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Nayyapudai(2016)

4.8/10
Tamil mins

Nayyapudai (2016) is a Tamil film directed by Vijaya Kiran. With an audience rating of 4.8/10, Nayyapudai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2016.

Director:Vijaya Kiran
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
13 October 2016
Director
Vijaya Kiran
Language
Tamil
GudVibe Rating
4.8/10

Storyline

An elderly man confronts a dishonest police officer and the dangerous criminal that officer is shielding.

A grandfather's fight for justice begins.

Film Details

4.8Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date13 October 2016

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
corruptionjusticefamilyrevenge
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Nayyapudai' translates to 'Army of the Snake', a metaphor for the protagonist's fight against corruption.
  • Director Vijaya Kiran also wrote the screenplay and played a supporting role as a police officer in the movie.
  • The film's climax was shot in a single, specially constructed set to depict a large-scale confrontation.
  • It features veteran actor Thalaivasal Vijay in a rare leading action role as the 70-year-old protagonist.
  • The movie's soundtrack was composed by S. N. Prasad, who is better known as a sound designer in Tamil cinema.
  • Despite its action premise, the film includes several scenes highlighting traditional Tamil family values and conflicts.
  • The plot was partly inspired by real-life news reports of elderly individuals standing up against local corruption.

Notable Collaborations

Frequently Asked Questions