Sethu Boomi (2016)
Sethu Boomi is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Kenthiran Muniasami. The cast includes Thaman Kumar, Samskruthy Shenoy, Junior Balaiya, Cheranraj, and Kenthiran Muniasami. The story is set in rural Tamil Nadu and revolves around a long-standing feud between two districts. Kumaran, a young man from one district, falls in love with Malar from the rival district. Their relationship faces violent opposition from both families and the community. The film explores the reasoning behind the feud and portrays how aggressive behaviour leads to the death of a woman. It received a mixed critical response and holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. Sethu Boomi was released on February 5, 2016, in India.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 5 February 2016
- Director
- Kenthiran Muniasami
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 56m 0
Storyline
Kumaran works in Chennai and dreams of going abroad. He returns to his village and falls in love with Malar. But their love is forbidden because of a violent feud between their districts. Miscreants from both sides escalate the conflict, leading to tragedy. Kumaran must choose between his dreams and the woman he loves, while trying to stop the senseless violence.
“Love against the tide of hatred.”
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Trivia
- The film's director Kenthiran Muniasami is also a popular television anchor and host.
- It was shot in locations across Chennai, including the busy Koyambedu area, to show the hero's city life.
- The movie's plot twist involves the heroine's family secret, which is revealed through an old photograph.
- Actor Aadhav Kannadasan, who plays the lead, was primarily known for supporting roles before this film.
- The soundtrack was composed by S. N. Arunagiri, who often works on lower-budget Tamil films.
- A key scene uses the metaphor of a 'kuthu vilakku' (traditional lamp) to represent the heroine's family legacy.
- The film had a very limited theatrical run and is more commonly found on DVD and streaming platforms.
