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Oru Naal Koothu(2016)

6.5/10
Tamil134 mins

Oru Naal Koothu (2016) is a 134-minute Tamil film directed by Nelson Venkatesan. Starring Balasaravanan, Mia George and Nivetha Pethuraj. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Oru Naal Koothu stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2016.

Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
10 June 2016
Director
Nelson Venkatesan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 14m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A group of friends all face pressure to get married. They each deal with their own personal struggles and relationships. The story follows them as they navigate these expectations about life and love.

Love, laughs, and the big question: to marry or not?

Film Details

6.5Rating
134Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date10 June 2016
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

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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