“அங்கீகாரம்” வெற்றிக்கு ரசிகர்களே காரணம்; நல்ல படங்களை மக்கள் கைவிடவில்லை – நெகிழ்ச்சியுடன் பேசிய படக்குழு

முதல் வார திரையரங்கு வெளியீட்டிலேயே ரசிகர்கள் மற்றும் விமர்சகர்களின் பாராட்டைப் பெற்று வெற்றிகரமாக ஓடிக்கொண்டிருக்கும் ‘அங்கீகாரம்’ திரைப்படத்தின் நன்றி அறிவிப்பு விழா சென்னையில் உற்சாகமாக நடைபெற்றது. நிகழ்ச்சியில் கலந்து கொண்ட படக்குழுவினர், திரைப்படத்திற்கு கிடைத்த வரவேற்புக்கு ஊடகங்களுக்கும் ரசிகர்களுக்கும் மனமார்ந்த நன்றியைத் தெரிவித்து, படத்தின் உருவாக்கப் பயணம் மற்றும் வெற்றிக்குப் பின்னால் இருந்த உழைப்பைப் பகிர்ந்து கொண்டனர்.

நடிகர் ஆண்டனி பேசுகையில், ‘அங்கீகாரம்’ திரைப்படம் கிராமப்புற விளையாட்டு வீரர்கள் எதிர்கொள்ளும் சவால்களையும், அவர்களின் போராட்டங்களையும் உண்மைத்தன்மையுடன் பதிவு செய்திருப்பதாகக் கூறினார். இப்படம் விளையாட்டு உலகில் இருப்போருக்கு மட்டுமல்ல, வாழ்க்கையில் முன்னேற போராடுபவர்களுக்கும் நம்பிக்கையூட்டும் படைப்பாக இருக்கும் என்றார். மேலும், இசையமைப்பாளர் ஜிப்ரான், சண்டைப் பயிற்சி இயக்குநர் பீட்டர் ஹெய்ன், ஒளிப்பதிவாளர் உள்ளிட்ட தொழில்நுட்பக் குழுவினரின் பங்களிப்பையும் பாராட்டினார்.

‘Angikaaram’ Team Celebrates Success, Thanks Audiences for Strong Theatrical Support

Cast and crew credit positive word-of-mouth and media appreciation as sports drama continues its successful theatrical run

The team of “Angikaaram”, which has received an encouraging response from audiences and critics during its first week in theatres, came together for a thanksgiving event to celebrate the film’s success and express their gratitude to the media and moviegoers for their overwhelming support.

Speaking at the event, the cast and crew reflected on the journey of making the film, the audience’s positive reception, and the dedication that went into bringing the inspiring story to the big screen.

Actor Anthony praised the film’s powerful writing, stating that the dialogues were one of its strongest highlights. He noted that the film realistically portrays the struggles faced by athletes from rural backgrounds and said it would inspire not only sports enthusiasts but anyone striving to overcome challenges in life. He also appreciated the contributions of composer Ghibran, action choreographer Peter Hein, cinematographer A. Viswanath, and the entire technical team.

Actress Isabella described Angikaaram as the film that gave her a true identity as an actress. Speaking emotionally, she thanked director Thenpathiyan and the producers for believing in her and giving her the opportunity to play the memorable character of “Thangamayil.” She also expressed her gratitude to Ghibran, Peter Hein, the cinematography team, the editor, and every technician who helped shape her performance on screen.

Actress Vasundhara said the film stands out for presenting a true story without unnecessary cinematic exaggeration. She praised director Thenpathiyan for handling the subject with honesty and realism while appreciating lead actor KJR’s remarkable dedication and physical transformation for the role. She urged audiences to continue supporting meaningful cinema.

Music composer Ghibran thanked journalists and audiences for their encouraging reviews and support. He praised KJR for consistently backing socially relevant stories, both as an actor and producer, and highlighted director Thenpathiyan’s ability to portray human emotions naturally through compelling storytelling. He appealed to audiences to continue supporting the film in its second week.

Action director Peter Hein lauded newcomer KJR’s extraordinary commitment, revealing that the actor underwent rigorous preparation to convincingly portray an athlete. He added that months of research went into designing the sports and action sequences, ensuring they remained authentic and true to life.

Cinematographer A. Viswanath shared that director Thenpathiyan’s clear visual vision made even the most challenging locations worth filming in. He credited Peter Hein’s mentorship and Ghibran’s music for elevating the film and recalled becoming emotional after watching the film’s first cut, feeling confident that the team had achieved something special.

Editor Dinesh Kumar thanked the media for their support and said the film’s biggest strength lies in its realistic storytelling. He noted that the sports sequences were crafted with authenticity rather than commercial exaggeration, making them more impactful.

Director Thenpathiyan revealed that the script had gone through a long journey before finally reaching the screen. Initially narrated to another leading actor, the project was later revived when KJR decided to headline the film himself. The director praised KJR’s unwavering dedication and credited the entire technical team for bringing his vision to life. He expressed hope that the film would continue to receive audience support in the coming weeks.

Producer Arul Murugan said Angikaaram marks the first production of Swasthik Visions and expressed pride in presenting a meaningful film backed by a committed team. He thanked the media for helping quality cinema reach wider audiences.

Producer Ajith Bhaskar appreciated director Thenpathiyan’s extensive research into the lives of athletes and credited the entire cast and crew for their collective effort in making the film a reality.

Actor-producer KJR delivered an emotional speech, saying that the greatest reward was seeing audiences buy tickets and watch the film in theatres. He admitted that many had initially doubted the film’s commercial prospects but expressed happiness that audience appreciation has begun to change those perceptions. Crediting director Thenpathiyan and the technical team for the film’s success, KJR confidently stated that he aims to become one of Tamil cinema’s leading actors in the coming decade and vowed never to let down the producers and technicians who believed in him.

Produced by Swasthik Visions, Angikaaram stars newcomer KJR in the lead and is directed by Thenpathiyan, a former associate of director Pa. Ranjith. Inspired by true events, the film follows the journey of an athlete fighting for recognition while taking on a legal battle in pursuit of justice.

The film also features Viji Venkatesh, Ajith Ghosh, Sindhoori Viswanath, Rangaraj Pandey, Mansoor Ali Khan, and several others in pivotal roles. The technical crew includes Ghibran as music composer, A. Viswanath as cinematographer, Peter Hein as action choreographer, Dinesh Kumar as editor, Ramu Thangaraj as art director, Sampath Azhwar as sound designer, and Sherif as choreographer.

With positive word-of-mouth and encouraging reviews, Angikaaram continues its successful theatrical run, emerging as a sports drama that has resonated with audiences for its realistic storytelling, emotional depth, and socially relevant theme.