Vaaliba Raja(2016)
Vaaliba Raja is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by Sai Gokul Ramanath and produced by Murali. The film stars Santhanam, Sethu, and Vishakha Singh in lead roles, with Nushrratt Bharuccha in a supporting role. The story follows a young man who struggles to choose between his ex-girlfriend and his current girlfriend, leading to a 15-day ultimatum from his girlfriend's family. The film blends humor with emotional conflict, exploring themes of love, commitment, and self-discovery. It received mixed reviews from critics but was noted for Santhanam's performance in a more serious role. The movie was released in theaters in 2016 and is available on streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Amazon Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2016
- Director
- Sai Gokul
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
A young man named Karthik is torn between two women: his past love Sweety and his present love Shalu. Unable to decide, he faces a 15-day deadline from Shalu's parents. He must choose one before he loses both.
“One heart, two loves, no time”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Vaaliba Raja
Cast reunions in this film: VTV Ganesh & Santhanam (11 films together), Santhanam & Jayaprakash (9 films together), Santhanam & Devadarshini (8 films together), Jayaprakash & Sriranjini (7 films together), Jayaprakash & Devadarshini (5 films together), and VTV Ganesh & Jayaprakash (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Vaaliba Raja' translates to 'King of Youth' in English, reflecting its focus on young love.
- Director Sai Gokul Ramanath also co-wrote the screenplay, marking one of his early directorial projects.
- The movie was shot extensively in and around Chennai, including popular college campuses to capture a youthful vibe.
- Actor Santhosh Prathap, known for his television work, played the lead role, which was a shift to a full-length feature film.
- The soundtrack was composed by Ganesh Raghavendra, who incorporated a mix of peppy and romantic tunes for the album.
- Upon release, the film received mixed reviews, with some critics noting its lighthearted take on romantic dilemmas.
- A subplot in the film involves the protagonist's friends, adding comic relief to the main romantic conflict.
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