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Marina(2012)

6.5/10
Tamil134 mins

Marina (2012) is a 134-minute Tamil film directed by Pandiraj . Starring Sivakarthikeyan, Oviya and Jayaprakash. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Marina stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2012.

Director:Pandiraj
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
3 February 2012
Director
Pandiraj
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 14m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A runaway orphan finds work selling snacks at a beach in Chennai. He saves money and studies at night, hoping to one day go to a real school. His dedication inspires the other children working there to also dream of an education.

A runaway's dream inspires a beach of lost boys.

Film Details

6.5Rating
134Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date3 February 2012
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
survivalfamilyfriendshipidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Marina' refers to Marina Beach in Chennai, which is one of the longest urban beaches in the world and serves as the central setting for the story.
  • Director Pandiraj is known for rural and slice-of-life films; 'Marina' was a shift to an urban setting, focusing on street children's lives.
  • Sivakarthikeyan, already a popular TV host, made his feature film acting debut here; his character's name 'Ambikapathy' is a classic Tamil literary name.
  • The film's soundtrack by D. Imman features a song 'Kadhal Vaithu' that became popular for its melody and depiction of young love at the beach.
  • A subplot involves a couple played by Senthilnathan and Swapnasundari, representing the typical 'love birds' who frequent Marina Beach.
  • The movie highlights the real-life issue of street children in Chennai, with many scenes shot in actual locations around the beach to add authenticity.
  • Despite being a debut lead for Sivakarthikeyan, the film did not perform strongly at the box office but later gained appreciation for its heartfelt theme.

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