Banu was directed by GV Seenu and released in 2015. GV Seenu is a prominent filmmaker in Tamil film industry.

Banu stars GV Seenu alongside Sujibala , Aishwarya Sant. The film marks a collaboration between GV Seenu and director GV Seenu within Tamil cinema.

Is Banu suitable for family viewing?

Yes — Banu holds a U certificate from the CBFC, meaning it is cleared for all ages including children.

Banu(2015)

Tamil•90 mins•theatrical•Updated 2 May 2026

Banu is a 2015 Tamil-language social drama film directed by a filmmaker known for socially conscious cinema. The film stars Natty Subramaniam and Ruhi Singh in lead roles, with Pooja Bisht in a supporting part. The story follows Banu, an educated young woman from a conservative Tamil Nadu town who is forced into an arranged marriage. She runs away to Chennai and struggles to survive while building an independent life. The film tackles themes of gender inequality, the value of education, and the high cost of personal freedom. Banu received mixed reviews, with critics praising its social message but noting a slow pace and predictable plot. The movie was released in theaters in 2015.

Director:GV Seenu

Filmed In:Tamil Nadu, Chennai

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release: 4 September 2015
Director: GV Seenu
Language: Tamil
Runtime: 1h 30m

Storyline

Banu is an educated young woman whose family forces her into an arranged marriage. She refuses to accept a life without choice and runs away to Chennai. Alone and broke, she must fight against poverty, danger, and a society that wants to control her. Can she build a new life on her own terms?

“Her freedom. Her choice. Her life.”