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Appa(2016)

7.1/10
Tamil122 mins

Appa (2016) is a 122-minute Tamil film directed by Samuthirakani. Starring Samuthirakani, Thambi Ramaiah and Nasath. With an audience rating of 7.1/10, Appa stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2016.

Director:Samuthirakani
Mood:
emotionalinspiringuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 July 2016
Director
Samuthirakani
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 2m
GudVibe Rating
7.1/10

Storyline

A kind man sees the world in his own unique way. He is a loving father who inspires people around him. He also tries to make positive changes in his community.

A father's love can change the world.

Film Details

7.1Rating
122Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 July 2016
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringuplifting
Themes
familyidentityjusticecorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was shot in just 30 days, a very tight schedule for a feature-length movie.
  • Director Samuthirakani also wrote the story, which was partly inspired by his own experiences as a father.
  • The movie's climax scene involving a school was filmed at a real government school in Chennai.
  • It was produced on a modest budget, focusing its resources on the story rather than star salaries.
  • The film subtly critiques the commercialisation of education, a relevant social issue in Tamil Nadu.
  • Despite its social message, it had a limited theatrical release compared to big commercial films.
  • Actor Samuthirakani played the lead role, making it a personal project where he directed himself.

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