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Nil Gavani Sellathey(2010)

5.5/10
Tamil140 mins

Nil Gavani Sellathey (2010) is a 140-minute Tamil film directed by Anand K. Chakravarthy. Starring Lakshmi Nair, Jagan and Dhansika. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Nil Gavani Sellathey stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2010.

Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
17 December 2010
Director
Anand K. Chakravarthy
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 20m
GudVibe Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

A group of friends travel to a remote village for fun, ignoring warnings that it's a bad idea. Their trip turns into a terrifying fight for survival.

A village that welcomes no visitors.

Film Details

5.5Rating
140Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date17 December 2010
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionfamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audienceniche
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability2

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Trivia

  • The film was shot in just 11 days on a very low budget, primarily in and around a single village location.
  • Director Anand Chakravarthy also starred in the lead role, a dual responsibility uncommon for a feature film.
  • It is one of the few Tamil horror films to directly cite 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre' as its primary inspiration.
  • The movie had a rare second theatrical release in March 2011 after its initial run in December 2010.
  • Critical reviews praised its atmosphere and tension, contrasting its poor performance at the box office.
  • The cast featured several newcomers, with actress Dhaniska making one of her earliest film appearances.

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