Orange Mittai(2015)
Orange Mittai (2015) is a Tamil-language road comedy drama film directed by Biju Viswanath. It stars Vijay Sethupathi as Kailasam, a lonely old man, alongside Ramesh Thilak, Aashritha, Aaru Bala, and Karunakaran. The story follows a paramedic and his driver who transport a grumpy elderly patient through a single night in rural Tamil Nadu. The film explores themes of loneliness, family neglect, and the healing power of human connection. It premiered at the 20th Busan International Film Festival and received positive reviews for its honest storytelling and emotional depth. The soundtrack was composed by Justin Prabhakaran. The film was released worldwide on 31 July 2015.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 31 July 2015
- Director
- Biju Viswanath
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Rating
- 6.9/10
Storyline
A paramedic named Sathya and his driver Arumugam are called to pick up an old man named Kailasam who claims to be having a heart attack. But Kailasam is not really sick. He is just lonely and wants someone to talk to. The night turns into a chaotic road trip as Kailasam refuses to cooperate and keeps changing his mind about which hospital to go to.
“Sometimes the journey is the destination.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Orange Mittai
Cast reunions in this film: Bobby Simha & Karunakaran (9 films together), Karunakaran & Ramesh Thilak (9 films together), Vijay Sethupathi & Ramesh Thilak (7 films together), Vijay Sethupathi & Karunakaran (6 films together), Vijay Sethupathi & Bobby Simha (5 films together), and Karunakaran & Justin Prabhakaran (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Orange Mittai' refers to a popular orange-flavored candy in Tamil Nadu, symbolizing small joys in life.
- Director Biju Viswanath also played a supporting role as a police officer in the movie.
- The entire film was shot in just 18 days, mostly inside a moving ambulance to maintain realism.
- Actor Ramesh Thilak, who played the EMT, had to undergo basic medical training for his role.
- The movie's climax scene involving a heart attack was praised by doctors for its accurate depiction.
- It was produced by actor Vijay Sethupathi's production company, which supported small-budget films.
- The film initially struggled at the box office but gained a cult following through word-of-mouth and digital streaming.
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