Parole (2022 film)

Parole is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller film written and directed by Dwarakh Raja, who previously made Kadhal Kasakuthaiya (2016).^[3][4] The film features R. S. Karthiik, Linga, Kalpika Ganesh and Monisha Murali in the lead roles.^[5] The film began production during mid-2021.^[6]

Parole
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Dwarakh Raja
Written by	Dwarakh Raja
Produced by	S. Madhusudhanan
Starring	R. S. Karthiik Linga Kalpika Ganesh Monisha Murali
Narrated by	Vijay Sethupathi[1]
Cinematography	Magesh Thirunavukarasu
Edited by	Muniez
Music by	Rajkumar Amal
Production company	Tripr Entertainment
Release date	11 November 2022 (2022-11-11)[2]
Running time	118 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil

The film revolves around two brothers, firstly, Karikalan (Linga) and secondly, Kovalan (R. S. Karthiik), whose mother is expired. Both of them express how they feel about each other and how they have ended up where they are. The film's narrative is based on the Rashomon effect.

Plot

Kovalan and Karikalan are brothers, Karikalan is in jail for the crimes he has committed however during his prison period their mother passes away. Whether Karikalan came out of jail in Parole for the last rites, did the divided brothers come together forms the crux of the story. It is told as an action-crime drama which is rooted in a cut-throat atmosphere. Parole also has a lot of characters who are primarily outlaws.

Cast

• R. S. Karthiik as Kovalan
  • Ajith Kumar as young Kovalan
• Linga as Karikalan
  • Jojin Johny as young Karikalan
• Kalpika Ganesh as Thendral
• Monisha Murali as Kavi
• Vinodhini Vaidyanathan as Advocate Gifty Maria
• Janaki Suresh as Aarayi
• Viswanath Mandalika as Kyoshi Sabesh
• Shivam as Beef
• Finally Bharath as Singapooran
• TSR Srinivasan as Trichy court judge
• Kasthuri Paati as Kovalan's neighbour
• Dennis as Phenyl
• Engaeyum Eppothum Kumaravadivel as High court male judge

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by first-timer Rajkumar Amal.^[7][8]

Parole
Soundtrack album by Rajkumar Amal
Released	12 November 2022
Recorded	2022
Genre	Feature film soundtrack
Length	23:56
Language	Tamil
Producer	Rajkumar Amal

Track listing

No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Vaa Maa Thendral"	Madhan Karky	G. V. Prakash Kumar	4:32
2.	"Mera Madha Margaya"	Asal Kolaar, Rajkumar Amal	Asal Kolaar, Rajkumar Amal	3:05
3.	"Neurobass Ninam"	Dwarakh Raja	OfRo	3:31
4.	"Anbe Gadhi"	Dwarakh Raja	Jonita Gandhi	4:38
5.	"Agandhaiye"	Madhan Karky	Santhosh Jayakaran	4:23
6.	"Po Maa Thendral"	Puratchi Kanal	Santhosh Jayakaran	3:47
Total length:				23:56

Reception

A critic from The Times of India wrote that "Parole is not a great film, but definitely a very good attempt that deserves an applause for its power-packed writing".^[9]