Ayothi

Ayothi is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by newcomer R. Manthira Moorthy, starring M. Sasikumar, Preethi Asrani, Yashpal Sharma, and Pugazh in the lead roles. The music was composed by N. R. Raghunanthan with cinematography by Madhesh Manickam and editing by San Lokesh. The film released theatrically on 3 March 2023 and digitally on ZEE5 on 7 April 2023 and opened to widespread positive reviews among audience and critics.

Ayothi
Theatrical release poster
Directed byR. Manthira Moorthy
Written byR. Manthira Moorthy
Produced byR. Ravindran
StarringM. Sasikumar
Preethi Asrani
Yashpal Sharma
Pugazh
CinematographyMadhesh Manickam
Edited bySan Lokesh
Music byN. R. Raghunanthan
Production
company
Release date
  • 3 March 2023 (2023-03-03)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

A family hailing from Ayodhya embarks on a pilgrimage to Rameswaram in search of spiritual enlightenment. However, their journey takes a turn for the worse when they encounter a string of misfortunes. In the midst of their struggles, a compassionate stranger steps in to lend his assistance and aid them in their quest for spiritual fulfillment.[1]

Cast

Production

Manthira Moorthy made his directorial debut with the film[2][3] The film's title was announced on 22nd November 2021, and the shooting started on the same date.[4]

Release

Theatrical

The film was released in theatres on 3 March 2023. The makers unvield the trailer of the film on the ocassion of Pongal on 15 January 2023.[5]

Home media

The post-theatrical streaming rights of the film were bought by ZEE5. The film digitally premiered on ZEE5 on 7 April 2023.[6]

Music

The music of the film is composed by N.R. Raghunanthan[7]

Reception

The film was released on 3 March 2023 across Tamil Nadu. Logesh Ramachandran of The Times of India who gave 3.5 stars out of 5 stars after reviewing the film stated that,"Ayothi is a movie that constantly emphasises love over religion, and it's worth watching".[8] A critic from Maalai Malar mentioned "He has skillfully worked among the characters. Although there are logical violations in the film, they do not seem to be major."[9] Chandhini R of Cinema Express rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "This Sasikumar-starrer is full of heart and yet, marred by melodrama"[1]

References
  1. "Ayothi Movie Review: This Sasikumar-starrer is full of heart and yet, marred by melodrama". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2023-03-04.
  2. SNS (2021-11-22). "Director Mandhira Moorthy's film with Sasikumar titled 'Ayodhi'". The Statesman. Retrieved 2023-03-04.
  3. "Actor Sasikumar's next film titled Ayodhi". www.indulgexpress.com. Retrieved 2023-03-04.
  4. "Sasikumar's next titled Ayodhi". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2023-03-04.
  5. "Ayothi Trailer: Sasikumar promises a gripping film dealing with pertinent issues". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
  6. Jha, Lata (2023-04-06). "ZEE5 to stream new Tamil film 'Ayothi'". mint. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
  7. "Ayothi - Playlist - Listen on JioSaavn". JioSaavn. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
  8. "Ayothi Movie Review : Ayothi, a heartfelt film that navigates deep human emotions with powerful writing". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-03-04.
  9. maalaimalar (2023-03-04). "Ayothi". www.maalaimalar.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 2023-03-04.
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