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Kulir 100°
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAnita Udeep
Written byAnita Udeep
Produced byAnita Udeep
Starring
CinematographyL. K. Vijay
Edited byB. Lenin
Music byBobo Shashi
Production
company
Mayajaal Entertainment
Release date
  • 5 June 2009 (2009-06-05)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil
Budget₹30 million[1]

Kulir 100° (transl. Cold 100°) is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language teen drama film written, directed, and produced by Anita Udeep in her Tamil debut. The film stars Sanjeev and Riya Bamniyal, while Karthik Sabesh, Thalaivaasal Vijay, Adithya Menon, Sujatha and Rohit Rathod play supporting roles. The music was composed by first-timer Bobo Shashi with editing by B. Lenin and cinematography by L. K. Vijay. The film was released on 5 June 2009. It is an unofficial adaptation of the Swedish film Evil (2003).[2]

Plot

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Surya is the son of a gangster and studies at the Chengalpet Matriculation School. His mother, who is separated from her husband, wants him to grow up as a model citizen. Surya is violent like his father, and gets expelled for beating up a teacher. Surya, who is attached to his mother, promises that he will not take the path to violence again, and joins the Lake View School in a hill station. Surya is looked down by his snooty seniors led by school bully Rohit and his gang. The only people who stand with him are Babloo and Tanya, the principal Yeshwanth Raj's daughter, who has a soft corner for him. Under extreme provocation, Surya keeps his cool as he tries to live up to his mother's expectations. However, he relapses after Babloo is murdered and goes on a revenge spree. After achieving his revenge, Surya returns home, and learns that his mother died in a road accident.

Cast

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Production

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Kulir 100° is the first Tamil film directed by Anita Udeep. According to her, the title "indicates it's both cold and hot which means that opposites attract, the basic framework of the film".[1] She spent almost a year on screen testing potential actors before finalising Sanjeev Karthick and Riya Bamniyal as the lead actors. Karthik Sabesh, who plays Sanjeev's friend, is the son of Sabesh of the Sabesh–Murali musical duo, and was recommended to the director by them.[4] The film was made on a budget of ₹30 million (US$350,000). Filming took place in locations including Switzerland, Kullu, Manali, Yercaud, Ooty,[1] and London. While the story takes place primarily in a hill station, Anita intentionally left the place unnamed, calling it her "own dream land".[5] The film includes a kissing scene between the lead actors, resulting in the censor board giving it a U/A certificate.[6]

Soundtrack

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The music was composed by Bobo Shashi.[7] It is his debut film.[4] The songs "Hip Hop Hurray" and "Manasellam" attained popularity.[8] Karthik Srinivasan of Milliblog wrote, "Given Bobo Shashi's background (being Murali's – of Sabesh Murali fame – son!...Deva's clan!), the predominant hip-hop and rap mix is surprising. Sounding like the B-grade version of Dharan doesn't help, though".[9]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Boom"Pa. VijayBenny Dayal, Abishek, Bobo Shashi, Nritya04:22
2."Hip Hop Hurray"Boomerang XCoco Nanda, MC Bullet03:15
3."Manasellam" (Unplugged)V. IlangoSilambarasan03:50
4."Siragindri Parakkalam"Purple PatchGeetha, Rekha, Saritha, Archana, Benny Dayal, Swami, Lil-J, Bobo Shashi03:47
5."Un Uyir Nanban"Thug LawsKrish02:22
6."Nallavan Kettavan"Boomerang XCoco Nanda & MC Bullet02:45
7."Manasellam"V. IlangoRanjith04:36
Total length:24:57

Critical reception

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Sify said, "The film lacks the magic one associate with boarding school brat pack movie. Let us hope Anita Udeep, learns from her mistakes and finds a better script in her next outing."[10] Pavithra Srinivasan of Rediff.com said, "Kulir 100 Degrees tries very hard to simulate the lives of youngsters, but it seems to flit to the next scene before any scenario can be fully explored, leaving you with a sense of dissatisfaction. In the end, the result is rather half-baked. The cool visuals and neat songs are the only compensation" and rated the film two out of five stars.[3] IANS wrote, "While the visuals are okay and backed by an average musical score, the underdeveloped characters sink the film irretrievably".[11]

Malathi Rangarajan of The Hindu reviewed the film more positively, appreciating the story and screenplay, and lauded the director for "balanc[ing] the plausible and the commercial with élan".[12] Chennai Online wrote, "The director has started off the movie well but looses [sic] track, as she takes the movie to a different plane, which is more of a deviation than a development. The major problem of the movie is its lack of focus and non-happening screenplay".[13] The New Indian Express wrote, "Fairly engaging and targeted at the urban teens, Kulir… has a western sensibility and scores on elegance and style. Some more pep and zest, and a better conviction in its scripting and story telling, would have worked to the film's advantage".[14]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Pillai, Sreedhar (28 August 2008). "Blowing hot and cold". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 8 December 2013. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  2. ^ Subhakeerthana, S (2 August 2022). "Celebrate Friendship Day with these foot-tapping Tamil songs". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 12 June 2023. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  3. ^ a b Srinivasan, Pavithra (8 June 2009). "Kulir 100 Degrees is half-baked". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 5 June 2014. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
  4. ^ a b Rangarajan, Malathi (12 June 2009). "In a warm zone". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 June 2009. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
  5. ^ Warrier, Shobha (28 May 2009). "'There is no sexual content in Kulir 100 Degrees'". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 14 February 2025. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
  6. ^ "A passionate kiss in Kulir 100 Degree!". Sify. 28 May 2009. Archived from the original on 3 November 2019. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
  7. ^ "Kulir 100 Degrees". JioSaavn. 13 November 2008. Archived from the original on 24 June 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
  8. ^ "The new air wave". The New Indian Express. 10 December 2008. Archived from the original on 1 January 2025. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  9. ^ Karthik (2 January 2009). "Music review: Kulir 100 degree (Tamil – Bobo Shashi)". Milliblog. Archived from the original on 16 February 2025. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
  10. ^ "Kulir 100 Degree". Sify. Archived from the original on 2 June 2014. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
  11. ^ "'Kulir 100': same old drill, avoidable (Tamil Film Review)". Sify. IANS. 7 June 2009. Archived from the original on 3 November 2019. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
  12. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (12 June 2009). "Astute balancing act -- Kulir 100º". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 21 June 2009. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
  13. ^ "Kulir 100°". Chennai Online. 9 June 2009. Archived from the original on 23 December 2009. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
  14. ^ "A fairly neat script". The New Indian Express. 11 June 2009. Archived from the original on 19 February 2025. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
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