Vedigundu Pasangge


Vedigundu Pasangge is a 2018 Tamil language comedy-drama film from Malaysia. It was the final instalment of Pasangge trilogy film series after Vilayaatu Pasange, and Vetti Pasanga. Vimala Perumal directed the movie with an ensemble cast including Sangeeta Krishnasamy, Denes Kumar, David Anthony, and Thangamani Velayuda. Music and background music were scored by composer duo Vivek–Mervin.
The film had a limited release on 26 July 2018, in Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu and United Kingdom. Vedigundu Pasangge became the first Malaysian Tamil language film to pass the RM 1 Million mark, and went on to surpass Maindhan to emerge as the highest grossing Tamil Malaysian film of all time. But overall the movie didn't perform well in the box office grossing RM. 13,30,219 against a budget of RM. 15,00,000.

Synopsis

The film revolves around a village boy named Theva. He ends up in a twisted situation and realises that everything surrounding him is a mystery. Things take a sour turn for Theva, thanks to his unawareness of the true colours of Boss. Boss uses him as bait, which causes trouble for him. Theva learns one of life's lessons – once bitten, twice shy.

Cast

The soundtrack was composed by Vivek-Mervin.

Box office

Vedigundu Pasangge created history by becoming the first and highest-grossing Tamil language movie in Malaysia after crossing RM 1.3 million. Producer Denes Kumar said the earnings were achieved two weeks after the movie opened at 55 cinemas nationwide, as well as five cinemas in the United Kingdom on 26 July. The film earned £222 on the first day in United Kingdom. It was the highest opening collection for a movie from Malaysia in the United Kingdom box office.

Accolades

A special jury awarded in 30th Malaysia Film Festival for Vedigundu Pasangge for becoming the first Malaysian Tamil language film to collect more than RM1 million and gave Malaysian filmmakers a real reason to celebrate. The film has also won numerous awards in national and international film festivals with its own success. Among them are Malaysia Book of Records for Collection of Highest Indian Movie Theaters in Malaysia, Cinema Worldfest Awards, Calcutta International Cult Film Festival and also the South Film & Arts Academy Festival, Accolade Global Film Competition and the Barcelona Planet Film Festival.
AwardCategoryRecipient and nomineeResult
30th Malaysia Film FestivalSpecial Jury AwardVedigundu Pasangge
30th Malaysia Film FestivalBest FilmVedigundu Pasangge
30th Malaysia Film FestivalBest DirectorDr. Vimala Perumal
30th Malaysia Film FestivalBest ScreenplayDr. Vimala Perumal
30th Malaysia Film FestivalBest StoryDr. Vimala Perumal & Denes Kumar
30th Malaysia Film FestivalBest Costume DesignYogash Yogg
30th Malaysia Film FestivalBest VFXMa Chiau Ran
2018 Kuala Lumpur Film Critics AwardBest ActressSangeeta Krishnasamy
Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards 2019Best Tamil Film Dr. Vimala Perumal
Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards 2019Best Actor Female Tamil – DiasporaSangeeta Krishnasamy
Cinefest Malaysia Awards 2019Box Office of the Year 2018 Veedu Production
Cinefest Malaysia Awards 2019Best MovieVeedu Production
Cinefest Malaysia Awards 2019Best ActorDenes Kumar
Cinefest Malaysia Awards 2019Best DirectorDr. Vimala Perumal
Cinefest Malaysia Awards 2019Best International Music DirectorVivek-Mervin
Cinefest Malaysia Awards 2019Best International CinematographyChidambaram
Cinefest Malaysia Awards 2019Best International EditorAnand Geraldin
Cinefest Malaysia Awards 2019Best SongVizhiye Kalangathey
Cinefest Malaysia Awards 2019Best Music Video#Love Mood
Cinefest Malaysia Awards 2019Best Playback Singer FemaleDatin Sri Shaila V.
Barcelona Planet Film FestivalBest ScreenplayDr. Vimala Perumal
Barcelona Planet Film FestivalBest Female Film MakerDr. Vimala Perumal