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Natpathigaram - 79(2016)

5.7/10
Tamil118 mins

Natpathigaram - 79 is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Ravichandran. The cast includes Raj Bharath, Amzath Khan, Tejaswi Madivada, and Reshmi Menon in lead roles, with M.S. Bhaskar and Raju Sundaram in supporting parts. The story follows four close friends whose bond is tested when their parents wrongly assume a romantic relationship between two of them. Set in a small Tamil town, the film explores how societal pressure and family expectations can strain even the strongest friendships. The film was produced by Jayam Cine Entertainment and released on March 11, 2016. It received an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 and was noted for its realistic portrayal of friendship and family dynamics.

Director:Ravichandran
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
ZEE5
Theatrical Release
11 March 2016
Director
Ravichandran
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 58m
Rating
5.7/10

Storyline

Jeeva, Aravind, Pooja, and Maha are inseparable friends. But when their parents start to believe Jeeva and Pooja are in love, the group faces pressure from all sides. Rumors spread, trust breaks, and the friendship begins to shatter. Can they survive the misunderstanding and find their way back to each other?

Friendship is tested by love

Film Details

5.7Rating
118Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date11 March 2016

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
friendshipfamilyloveidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Natpathigaram - 79

Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Bhaskar & Subbu Panchu Arunachalam (4 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Natpadhigaram 79' refers to Article 79 of the Indian Constitution, which deals with the constitution of Parliament.
  • Director Ravichandran is the son of veteran Tamil actor M.R. Radha, making this a second-generation filmmaking effort.
  • The movie was shot primarily in and around Chennai, using real college campuses to capture an authentic youthful atmosphere.
  • It features a cameo appearance by veteran actor 'Nizhalgal' Ravi in a supporting role as a parent.
  • The film's soundtrack was composed by newcomer Achu Rajamani, who is also a popular playback singer.
  • Despite its ensemble cast of newcomers, the movie had a limited theatrical release and flew under the radar for many audiences.
  • The plot's central misunderstanding is a classic trope often compared to older Tamil family dramas from the 1980s.

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