Oru Naal Koothu(2016)
Oru Naal Koothu is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy-drama film directed by Nelson Venkatesan. The cast includes Dinesh, Nivetha Pethuraj, Miya George, and Riythvika Panneerselvam. The film presents three parallel narratives about women confronting societal and parental expectations around marriage. Kavya resists an arranged marriage, Lakshmi fights caste barriers to marry for love, and Susheela seeks respect in her existing marriage. The film is noted for its realistic portrayal of marriage-related issues and its critique of traditional norms. It received mixed to positive reviews for its honest storytelling and strong performances. The movie was released in India on June 10, 2016.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 10 June 2016
- Director
- Nelson Venkatesan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Three women in a Tamil town face different marriage problems. Kavya does not want to marry the man her parents chose. Lakshmi loves a man from a different caste. Susheela is trapped in an unhappy marriage. Each woman must decide whether to follow tradition or fight for her own happiness.
“One day that changes everything.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Oru Naal Koothu
Cast reunions in this film: Charlie & Charle (102 films together), Karunakaran & Ramesh Thilak (9 films together), Justin Prabhakaran & Gokul Benoy (5 films together), Attakathi Dinesh & Bala Saravanan (3 films together), Karunakaran & Bala Saravanan (3 films together), and Karunakaran & Justin Prabhakaran (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Oru Naal Koothu' but was briefly renamed 'Dharma Durai' before its release, though the original title was retained.
- Director Nelson Venkatesan also co-wrote the story and screenplay, marking his debut as a feature film director.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Justin Prabhakaran, who was relatively new to Tamil cinema at the time.
- It features a cameo appearance by actor Vijay Sethupathi, who was a producer on the film, in a small but memorable role.
- The film explores themes of marriage and societal pressure through interconnected stories, similar to the structure of anthology films.
- It was shot primarily in and around Chennai, with locations chosen to reflect the everyday urban settings of the characters.
- Despite its ensemble cast, the film had a modest budget and focused on realistic performances rather than grand sets or action sequences.
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