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Yagavarayinum Naa Kaakka(2015)

6.3/10
Tamil151 minstheatrical

Yagavarayinum Naa Kaakka is a 2015 Tamil thriller film directed by Sathya Prabhas Pinisetty. The movie stars Aadhi Pinisetty as Saga, a middle-class college student, alongside Nikki Galrani, Mithun Chakraborty, and Pasupathy. The story follows Saga and his three wealthy friends whose New Year's Eve celebration turns violent after a drunken harassment incident. The victim is the daughter of a powerful don, played by Mithun Chakraborty. The film is based on a real incident that occurred in Chennai. It received mixed to positive reviews for its performances and message. The movie was released on June 26, 2015, in theaters across India.

Filmed In:Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Mood:
suspensefulemotionaldark
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
26 June 2015
Director
Sathya Prabhas Pinisetty
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 31m
Rating
6.3/10

Storyline

A carefree college student named Saga skips his exams to party with his rich friends. On New Year's Eve, one friend drunkenly harasses a woman. That woman is the daughter of a feared don. Now Saga and his friends must run for their lives as the don hunts them down. One wrong word starts a chain of violence that destroys everything Saga loves.

One wrong word can destroy everything.

Film Details

6.3Rating
151Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date26 June 2015
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsMalupu
Filmed InChennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefulemotionaldark
Themes
revengelovefamilyjustice
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Yagavarayinum Naa Kaakka

Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Bose Venkat (5 films together), Aadukalam Naren & Nassar (4 films together), Pasupathy & Nassar (4 films together), Nassar & Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli (3 films together), Nassar & Harish Uthaman (3 films together), and Aadukalam Naren & Nikki Galrani (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title is a twist on a famous Tamil proverb, which originally means 'Even if I die, I won't become a crow.'
  • This was the directorial debut for Sathya Prabhas Pinisetty, who had previously worked as an assistant director on several Telugu films.
  • Actor Aadukalam Naren, who plays the powerful don, is known for his intense villain roles but started his career as a theatre artist.
  • The movie's soundtrack was composed by Ghibran, who was relatively new at the time and later became known for his experimental scores.
  • Despite being a Tamil production, parts of the film were shot in Hyderabad, which is a common practice for cost-effective filming.
  • The plot revolves around a single night of conflict, a narrative structure that creates continuous tension from start to finish.
  • The film's release faced competition from several other mid-budget Tamil movies, which impacted its initial box office performance.

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