Indru Netru Naalai(2015)
Indru Netru Naalai is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language science fiction comedy film directed by R. Ravikumar. The film stars Vishnu Vishal, Miya George, and Karunakaran in lead roles. The story follows two unemployed friends who discover a time machine from the year 2065 in a garbage dump. They use the device to travel 24 hours into the past and profit from gambling and lottery wins. Their actions create unintended consequences that threaten their relationships and the timeline itself. The film was praised for its inventive premise, humorous tone, and emotional depth. It was produced on a budget of ₹4 crore and grossed over ₹10 crore at the box office. The movie was released on 30 January 2015 and received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hotstar, YuppTV
- Theatrical Release
- 26 June 2015
- Director
- R. Ravi Kumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Rating
- 7.9/10
Storyline
Two lazy friends, Elango and Pulivetti, find a time machine in a trash pile. They use it to travel one day into the past and win money through bets and lotteries. But their meddling with time creates chaos in their lives and the lives of people they love. They must decide between easy money and true happiness.
“Yesterday is not a playground.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Indru Netru Naalai
Cast reunions in this film: Jayaprakash & Anupama Kumar (10 films together), Jayaprakash & Karunakaran (8 films together), Jayaprakash & Bagavathi Perumal (5 films together), Karunakaran & Bagavathi Perumal (5 films together), Jayaprakash & Arya (4 films together), and Arya & Karunakaran (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Time Machine' before being changed to 'Indru Netru Naalai'.
- Director R. Ravi Kumar was an assistant to director Mysskin before making his debut with this film.
- The film's plot was partly inspired by the director's interest in the concept of time travel from a Tamil perspective.
- Actor Karunakaran, who plays Pulivetti Arumugam, improvised many of his comedic lines and mannerisms.
- The film was shot in a brisk schedule of around 40 days, mostly in Chennai.
- It was one of the early successful Tamil sci-fi comedies, blending local humor with a futuristic concept.
- The movie's climax and time-loop theme drew comparisons to the Hollywood film 'Back to the Future'.
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