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Naalu Perukku Nallathuna Ethuvume Thappila (2017)

Tamil120 mins

Naalu Peruku Nalladhuna Edhuvum Thappilla is a 2017 Tamil-language heist film written and directed by debutant Dinesh Selvaraj. The lead cast includes Jagadeeshkanna, Karthik Raj, and Shariya. The story follows four friends in a small Tamil town who plan and execute a bank robbery to escape poverty. The film was crowdfunded, giving it an independent and raw aesthetic. Critics praised its honest portrayal of desperation and the consequences of crime. The movie was released in 2017 in select theaters in Tamil Nadu.

Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Amazon Prime Video
Theatrical Release
31 March 2017
Director
DineshSelvaraj
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h
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Storyline

Four struggling friends in a small town decide to rob a bank. They have no experience, no real plan, and no backup. As the heist unfolds, fear and panic tear their friendship apart. Each must face the price of their desperate choice.

Four friends. One bank. No escape.

Film Details

120Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 March 2017

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
corruptionsurvivalfamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title is a popular Tamil proverb meaning 'Four people can achieve anything without fault'.
  • Director Dinesh Selvaraj also worked as an assistant director for several notable Tamil filmmakers before this debut.
  • The movie was shot primarily in and around Chennai, using many real urban locations to create a gritty feel.
  • Actor Aadukalam Naren, known for supporting roles, plays a key character in this crime drama.
  • The plot revolves around a psychological manipulation scheme, a less common theme in mainstream Tamil thrillers of that period.
  • It had a limited theatrical release and later gained more attention through television and digital platforms.
  • The screenplay uses nonlinear storytelling to reveal the motives of the three criminals gradually.

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