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Navarasa Thilagam(2016)

5.5/10
Tamil149 minstheatrical

Navarasa Thilagam is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Kamran. The film stars Ma Ka Pa Anand and Srushti Dange in lead roles. The story follows a jobless young man who falls in love with a wealthy woman and enters the real estate business to win her heart. The narrative is driven by humor and the hero's misadventures. The film received mixed reviews for its clichéd plot but was noted for its comedic tone. It was produced by Sudharshan Vembatty and features music composed by Siddharth Vipin. The film was released in 2016.

Director:Kamran
Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
19 February 2016
Director
Kamran
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 29m
Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

A jobless young man falls in love with a rich girl. Her father hates him for being poor. To win her heart, he dives into the risky real estate business. His crazy plans and funny mistakes lead to chaos and laughter.

Love, laughs, and real estate deals

Film Details

5.5Rating
149Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date19 February 2016
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known Asநவரச திலகம்

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Navarasa Thilagam

Cast reunions in this film: Jayaprakash & Karunakaran (8 films together), Jayaprakash & Ilavarasu (7 films together), Jayaprakash & Meera Krishnan (4 films together), Jayaprakash & Namo Narayana (4 films together), Jayaprakash & Shrushti Dange (3 films together), and Meera Krishnan & Ilavarasu (3 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Navarasa Thilagam' translates to 'The Queen of Nine Emotions,' a classical concept in Indian arts.
  • Director Kamran is also a cinematographer and handled the camera work for this movie himself.
  • The movie had a very limited theatrical release and quickly moved to television and streaming platforms.
  • Actor Senthil, known for comedy roles in the 80s and 90s, plays a supporting character in this film.
  • The soundtrack was composed by S. Thaman, a prominent composer in Telugu cinema, making this a less common Tamil project for him.
  • Parts of the film were shot in picturesque locations around Ooty, a popular hill station in Tamil Nadu.
  • The plot revolves around the hero winning over a strict father, a common theme in Tamil cinema of the 2010s.

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