Nadunissi Naaygal(2011)
Nadunisi Naaygal (Midnight Dogs) is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language psychological thriller film directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon. The film stars Veera Bahu in his debut role as a serial killer, alongside Sameera Reddy, Swapna Abraham, and Ashwin Kakumanu. Samantha Ruth Prabhu appears in a cameo as an asylum patient. The story follows Veera, a man who was sexually abused as a child and grows into a predator who kills women for pleasure. The film is notable for its complete absence of songs and dance sequences, a rarity in Tamil cinema. It was shot primarily in Chennai and received a mixed critical response, with praise for its cinematography and lead performance but criticism for its derivative plot. The film was released on 18 February 2011 and is available for streaming on JioHotstar.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- JioHotstar, Watcho
- Theatrical Release
- 18 February 2011
- Director
- Gautham Menon
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A young man named Veera hides a dark secret behind his charming smile. Sexually abused as a child, he now kills women to satisfy his twisted desires. When he targets a trusting woman named Sukanya, a police officer races to stop him before she becomes his next victim.
“The monster next door.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Nadunissi Naaygal
Cast reunions in this film: Gautham Menon & Anthony (6 films together), Gautham Menon & Manoj Paramahamsa (4 films together), Sameera Reddy & Anthony (2 films together), Gautham Menon & Veera Bahu (2 films together), Veera Bahu & Anthony (2 films together), and Anthony & Manoj Paramahamsa (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in just 18 days, a very short schedule for a feature film.
- It was the first Tamil film to be shot entirely using a Canon 5D Mark II digital camera.
- Director Gautham Menon also wrote the screenplay under the pseudonym 'Ganesh'.
- The film's title translates to 'Midnight Dogs', hinting at the dark, primal themes.
- It was a major box office failure, which surprised many given the director's previous hits.
- The film features no songs or background score, creating a stark, unsettling atmosphere.
- Actress Sameera Reddy, known for glamorous roles, took a bold turn with this intense psychological part.