Goli Soda(2014)
Goli Soda is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Vijay Milton. The lead cast includes Kishore Shanthi Dhinakaran, Sree Raam, Thamizh, and Murugesh. The story follows four adolescent boys working as coolies in Chennai's Koyambedu market. They face exploitation from a local gangster named Naidu. The film is noted for its raw portrayal of poverty and child labor. It received critical acclaim for its performances, dialogues by Pandiraj, and Milton's cinematography. The movie was released on January 24, 2014, and is available on Prime Video.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 24 January 2014
- Director
- Vijay Milton
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Rating
- 7.8/10
Storyline
Four teenage boys work as load carriers in a busy market. They have no family and no home. A powerful gangster named Naidu controls the market. He humiliates and beats the boys. They must decide whether to run or fight for their dignity. Their friendship and courage are tested in a brutal final battle.
“Four friends. One fight. No surrender.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Goli Soda
Cast reunions in this film: Sree Ram & Murugesh (2 films together), Sree Ram & Pasanga Kishore (2 films together), Murugesh & Pasanga Kishore (2 films together), Vijay Milton & Anoop Seelin (2 films together), and Srinivasan & T. Rajendar (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Goli Soda' refers to a cheap, popular soft drink, symbolising the protagonists' common-man status.
- Director Vijay Milton also served as the film's cinematographer, giving it a distinct visual style.
- The four young lead actors were mostly newcomers, chosen to bring authenticity to their street-smart roles.
- It was shot on a modest budget but became a profitable sleeper hit at the Tamil box office.
- A key action sequence involving a bicycle chase was praised for its innovative staging and realism.
- The film's success led to a Telugu-dubbed version and inspired a 2018 sequel with a different story.
- The movie is noted for its use of real Chennai locations to ground its story of urban struggle.
