45-534: Goli Soda ( transl. Marble Soda ) is a 2014 Indian Tamil -language drama film written and directed by S.D. Vijay Milton , who handled the Cinematography as well. Produced by his brother Bharath Seeni under Roughnote Production, the film stars Kishore , Sree Raam , Pakoda Pandi , and Murugesh of Pasanga fame. The film was distributed by N. Lingusamy 's Thirrupathi Brothers and released on 24 January 2014 to critical acclaim. The film narrates
90-411: A film, but he unknowingly learns that Priya and Vasanth Kumar already know each other. He gets angry and breaks the ice creams brought for them. One day, Vasanth Kumar learns about Priya's and Vasanth's affair and greets them. Priya's father Rangarajan also learns about the affair but not about the possessive Vasanth. Vasanth and Priya go to Jaipur from Chennai to meet Rangarajan. While Priya is away from
135-455: A good gentleman and thereby leaves his behaviour as that of a psychopath. Vasanth then sincerely starts to take care of Priya. Meanwhile, Muthukumaraswamy and Gopal come to know that the real murderer of Rangarajan and Vasanth Kumar is Vasanth. Priya also learns about this and runs from Jaipur. Vasanth searches for her and is finally beaten by Priya for cheating her lover's name and for killing her father. After that, she notices her earring, which
180-500: A masala movie. But what sets it apart and even makes it one-of-a-kind is that its protagonists aren't grown-up 20-somethings but adolescents, early teens to be specific. There have been Hollywood films that have transposed the sensibilities of a regular genre movie to ones that have kids as the principal characters...but this is probably a first in Tamil cinema". Sify called it "a gutsy and outstanding film" and continued, "The film works due to
225-412: A mess in the market, where so many people will have access. Aachi helps them get an old godown from Naidu, a rich Dada who controls the market. Naidu lets them have the place for free for now and says he will collect the rent later. The boys start the mess and it becomes an instant hit, earning them money and respect. The boys feel that they have now got an identity as the owners of Aachi mess. Things take
270-507: A positive review, comparing Vijay favourably to Kamal Haasan 's performance in Sigappu Rojakkal (1978), and also praising Milton's cinematography and Deva's music. Ananda Vikatan gave the film a score of 41 out of 100. Ji of Kalki praised the performances of Vijay, Kausalya, and Pattukottai Prabhakar's dialogues but felt Nassar was wasted and panned Deva's music and the dance choreography. Stunt choreographer Jaguar Thangam won
315-451: A turn, when Mayil (R. K. Vijay Murugan), Naidu's cousin, starts using the mess for his own recreational purpose during the night. The boys allow him first due to their respect for Naidu, but later on, Mayil uses the mess for wrong purposes. One night, Mayil assaults a woman in the mess. Sithappa is upset with this and orders Mayil to get out of the mess immediately. Infuriated, Mayil beats him and sends him back. The other boys learn of this, and
360-453: Is a popular carbonated lemon or orange-flavoured soft drink sold in India since the late 19th century in a distinctly shaped iconic Codd-neck bottle . The pressure created by the carbonated liquid seals the bottle by forcing a glass marble up into the neck of the bottle where it snugly locks into a rubber gasket . Opening the bottle by pressing on the marble thus releasing the pressurised gas
405-504: Is his second directorial venture. The inspiration for the story came during an early morning visit to Koyambedu market. "I was passing through Koyambedu Market one morning, when I witnessed hundreds of young boys sleeping in its attics. That triggered my curiosity and I started researching them. I learnt that their world revolves only around this 'market', they do not have any other identity. Even when they get old, they indulge in activities like selling ganja and putting up petty tea shops inside
450-426: Is infuriated. Aachi goes to meet Naidu to apologise for the boys, but Naidu doesn't accept and keeps her hostage, till the boys get punished back. Naidu sends his group of men along with Mayil to beat the boys inside the mess, in front of everyone in the market, just like the boys did to him. The boys are forced, and they are targeted and mauled by Naidu's men. At one stage when Mayil tried to assault Yamini and Vanmathi,
495-622: Is known in North India , and the Goli Soda – as the drink is known in South India . In Delhi, it is also called the kanchay waali drink or nimbu soda . Fotash Jawl is the Bengali name for this drink. The Codd-neck bottle, named after its inventor Hiram Codd who patented it in 1872, was specially designed for lemonade and fizzy beverages. The bottles, which soon became popular throughout
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#1733086141269540-689: Is often sold mixed with lemon juice, crushed ice, chaat masala and kala namak (black salt) as a carbonated variant of popular traditional lemonades shikanjvi or jal-jeera . The Banta Soda is popular in Delhi , Punjab and Uttar Pradesh ; and its variation the Panneer Soda , which is mixed with rose water , is popular in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh . In Delhi it is known as "Delhi's local drink", where it remains popular, especially in Old Delhi and
585-582: Is owned by Aachi, who treats the boys like her sons. The boys are carefree and do not worry about their future, and have fun by teasing and looking at schoolgirls who pass by. They befriend a girl named Vanmathi alias ATM, who assists them in finding a new friend, who turns out to be Aachi's daughter Yamini. They all become friends and hang out together. One day Aachi tells the boys that they do not have an identity and asks how long will they live like this. She advises them to do something that will give them an identity and let them earn some respect. They decide to start
630-441: Is seen to be a fun experience. The drink is easily available at street-sellers, known as bantawallahs , at prices ranging from ₹ 5 (6.0¢ US) – ₹ 30 (36¢ US). The drink is sold in glass tumblers and plastic cups, and used to be served in kulhars . Due to the continued popularity, the bottle and drink have become part of Indian popular culture . The drink, which is highly in demand during April–May summer months,
675-519: Is the sole manufacturer of Codd-neck bottles in India after their competitor Mahalakshmi Glass Works in Hyderabad closed down a few years ago. Before the re-entry of popular soft drinks, such as Pepsi and Coca-Cola in 1993, the sale of Banta reached its peak in the early 1990s, selling 100,000 bags per annum, with each bag containing 75 bottles. By 2010, however, the sales had dropped by nearly half. During
720-412: Is then poured into a Codd-neck bottle using a funnel until the bottle is full. The bottle is placed into the soda-making machine, which grips the bottle firmly in a container, and a nozzle from the machine snugly closes the mouth of the bottle and infuses it with carbon dioxide, after which the container which holds the bottle is rotated two or three times to further diffuse the carbon dioxide which pushes
765-523: The British colonial empire , are nowadays still in production for two countries exclusively: in India for banta and in Japan for ramune . Since children often smashed the bottles to get to the marble inside, old Codd-neck bottles are cherished collector's items. Until the 1900s, when the manufacturing of these bottles started in India, the bottles were imported from Britain. Prior to India's independence in 1947 ,
810-565: The Delhi University college campuses. Due to its popularity, it is also available in "fancy" bars, and commercially mass-manufactured versions in several flavours are also available. The drink gets its name from the marble in the Codd-neck bottle. The marble in Hindi and Punjabi is known as the banta, goli, goti, kancha, etc., hence the names, Banta Soda and Goti Soda – as the drink
855-532: The bottles were banned in several cities during the Indian independence movement as the Indian freedom fighters added chuna (calcium hydroxide) to the soda bottles for making improvised mini cannons. In 1950s, banta soda was sold on horse-drawn carts which also carried the soda-making equipment. Ingredients such as salt and water are mixed with the flavours using either the fresh fruit juice or commercial flavours, which
900-448: The bottling process, a chemical flavouring agent known as Lemon No. 1 by International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) is added. The agent is also used in ice cream and by the pharmaceutical industry. The banta soda bottles are largely bottled by unorganized manufacturers, who sell bottles for as little as ₹ 2 (2.4¢ US). In 2017, Delhi had over 100 single-room bottling units. In 1970s, Chennai had 150 goli soda bottling units in
945-556: The boys are forgiven by him and vice versa. The boys continue to run the mess successfully. The movie emphasises that one's identity is important and worth fighting for and that forgiving and giving a chance to repent can permanently change lives. Then, it hints that Sithappa with Vanmathi and Puli with Yamini starting a romantic relationships. Vijay Milton, who has been the cinematographer for films like Priyamudan , Autograph , Kaadhal and Vazhakku Enn 18/9 , turned director with Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu . Goli Soda
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#1733086141269990-492: The boys start to retaliate and somehow get the upper hand. They then attack the men using weapons found in the market and drive them away. Unfortunately, Naidu gets further enraged. The boys take Mayil hostage and tells Naidu that if they release Aachi, they will release Mayil. All these incidents make Naidu angry on the boys, and he vows to take revenge on them. So he plans and attacks the boys once again, makes them unconscious, and separates them by sending them to different parts of
1035-466: The core. He directly goes to the mess and locks it from inside to kill the boys. The boys outpower him, tie him to a post, and strip him naked. They threaten to open the door, thus making his respect turn into shame. Naidu begs them not to do so and pleads them to kill him instead of showing him naked to the outside world. The boys then tell Naidu that the identity of a man is more important and he has finally learnt that. Naidu becomes guilt — ridden, and
1080-422: The country. The boys reunite after some struggles with the help of Vanmathi and decide to exact revenge on Naidu for making them lose their identities. They come back to the market and start their restaurant again. Naidu is surprised about this and goes to confront the boys, but they are saved by a cop. The boys decide to avenge their feelings by making Naidu lose the fear that people have on him and opposing him in
1125-479: The development of new semi-automatic filling machines with modern technology. it made a comeback." Priyamudan Priyamudan ( transl. With love ) is a 1998 Indian Tamil -language romantic thriller film directed by Vincent Selva . The film stars Vijay and Kausalya in the lead roles. The story focuses on a young businessman, who is of a hyper-possessive nature and therefore he tries to achieve whatever he desires using any means. Priyamudan
1170-459: The first premium branded goli soda in Telangana. Mohammed Abdul Khader, who started manufacturing Spark Goli Soda in 2019 says it took him two years to get into selling business-to-business. On the disappearance of goli soda , he says, "One factor was the traditional filling system. It was cumbersome and needed a lot of manpower. The expensive production method contributed to its disappearance. After
1215-472: The gun shot. Priya who realised Vasanth's love cries thinking that he died, but her tears falls on Vasanth's cheek, making him gain consciousness. Priya helps Vasanth to stand and reciprocates his love. Both run away from the police. Muthukumaraswamy and Gopal who were about to pull out their guns from the holsters, do not stop or shoot Vasanth from escaping. When they ask each other the reason for not stopping them, they explained each other by saying that they know
1260-416: The home for a small work, Vasanth meets Rangarajan and admits the truth to him, but he refuses. Angered by his action, Vasanth kills him but later realises his mistake. CBI officers Muthukumaraswamy and Gopal begin to investigate the case. One day, Vasanth Kumar comes to Jaipur for a music audition, which he had missed when he donated blood to Priya. Vasanth arranges room for him but fears that he might find
1305-411: The marble up the neck of bottle against the gasket at the top, thus sealing the bottle. Bottles are reusable and are collected by the bottlers to be cleaned, washed, steamed or sanitised, and then refilled Like ramune , a drink available in Japan, banta soda in India is also available in a Codd-neck bottle, a heavy glass bottle whose mouth is sealed by a round marble (instead of a cap) thanks to
1350-405: The market elections. Naidu fears losing the election, and he decides to kill the boys and sends all his men to search for them. The boys hide, and since Naidu has sent all his men away, they realise that Naidu must be alone and they take him on. They see Naidu sleeping, and they cut off his hair and paste a coin his head, symbolising that he is dead. The next morning, Naidu sees this and is angered to
1395-610: The market. I immediately decided to make a film on them." Filming took place in Chennai 's Koyambedu market , Alappuzha in Kerala and Murudeshwara temple in Karnataka . The film was shot entirely with Canon EOS 5D, a DSLR camera. Associate Director – Mr. Lenin The soundtrack album was composed by S. N. Arunagiri. The lyrics were penned by Mani Amudhavan, Priyan and Gaana Bala . The background score
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1440-418: The next day, they come to the mess and find it still locked. Mayil is still in the mess with a hangover and has made a complete mess of the place. The boys get angry and ask him to go out. But as Mayil refuses and attacks them, the boys retaliate and Mayil is pushed down. Mayil starts to attack the boys, but the boys overpower and beat him. Angry and humiliated, Mayil leaves the place. When Naidu learns of this he
1485-691: The owner to cover the damages but responds that if he cannot get it, nobody can. He happens to visit Rajasthan, where he meets Priya and it is love at first sight for Vasanth. Priya is injured in an accident, and Vasanth's friend Vasanth Kumar rescues her by donating blood. Being unconscious, Priya does not know the face of her saviour, only the name "Vasanth Kumar". After she recovers, Priya comes to Chennai to meet Vasanth Kumar and stays in her uncle's house. However, Vasanth, who needs her at any cost, pretends to be Vasanth Kumar and makes advantage of her soft corner. He also manages to hide her from Vasanth Kumar. One day, Priya and Vasanth go to Sathyam Theatre to watch
1530-637: The pressure of the carbonated contents. The distinctive bottle has led to the drink also being called goli soda in South India. Prior to India's independence the Codd-neck bottles were imported from England. However, post-independence local manufacturers came up, including many factories in Ahmedabad , all of which have now stopped making Codd-neck bottles. Presently, Khandelwal Glass Works, who has been making these bottles since 1981 at Sasni in Uttar Pradesh ,
1575-574: The story is the real star of a film and it's precisely because of it that the entertainer emerges as a winner". The film opened poor response 30% - 45% occupancy on first day collected ₹ 60 lakhs at the box office. But later it got overwhelming improvement netted ₹ 2 crore on second day. The film grossed ₹ 4.33 crore in first weekend. The film collected ₹ 8 crore in first week at the box office. In chennai alone it collected ₹ 3 crore in its full run. Banta Banta Soda , or Banta ( Hindi : बंटा), also Goli Soda or Goti Soda and Fotash Jawl ,
1620-643: The story of four boys who work and live together in a market. The film was remade in Kannada with the same name . Goli Soda 2 , featuring an entirely distinct cast, was released in June 2018. 2024 sequel miniseries Goli Soda Rising is released on Hotstar. Set against the backdrop of Koyambedu market , the film revolves around the lives of four young boys: Pulli, Saetu, Sithappa and Kuttimani. They work as coolies, and earn their bread by working as lifters. They lift and transport vegetable goods to various shops. One such shop
1665-401: The triumph of honest writing, freshness of its cast who does not have any star trappings, and the speed of the film. The backbone of the film is Pandiraj's script and Vijay Milton's directorial touches and the belief that everybody irrespective of his surroundings and upbringing has an identity". IANS gave it 4 out of 5 stars and said " Goli Soda is a slap in the face of heroism. It proves that
1710-528: The truth. He goes to the hospital where Priya was admitted and tears the certificate of admission. Vasanth Kumar sees this, and they go to a nearby hill station. Vasanth Kumar starts arguing with Vasanth for cheating his name to love Priya. Vasanth apologises and admits the truth, but Vasanth Kumar abuses Priya. In anger, Vasanth accidentally beats Vasanth Kumar but tries to save him. Having no way, Vasanth Kumar sacrifices his life for his friend's sake. Shocked by this incident, Vasanth decides to transform himself into
1755-469: The unorganised sector which had dropped to 50 by 2018. Chennai-based Kozzmo Beverages, which started its operations in 2018, has started making commercial pre-packaged hygienic goli soda using a manufacturing unit certified by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). It sells 6 flavours – paneer soda, nimbu masala , lemon, orange, grape, and pineapple. Spark Premium Codd Soda introduced
1800-443: The value and pain of love. They let them go away and live together. Vijay wanted to work with a debutant director and Vincent Selva's story impressed him, prompting Lakshmi Movie Makers to make the story into a feature film, Priyamudan . Vijay reduced his remuneration for the film, anticipating potential cost overruns. Meena was initially approached for the film, but had to turn the offer down due to her busy schedule. The filming
1845-514: Was based on the Hindi hit song, "Hum Kaale Hai Tu Kya Hua" from Gumnaam (1965), composed by the duo Shankar–Jaikishan . The film was released on 13 June 1998. D. S. Ramanujam of The Hindu stated that Vijay "made sincere efforts to give shape to the negative character" that "he asserts himself in the climax". Ramanujam added that Kausalya "just fills the bill, while Sujit Sagar makes "a neat essay". K. N. Vijiyan of New Straits Times also gave
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1890-518: Was composed by Anoop Seelin , making his entry to Tamil cinema. Baradwaj Rangan wrote "The signature achievement of Goli Soda is its ruthless unmasking of how hollow most of our masala movies are, and how, with a little imagination, just a little, you can make a film which does not insult the audience" and went on to state, "I will be very surprised if there's a more entertaining, more inventive, more well-acted masala movie this year". The Times of India gave 3.5 stars out of 5 and said " Goli Soda IS
1935-422: Was held at Jaipur for one month. While working for the film, Vijay had an accident and hurt his spine. As a result, Vijay travelled to London for advanced medical treatment, where he ended up meeting his eventual wife, Sangeetha Sornalingam. An alternate climax was filmed where Vijay's character does not die, but Vincent Selva decided against using it. The soundtrack was composed by Deva . "White Lakkan" song
1980-555: Was released on 13 June 1998 and became a commercial success, running for more than 100 days in theatres. It was remade as Preminche Manasu in Telugu in 1999, as Nata in Kannada in 2002 and as Deewana Main Deewana in Hindi in 2013. Vasanth is a son of a wealthy businessman from Chennai and grows up with a possessive attitude. In a gift shop, he breaks a gift which he likes only because it had already been bought by someone else. He pays
2025-488: Was taken by Vasanth when he first visited Jaipur. He tells her all the truths and the incidents. She feels sorry for him and decides to reciprocate his love. However, the police shoots Vasanth, and he dies immediately, unable to bear the pain. Priya bursts in tears after realising Vasanth's true love towards her. The film ends with a sad note with Vasanth advising the audience "not to live like him, because they will realize their terrific destiny". Vasanth falls unconscious after
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