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Narthagi(2011)
Tamil121 mins
Narthagi (2011) is a 121-minute Tamil film directed by G. Vijayabathma. Starring Punnagai Poo Gheetha, Azhagu and Dr. Sharmila. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Narthagi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2011.
Director:G. Vijayabathma
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 May 2011
- Director
- G. Vijayabathma
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Kalki is a transgender woman. The story follows her journey from living as a boy to becoming a woman. It shows the personal losses she faces and her relationships with the people she loves.
“A journey of love, loss, and becoming.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
121Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date14 May 2011
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsNarthaki
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
identityfamilylovesurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
#2P
Punnagai Poo GheethaActor
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SwathiActor
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KalkiActor
→#4A
AzhaguActor
→#5
#6D
Dr. SharmilaActor
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VivinActor
→#7Suzane George(Transgender's mother)
→#8L
Leema BabuActor
→#9
#10K
Karate VenkatesanActor
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G. VijayabathmaDirector
→#11
#12K
Kalki SubramaniamActor
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G. V. Prakash KumarMusic Composer
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Trivia
- The film was based on the real-life story of transgender activist Kalki Subramaniam, who also played the lead role.
- Director G. Vijayabathma made her directorial debut with this film after working as an assistant director for over a decade.
- The movie was shot on a very low budget, primarily in and around Chennai, using many real locations for authenticity.
- It was one of the earliest Tamil films to have a transgender protagonist played by a transgender actor, predating more mainstream portrayals.
- The film's title 'Narthagi' translates to 'Dancer' in English, symbolizing the protagonist's grace and struggles.
- Despite its sensitive subject, the film had a limited theatrical release and gained more attention through festival screenings.
- The soundtrack was composed by Sathish Selvakumar, featuring folk-inspired melodies to match the film's earthy tone.