'''Indira Point''' (formerly known as '''Pygmalion Point''' and for a brief period of time as '''India Point'''{{Fact|date=August 2008}}) is situated on the island of [[Great Nicobar]] in the [[Nicobar Islands]], eastern [[Indian Ocean]], and it represents the southernmost point of land in the territory of [[India]]. The point is located in the [[Union Territory]] of [[Andaman and Nicobar Islands]] and is named in honour of [[Indira Gandhi]].
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'''''Kuruvi''''' ({{lang-ta| குருவி}}, [[English language|English]]: ''Courier'') is a [[2008 in film|2008]] [[Tamil language|Tamil]] [[Musical film|musical]] and [[action]] film. Directed and co-written by [[Dharani (director)|Dharani]] and produced by [[Udhayanidhi Stalin]] its stars [[Joseph Vijay|Vijay]], [[Trisha Krishnan]] and [[Suman (actor)|Suman]] in the lead roles. [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]], [[Ashish Vidyarthi]], [[Manivannan]] and [[Malavika]] played other roles in the movie.
Although [[Kanyakumari (town)|Kanyakumari]] is the southernmost tip of the [[Indian subcontinent]] itself, Indira Point was the furthest south on Indian soil until the [[tsunami]] generated by the [[2004 Indian Ocean earthquake]] inundated much of its area, partly submerging the [[lighthouse]]. However, [[geologists]] have stated that the sea is slowly starting to retreat back to its original position.
The film revolves around a son who declares revenge on the villain, who betrayed and caused the mysterious disappearance of his father by stealing a diamond. The son in his attempt to recover his dues ends up stealing the villain’s precious diamond and also wins the heart of his sister, who runs away with him to Chennai to avoid a marriage with her brother’s henchman. How the son single handedly takes on the mining mafia and finally annihilates them, forms the crux of the story.
Prior to release, ''Kuruvi'', became high anticipated due to the combination of the director and the lead actors who had previously created the [[2004]]-blockbuster ''[[Ghilli]]''. The film opened to Indian audiences after several delays, on [[3 May]], [[2008]] to bad reviews.
*[http://photogallery.hosuronline.com/IndiraPoint/ Indira point Photo Gallery]
*[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/975380.cms Indira point falls off the map]
*[http://cires.colorado.edu/~bilham/IndonesiAndaman2004_files/IndiraPointSubsidence.htm Photo of the submerged lighthouse in Indira point after the Tsunami]
'''Kuruvi - Certainly not ‘Gilli’ '''
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Much was expected on Vijay starrer ‘Kuruvi’ since it brings back the successful ‘Gilli’ team. The Vijay, Trisha, Dharani and Vidyasagar quartet oozed abundance energy and ‘Gilli’ turned out to be a racy entertainer, going on to become a blockbuster.
When they teamed together again, obviously expectations soared to greater heights. Unfortunately, ‘Kuruvi’ has failed to live up to expectations and the pep and energy in ‘Gilli’ was sorely missed in ‘Kuruvi’.
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Dharani, known for rendering right commercial elements in his movie, has handled a wafer-thin storyline. He has tried his best to sustain the momentum, which works out in parts.
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All credit to Vijay, who manages to leave his screen presence in his usual self. He fights, romances and tries his hand at comedy. The actor with a mass fan-following has tried to play to the gallery.
The on-screen chemistry between Trisha and Vijay deserve a special mention. The bubbly Trisha fits the bill well. Though she has limited scope to perform, unlike ‘Gilli’, she is right there delivering one of her best. Suman continues from where he left in ‘Sivaji’. As a baddie, he performs what one expects of him. The scene stealer is Vivek, who with his usual punch lines walks away with applause.
Music composer Vidyasagar's groovy music is good specially the number Darna..., which will rock the front-benchers.
In a nutshell, the movie is about Vetrivel (Vijay), a racer in Chennai, who sets out to free his father Singamuthu (Manivannan) and his peers who are bonded laborers in a mine run by Kocha (Suman) and Konda Reddy (Ashish).
In the meantime, he also finds time to romance Kocha's sister Devi (Trisha), who falls in love when he comes to her brother's place in Malaysia as part of his mission.
Special pat to producer Udayanidhi Stalin for spending his might to bring grandeur on screen. Dharani, known for his commercially masalas, disappoints those expecting the same from him. It can be enjoyed only in parts.
‘Kuruvi’, a racy thriller loaded with romance and action, is a sure treat for Vijay fans.
==Cast==
The cast from the film was minimal, mainly focused on the three lead actors. Furthermore several actors whom appeared, were a part of the director's previous [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] venture, ''[[Ghilli]]''.
* '''[[Joseph Vijay|Vijay]]''' as '''Vetrivel'''. Vetrivel alias ''Kuruvi'', plays the lead character of the film, who fights to release the people captivated by ''Koccha'' at an illegal diamond quarry in Cuddapah including Vetrivel's father Singamuthu. Furthermore his love interest in the film is ''Devi'', who happens to be the sister of ''Koccha''.[[Image:Kuruvi-Stills-77.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The lead pair as portrayed in the film, [[Trisha Krishnan]] and [[Joseph Vijay|Vijay]].]]
* '''[[Trisha Krishnan]]''' as '''Devi'''. Devi plays the lead female protoganist in the film. She opts to migrate to [[Chennai]] with ''Vetrivel'', following taunts that she would marry a henchmen of her brother, ''Koccha''.
* '''[[Suman (actor)|Suman]]''' as '''Koccha'''. Koccha imprisons ''Singamuthu'' for discovering the illegal diamond mining operation. Gocha also has a mafia business in [[Malaysia]]. His rule and occupation is under threat by the son of ''Singamuthu'', ''Vetrivel'', who also loves Kocha's sister.
* '''[[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]]''' as '''Ops'''. ''Ops'' is the hilarious sidekick to ''Vetrivel'', who leads him to [[Malaysia]].
* '''[[Manivannan]]''' as '''Singamuthu'''. '''Singamuthu''' is Vetrivel's father who mysteriously disappears when he goes and meets '''Koccha''' for some money that he owes him and eventually imprisons him. His son, ''Vetrivel'', decides to attack ''Singamuthu'' in avenge for what had happened to his father.
* '''[[Ashish Vidyarthi]]''' as '''Konda Reddy'''. ''Konda Reddy'' is Koccha's business partner in [[Andhra Pradesh]], and becomes another force, trying to stop ''Vetrivel'' from succeeding.
* '''[[Nassar]]''' as '''Raj'''. Nassar plays the role of the general of the police encounter squad targetting the mafia businesses.
* '''[[Malavika]]''' in a '''[[cameo appearance]]'''. Malavika appears in the song ''Dandaana Darna'', making a guest appearance.
==Soundtrack==
The soundtrack to ''Kuruvi'' were released internationally on [[April 16]], [[2008]]. The function was attended by the majority of the cast and crew involved as well, as [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]], who had acted under the director previously. The soundtrack consisted of six songs composed by [[Vidyasagar (music director)|Vidyasagar]], which received good reviews by many [[critic]]s and became chartbusters.
* '''Happy New Year''' sung by Yogi B, Dr. Burn and [[Sunidhi Chauhan]]
* '''Dandaana Darna''' sung by Sangeeth Althipur
* '''Thaen Thaen Thaen''' sung by [[Udit Narayan]] and [[Shreya Goshal]]
* '''Palaanadhu Palaanadhu''' sung by [[Vidyasagar (music director)|Vidyasagar]] and S. Rajalakshmi
* '''Theme Music''' sung by Praveen Mani, Dr. Burn, Ranina and Suvi
* '''Mozha Mozhannu''' sung by KK and [[Anuradha Sriram]]
==Box Office==
The movie is condidered to be a flop eventhough it managed to have average collections.
The film revolves around a son who declares revenge on the villain, who betrayed and caused the mysterious disappearance of his father by stealing a diamond. The son in his attempt to recover his dues ends up stealing the villain’s precious diamond and also wins the heart of his sister, who runs away with him to Chennai to avoid a marriage with her brother’s henchman. How the son single handedly takes on the mining mafia and finally annihilates them, forms the crux of the story.
Prior to release, Kuruvi, became high anticipated due to the combination of the director and the lead actors who had previously created the 2004-blockbuster Ghilli. The film opened to Indian audiences after several delays, on 3 May, 2008 to bad reviews.
Review (Courtesy : India Glitz.Com)
Kuruvi - Certainly not ‘Gilli’
Much was expected on Vijay starrer ‘Kuruvi’ since it brings back the successful ‘Gilli’ team. The Vijay, Trisha, Dharani and Vidyasagar quartet oozed abundance energy and ‘Gilli’ turned out to be a racy entertainer, going on to become a blockbuster.
When they teamed together again, obviously expectations soared to greater heights. Unfortunately, ‘Kuruvi’ has failed to live up to expectations and the pep and energy in ‘Gilli’ was sorely missed in ‘Kuruvi’.
Dharani, known for rendering right commercial elements in his movie, has handled a wafer-thin storyline. He has tried his best to sustain the momentum, which works out in parts.
All credit to Vijay, who manages to leave his screen presence in his usual self. He fights, romances and tries his hand at comedy. The actor with a mass fan-following has tried to play to the gallery.
The on-screen chemistry between Trisha and Vijay deserve a special mention. The bubbly Trisha fits the bill well. Though she has limited scope to perform, unlike ‘Gilli’, she is right there delivering one of her best. Suman continues from where he left in ‘Sivaji’. As a baddie, he performs what one expects of him. The scene stealer is Vivek, who with his usual punch lines walks away with applause.
Music composer Vidyasagar's groovy music is good specially the number Darna..., which will rock the front-benchers.
In a nutshell, the movie is about Vetrivel (Vijay), a racer in Chennai, who sets out to free his father Singamuthu (Manivannan) and his peers who are bonded laborers in a mine run by Kocha (Suman) and Konda Reddy (Ashish).
In the meantime, he also finds time to romance Kocha's sister Devi (Trisha), who falls in love when he comes to her brother's place in Malaysia as part of his mission.
Special pat to producer Udayanidhi Stalin for spending his might to bring grandeur on screen. Dharani, known for his commercially masalas, disappoints those expecting the same from him. It can be enjoyed only in parts.
‘Kuruvi’, a racy thriller loaded with romance and action, is a sure treat for Vijay fans.
Cast
The cast from the film was minimal, mainly focused on the three lead actors. Furthermore several actors whom appeared, were a part of the director's previous Tamil venture, Ghilli.
Vijay as Vetrivel. Vetrivel alias Kuruvi, plays the lead character of the film, who fights to release the people captivated by Koccha at an illegal diamond quarry in Cuddapah including Vetrivel's father Singamuthu. Furthermore his love interest in the film is Devi, who happens to be the sister of Koccha.File:Kuruvi-Stills-77.jpgThe lead pair as portrayed in the film, Trisha Krishnan and Vijay.
Trisha Krishnan as Devi. Devi plays the lead female protoganist in the film. She opts to migrate to Chennai with Vetrivel, following taunts that she would marry a henchmen of her brother, Koccha.
Suman as Koccha. Koccha imprisons Singamuthu for discovering the illegal diamond mining operation. Gocha also has a mafia business in Malaysia. His rule and occupation is under threat by the son of Singamuthu, Vetrivel, who also loves Kocha's sister.
Vivek as Ops. Ops is the hilarious sidekick to Vetrivel, who leads him to Malaysia.
Manivannan as Singamuthu. Singamuthu is Vetrivel's father who mysteriously disappears when he goes and meets Koccha for some money that he owes him and eventually imprisons him. His son, Vetrivel, decides to attack Singamuthu in avenge for what had happened to his father.
Ashish Vidyarthi as Konda Reddy. Konda Reddy is Koccha's business partner in Andhra Pradesh, and becomes another force, trying to stop Vetrivel from succeeding.
Nassar as Raj. Nassar plays the role of the general of the police encounter squad targetting the mafia businesses.
Malavika in a cameo appearance. Malavika appears in the song Dandaana Darna, making a guest appearance.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack to Kuruvi were released internationally on April 16, 2008. The function was attended by the majority of the cast and crew involved as well, as Vikram, who had acted under the director previously. The soundtrack consisted of six songs composed by Vidyasagar, which received good reviews by many critics and became chartbusters.
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