
Sila Samayangalil(2017)
'Sila Samayangalil' (also known as 'Sometimes') is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language psychological drama film directed by Priyadarshan. The cast includes Prakash Raj, Ashok Selvan, Nassar, and Shreya Reddy. The story follows seven strangers who bribe a lab technician to learn their HIV test results early. The film is set entirely in a diagnostic clinic, where the characters confront their fears and prejudices. It was the first South Indian film to be released as a Netflix Original. The film received critical acclaim for its performances and social message. It was also in the final round of selection for the 74th Golden Globe Awards. The runtime is 110 minutes.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 2017
- Director
- Priyadarshan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 50m 0
Storyline
Seven strangers gather at a clinic for HIV test results. Unable to wait, they bribe a technician to reveal the outcome. They learn only one person is positive. As tensions rise, accusations fly. The truth changes everything.
“Fear waits. Compassion heals.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Sila Samayangalil
Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Ilayaraja (49 films together), Nassar & Prakash Raj (41 films together), Nassar & M. S. Bhaskar (15 films together), Prakash Raj & Ilayaraja (14 films together), Nassar & Shanmugarajan (8 films together), and Ashok Selvan & Nassar (7 films together).
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‘Sila Samayangalil’, directed by Priyadarshan has bagged 3 awards at the ‘Jaipur International Film Festival and one jury award in Chennai International Film Festival. ‘Sometimes’ (SILA SAMAYANGALIL)…













