Kolamaavu Kokila Explained

Director:Nelson Dilipkumar
Producer:Subaskaran Allirajah
Starring:Nayanthara
Cinematography:Sivakumar Vijayan
Editing:R. Nirmal
Music:Anirudh
Studio:Lyca Productions
Distributor:Zee Studios
Ayngaran International
Runtime:140 minutes
Country:India
Language:Tamil

Kolamaavu Kokila abbreviated as COCO, is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language black comedy crime film written and directed by Nelson Dilipkumar in his directorial debut, and produced by Subaskaran Allirajah of Lyca Productions. The film stars Nayanthara, alongside a supporting cast including Yogi Babu, Saranya Ponvannan, VJ Jacqueline, R. S. Shivaji, Charles Vinoth and Hareesh Peradi. It revolves around a woman who takes to drug smuggling to pay for her mother's cancer treatment, but soon her entire family is dragged into the conflict.

The film was announced in July 2017. Principal photography began the following month, and ended by January 2018. Anirudh Ravichander composed the music, while Sivakumar Vijayan handled the cinematography and R. Nirmal was the editor. The film was released on 17 August 2018 and became a commercial success. It was remade in Hindi as Good Luck Jerry (2022).[1]

Plot

The film opens with the killing of a police officer by a cocaine-dealer named Bhai and his henchmen. Kokila struggles to find a job to take care of her parents and sister. She stumbles on the cocaine smuggling business of Mohan. When her mother is diagnosed with lung cancer, Kokila is forced to work for Mohan. Her cunningness earns her a name in the business. The new inspector Guru is a no-nonsense cop who cracks down on drug dealers. Kokila is almost caught a couple of times but manages to evade the authorities. She convinces Mohan to kill two of his henchmen suspected of leaking information and then decides to quit the business. Mohan seemingly agrees but tries to kill her, however an enraged Kokila brutally murders Mohan and his men and tries to flee with her family but is caught by Bobi, who had recruited her initially.

He demands that she deliver one last consignment of 300 kilos to Alphonse. Kokila is forced to accept and enlists the help of her family. Shekhar and Lakshman Kumar join them unaware of their smuggling. She delivers the load, but it is revealed that she switched most of it for salt. She then tricks Bobi to double-cross Bhai and then frames him for swindling Bhai. She has him killed and continues the shipment run. On the way, she is caught by the police, who are Alphonse's men in disguise. She manages to avoid getting tortured and kills off her captors with the help of her family. Guru tracks her down and arrests her. Kokila makes a deal with him to nab Bhai and bring the whole drug business down. The plan works out, Bhai is shot dead by Guru, and Kokila and her family escape punishment with Guru's reluctant help as the latter's wife was tricked into being on the location during the drug bust. In the end, the family starts a legitimate business of Kolam powder, calling it 'Kolamaavu Kokila'.

Cast

Special appearances in the promotional song "Kabiskabaa CoCo"
Special appearances in the promotional song "Gun In Kadhal"

Production

Nelson Dilipkumar, a creative director associated with the programs for the television channel Star Vijay, announced a project in 2011 titled Vettai Mannan. But the film ran into production trouble, despite some filming being completed.[2] Later, on the recommendation of composer Anirudh Ravichander, Lyca Productions hired Nelson to direct a female-oriented film starring Nayanthara.[3] In late July 2017, sources from the production house announced that the film would be a black comedy like the actor's earlier film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan. It further added that Nayanthara was impressed with the script and the production house had her dates as the actress relieved off all her other commitments.[4] Sivakumar Vijayan and R. Nirmal were announced as the cinematographer and editor.[5] While the title was initially announced as CoCo, it was revealed to be short for Kolamaavu Kokila. Principal photography began in late August 2017,[6] and was completed by early January 2018.[7]

Soundtrack

See main article: Kolamaavu Kokila (soundtrack). The film's six-song soundtrack and score is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, in his first collaboration with Nelson Dilipkumar. Lyrics for the songs were written by Vivek, Vignesh Shivan, Arunraja Kamaraj and actor Sivakarthikeyan, in his first stint as lyricist.[8] After three songs — "Edhuvarayo", "Kalyana Vayasu" and "Orey Oru" — were released as singles on 8 March,[9] 15 May[10] and 13 June 2018,[11] the soundtrack was released by Zee Music Company on 5 July 2018.[12]

Release

Kolamavu Kokila was released theatrically on 17 August 2018.[13]

Reception

Critical response

M. Suganth of The Times of India gave the film 3.5 out of 5 praising the direction and technical aspects and wrote "The film is an out-and-out star vehicle that keeps giving its star whistle-worthy moments. And most remarkably, it manages to stay true to its genre and ensures that the script comes before the star."[14] Ashameera Aiyappan of The Indian Express gave the film 3 out of 5, praising the performances, writing and technical aspects.[15]

Box office

Kolamavu Kokila collected close to on the opening day. In its first nine days, the film had grossed .[16] Its closing collections stand at worldwide.[17]

Accolades

Date of CeremonyAwardCategoryRecipient(s) and nominee(s)Result
5 January 2019Ananda Vikatan Cinema AwardsBest Comedian – MaleYogi Babu[18]
25–28 April 2019Norway Tamil Film Festival AwardsBest Comedian – MaleYogi Babu[19]
Best ScreenplayNelson Dilipkumar
15 August 20198th South Indian International Movie AwardsSIIMA Award for Best ActressNayanthara[20]
[21]
SIIMA Award for Best Male Playback SingerAnirudh Ravichander
SIIMA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting RoleSaranya Ponvannan
SIIMA Award for Best CinematographerSivakumar Vijayan
SIIMA Award for Best ComedianYogi Babu
SIIMA Award for Best Music DirectorAnirudh Ravichander
SIIMA Award for Best Debut DirectorNelson Dilipkumar
21 December 201966th Filmfare Awards SouthBest ActressNayanthara[22]
[23]
Best Supporting ActorYogi Babu
Best Supporting ActressSaranya Ponvannan
Best Music DirectorAnirudh Ravichander
Best Playback Singer – MaleAnirudh Ravichander

Sequel

Owing to the film's success, in July 2023 Yogi Babu said the film would have a sequel at Jailer audio launch.[24] Later that August, Nelson confirmed the sequel titled Kolamaavu Kokila 2.[25]

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: 24 July 2017 . Nayanthara's next, a dark comedy . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210113020858/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/jul/24/nayantharas-next-a-dark-comedy-1632574.html . 13 January 2021 . 19 June 2021 . The New Indian Express.
  3. Mirchi Shiva And Nelson Teasing Vignesh Shivan And Anirudh . 2019-11-10 . Ta . . 2024-10-31 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211027201152/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaHwnm9__w4 . 27 October 2021 . live . YouTube.
  4. Web site: 24 July 2017 . Nayanthara's next is 'Co Co', a heroine-centric dark comedy . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210624203903/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/nayanthara-s-next-co-co-heroine-centric-dark-comedy-65673 . 24 June 2021 . 19 June 2021 . The News Minute.
  5. Web site: Acharya . Sandeep . 24 July 2017 . Nayanthara on a roll, signs another female-centric script sans romance . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210624201735/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/nayanthara-on-a-roll-signs-another-female-centric-script-sans-romance/story-7irWB35CKOnZeh9jl8y9jP.html . 24 June 2021 . 19 June 2021 . Hindustan Times.
  6. Web site: 26 August 2017 . Nayanthara's next, Kolamaavu Kokila . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210112185311/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/aug/26/nayantharas-next-kolamaavu-kokila-1648257.html . 12 January 2021 . 19 June 2021 . The New Indian Express.
  7. Web site: 3 January 2018 . A unique song for Nayanthara's Co Co . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210113071623/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/jan/03/a-unique-song-for-nayantharas-co-co-1743932.html . 13 January 2021 . 11 January 2021 . The New Indian Express.
  8. News: 12 May 2018 . Sivakarthikeyan turns lyricist for 'Kolamaavu Kokila' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210626052908/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sivakarthikeyan-turns-lyricist-for-kolamaavu-kokila/articleshow/64135014.cms . 26 June 2021 . 11 May 2020 . The Times of India.
  9. Web site: Aiyappan . Ashameera . 9 March 2018 . Kolamaavu Kokila single Edhuvaraiyo: Sean Roldan and Gautham Menon croon for Anirudh Ravichander . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210624201402/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/kolamaavu-kokila-single-edhuvaraiyo-nayanthara-sean-roldan-gautham-menon-anirudh-ravichander-watch-video-5092012/ . 24 June 2021 . 19 June 2021 . The Indian Express.
  10. News: 11 May 2018 . 'Kolamaavu Kokila' song 'Kalyaana Vayasu' to be out on May 15 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210626032658/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/kolamaavu-kokila-song-kalyaana-vayasu-to-be-out-on-may-17/articleshow/64123731.cms . 26 June 2021 . 11 May 2020 . The Times of India.
  11. News: 15 June 2018 . 'Orey Oru' song from 'Kolmaavu Kokila' unveiled . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210627081913/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/orey-oru-song-from-kolmaavu-kokila-unveiled/articleshow/64603913.cms . 27 June 2021 . 19 June 2021 . The Times of India.
  12. Web site: Karthik . Karthik Srinivasan . 5 July 2018 . Kolamaavu Kokila – CoCo (Music review), Tamil – Anirudh . live . https://archive.today/20241118035248/https://milliblog.com/2018/07/05/kolamaavu-kokila-coco-music-review-tamil-anirudh/ . 18 November 2024 . 31 October 2024 . . en.
  13. Web site: 17 August 2018 . Friday Fury-August 17 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180817124943/http://www.sify.com/movies/friday-fury-august-17-news-tamil-sirhddgjeiead.html . 17 August 2018 . 11 January 2021 . Sify.
  14. News: Suganth . M . 17 August 2018 . Kolamaavu Kokila Movie Review : Critic Review of Kolamaavu Kokila by Times of India . live . https://archive.today/20230823120350/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/kolamaavu-kokila/movie-review/65434034.cms . 23 August 2023 . 19 January 2022 . The Times of India.
  15. Web site: Aiyappan . Ashameera . 17 August 2018 . Kolamaavu Kokila movie review: Nayanthara hits it out of the park with this one . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190112231244/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/kolamaavu-kokila-movie-review-rating-nayanthara-531123/ . 12 January 2019 . 19 January 2022 . The Indian Express.
  16. Web site: MK . Surendhar . 28 August 2018 . Geetha Govindam enters Rs 200 cr club; Kolamaavu Kokila becomes highest-grossing heroine-led film in Tamil . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20191019222532/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/geetha-govindam-enters-rs-100-cr-club-kolamaavu-kokila-becomes-highest-grossing-heroine-led-film-in-tamil-5059371.html . 19 October 2019 . 19 October 2019 . Firstpost.
  17. Web site: 7 December 2021 . Top 5 low budget Kollywood movies that earned high at the box office . live . https://ghostarchive.org/archive/g43gh . 31 October 2024 . The Times of India.
  18. Web site: 3 January 2019 . ஆனந்த விகடன் சினிமா விருதுகள் 2018 - திறமைக்கு மரியாதை . Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards 2018 – Respect for Talent . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210502063612/https://cinema.vikatan.com/tamil-cinema/147306-ananda-vikatan-awards-2018 . 2 May 2021 . 11 January 2021 . . Ta.
  19. Web site: 9 January 2019 . 'Pariyerum Perumal' bags Best Film award at Norway Tamil Film Festival . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190416194435/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/pariyerum-perumal-bags-best-film-award-norway-tamil-film-festival-94760 . 16 April 2019 . 23 August 2023 . The News Minute.
  20. News: 19 July 2019 . SIIMA Awards 2019: Here's a complete list of nominees . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190801183932/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/siima-awards-2019-heres-a-complete-list-of-nominees/articleshow/70287216.cms . 1 August 2019 . 23 August 2023 . The Times of India.
  21. Web site: 17 August 2019 . SIIMA Awards 2019 full winners list: Trisha Krishnan, Dhanush, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar take home trophies . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210112050142/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/south-gossip/article/siima-awards-2019-full-winners-list-vijay-deverakonda-keerthy-suresh-yash-win-big/470065 . 12 January 2021 . 23 August 2023 . Times Now.
  22. Web site: 10 December 2019 . Nominations for the 66th Filmfare Awards (South) 2019 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20191212141500/https://www.filmfare.com/features/nominations-for-the-66th-filmfare-awards-south-2019_-37931.html . 12 December 2019 . 23 August 2023 . Filmfare.
  23. Web site: 21 December 2019 . Winners of the 66th Filmfare Awards (South) 2019 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20191222020917/https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/winners-of-the-66th-filmfare-awards-south-2019_-38163.html . 22 December 2019 . 23 August 2023 . Filmfare.
  24. Web site: 30 July 2023 . CONFIRMED: Jailer director Nelson Dilipkumar's Kolamaavu Kokila to get a sequel . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230814155257/https://www.ottplay.com/news/confirmed-jailer-director-nelson-dilipkumars-kolamaavu-kokila-to-get-a-sequel/70b2b797de317 . 14 August 2023 . 14 August 2023 . OTTPlay.
  25. Web site: 14 August 2023 . Jailer 2 Confirmed; Rajinikanth, Thalapathy Vijay To Collaborate In Nelson's 'Dream' Film . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230814143530/https://www.news18.com/movies/jailer-2-confirmed-rajinikanth-thalapathy-vijay-to-collaborate-in-nelsons-dream-film-8535503.html . 14 August 2023 . 14 August 2023 . News18.

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