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Neerparavai(2012)

7.4/10
Tamil137 mins

Neerparavai (2012) is a 137-minute Tamil film directed by Seenu Ramasamy. Starring Vishnu Vishal, Sunaina and Nandita Das. With an audience rating of 7.4/10, Neerparavai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2012.

Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
30 November 2012
Director
Seenu Ramasamy
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 17m
GudVibe Rating
7.4/10

Storyline

A skeleton is discovered at Esther's home. Her fisherman husband vanished 25 years ago. Esther confesses to his murder, but as she tells her story to a sympathetic police officer, she reveals how their loving family was destroyed by conflicts over fishing territory.

A confession reveals a family's tragic struggle at sea.

Film Details

7.4Rating
137Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date30 November 2012
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsNeer Paravai · Neerparavai

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
familysurvivalcorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Neerparavai' translates to 'Water Bird', symbolising the fishermen's connection to the sea.
  • Director Seenu Ramasamy spent over two years living in coastal villages to research the fishermen's lives and dialect.
  • The film was shot entirely on location in Thoothukudi and nearby coastal areas to capture authentic village life.
  • Actress Nandita Das learned the local Tamil dialect of the fishermen to make her performance more realistic.
  • The story was inspired by real-life conflicts between Indian and Sri Lankan fishermen over fishing boundaries.
  • Composer Yuvan Shankar Raja used traditional folk instruments to create the film's background score.
  • Despite critical praise, the film had a limited theatrical release and found a wider audience through DVDs and television.

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