Oru Nadigaiyin Vaakkumoolam(2012)
Oru Nadigaiyin Vaakkumoolam is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Rajkrishna. The film stars Sonia Agarwal in the lead role, with Kabil, Sathan, Urmila Unni, Rajkapoor, Kovai Sarala, and Ganja Karuppu in supporting roles. The story follows a village girl named Malar who moves to Chennai to become an actress. She faces exploitation and betrayal from men in the film industry. The movie is notable for its honest portrayal of the dark side of show business. It received mixed reviews and a low IMDb rating of 2.7. The film was released in theaters on February 9, 2012.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 10 February 2012
- Director
- Rajkrishna
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A young village woman named Malar dreams of becoming a famous actress. She moves to Chennai full of hope. But the film industry is full of predators. Men promise her roles but demand terrible things in return. Malar must fight to survive and keep her dignity.
“Her dream became her nightmare.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- This film was the directorial debut of Rajkrishna, who had previously worked as an assistant director.
- The movie's title translates to 'The Statement of an Actress,' hinting at its insider look at the film industry.
- Actress Sanchita Shetty, known for dance reality shows, made her Tamil lead acting debut with this film.
- It was shot extensively in Chennai and some rural parts of Tamil Nadu to contrast village and city life.
- The film had a limited theatrical release and is more commonly found on television and streaming platforms.
- A subplot involves the manipulation of screen tests, reflecting real concerns about exploitation in cinema.
- The soundtrack was composed by S. Thaman, who was already a prominent name in Telugu and Tamil films by then.