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Nambiar(2016)

5.7/10
Tamil140 mins

Nambiar (2016) is a 140-minute Tamil film directed by Ganeshaa. Starring Srikanth, Sunaina and Santhanam. With an audience rating of 5.7/10, Nambiar stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2016.

Director:Ganeshaa
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
19 August 2016
Director
Ganeshaa
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 20m
GudVibe Rating
5.7/10

Storyline

A young man studying for a top civil service exam struggles with his own impulsive behavior, which constantly creates trouble and distractions for him.

His biggest exam is his own mind.

Film Details

5.7Rating
140Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date19 August 2016
Also Known AsNambiyar · Nambiar · Nambiaar

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
identityfamilyfriendshipcorruption
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's director Ganeshaa is also a popular television host, known for shows like "Kalakka Povathu Yaaru?"
  • Actor Santhanam, who plays the lead, was initially hesitant to take on the role as it was a full-length solo hero project for him.
  • The movie's plot is loosely inspired by the psychological concept of the 'id' from Sigmund Freud's theory of personality.
  • Much of the comedy relies on the lead character's internal conflict, a unique narrative device for a Tamil comedy at the time.
  • The film's title "Nambiyaar" is an old Tamil term for a trustworthy person, creating irony with the protagonist's unreliable urges.
  • Despite Santhanam's popularity, the film had a very limited theatrical run and moderate box office performance.
  • The soundtrack was composed by N. R. Raghunanthan, who is better known as a playback singer than a composer.

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