is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Raako.Yoagandran.[1] The film stars Rakshan, Dheena and Malina in the lead roles. The film was produced by Raghu Yelluru, Ramesh Panchagnula, Janardhan Chowdary, Raako.Yoagandran and under the banners of Filia Entertainment Pvt Ltd., Kuviyam Mediaworks.[2]

Marakkuma Nenjam
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRaako.Yoagandran
Written byRaako.Yoagandran
Produced by
  • Raghu Yelluru
  • Ramesh Panchagnula
  • Janardhan Chowdary
  • Raako.yoagandran
Starring
CinematographyGopi Duraisamy
Edited by
  • Balamurali
  • Shashank Mali
Music bySachin Warrier
Production
companies
  • Filia Entertainment Pvt Ltd
  • Kuviyam Mediaworks
Distributed byS Picture
Release date
  • 2 February 2024 (2024-02-02)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

The film was release in theatres on 2 February 2024. The film was received negative reviews from critics and audiences.

Cast

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  • Rakshan as Karthik
  • Dheena as Salim
  • Malina as Priyadarshini
  • Prankster Rahul as Gautham
  • Swetha Venugopal as Saranya
  • Munishkanth as Karthikeyan  
  • Muthazhagan Dhrona as Raghav
  • Arun Kurian as Arjun

Production

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The Pooja ceremony of Marakkuma Nenjam was scheduled for 20 July 2022.[3] The film was shot across Kanyakumari[4][5] and the first schedule of the filming was completed in September 2022.[6] The first look was released on 15 May 2023.[7] This film is the lead debut for Rakshan.[8]

Soundtrack

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The soundtrack was composed by Sachin Warrier.[9]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Saaral Aagindra Mazhai"ThamaraiShweta Mohan3:55
2."Netrum Indrum"ThamaraiSachin Warrier4:44
3."Vaanilai"ThamaraiHitha5:07
4."Thudikkum Nenjam"ThamaraiSathyaprakash, Sanah Moidutty3:43
5."Kaalam – The Nostalgia"Paa. ViSachin Warrier3:20
6."Vaazhaki – Break the Barrier"Raako.YogandranNiranj Suresh, Vozhi2:59
Total length:23:48

Release

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The film was released in theaters on 2 February 2024.[10][11]

Reception

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Critical response

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Roopa Radhakrishnan of The Times of India who gave 2.5 out of 5 stars and stated that, "Alas, all said and done, the clear highlight of Marakkuma Nenjam is Sachin Warrier’s soundtrack, which perfectly captures the mood of what the film was going for even more than the film itself".[12] Jayabhuvaneshwari B of Cinema Express who gave 1.5 out of 5 stars and stated that, "But when these films keep going back to age-old tropes and predictable plotlines, we can't help but wonder, "Haven't these 'high school filmmakers' learned their lessons yet?".[13] Manigandan KR of Times Now who gave 1.5 out of 5 stars and stated that, "In short, Marakkuma Nenjam fails to impress".[14]

References

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  1. ^ "'Saaral Aagindra Mazhai' song from Rakshan's Marakkuma Nenjam out". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Marakkuma Nenjam". The Times of India. 13 January 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 13 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
  3. ^ "பெயரிடப்படாத புதிய திரைப்படத்தின் நாயகனாக அறிமுகமாகும் ரக்சன்". Virakesari.lk. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
  4. ^ "ஹீரோவாக அறிமுகமாகும் நடிகர் ரக்‌ஷன் – பூஜையுடன் படப்பிடிப்பு துவக்கம்". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 16 July 2022. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
  5. ^ undefined. "முன்னணி நடிகர் படத்தில் ரக்சன்...! வைரலாகும் வீடியோ...!". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
  6. ^ "Vj Rakshan new movie shooting first schedule wrapped". Behindwoods. 7 September 2022. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
  7. ^ "First look poster of Rakshan's Marakkuma Nenjam". The Times of India. 15 May 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
  8. ^ "Trailer of Rakshan's Marakkuma Nenjam out". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
  9. ^ "Marakkuma Nenjam Songs: Marakkuma Nenjam MP3 Tamil Songs by Sachin Warrier Online Free on Gaana.com". Gaana. Archived from the original on 15 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  10. ^ "Marakkuma Nenjam gets a release date". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
  11. ^ "நடிகர் ரக்சன் நடித்திருக்கும் 'மறக்குமா நெஞ்சம்' படத்தின் வெளியீட்டு திகதி அறிவிப்பு". Virakesari.lk (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
  12. ^ "Marakkuma Nenjam Movie Review: A Film That Fails To Achieve What Its Soundtrack Gets Right". The Times of India. 2 February 2024.
  13. ^ "Marakumma Nenjam Movie Review: This back-to-school tale is bland and full of cliches". Cinema Express. 2 February 2024. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
  14. ^ "Marakkuma Nenjam Movie Review: VJ Rakshan, Malina Starrer Stumbles With Unconvincing Plot". Times Now. 2 February 2024. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
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