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Nermai(1985)

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Tamil150 mins

Nermai (1985) is a 150-minute Tamil film directed by R Krishnamurthy. Starring R Krishnamurthy, Vijayakumar and Major Sundarrajan.

Mood:
emotionalupliftingsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
3 May 1985
Director
R Krishnamurthy
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 30m
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Storyline

Raja is a rebellious college student whose father is a smuggler. He often argues with Radha, his professor's sister. When his father asks the professor to help reform him, Raja slowly changes his ways and falls in love with Radha. However, their new peaceful life is threatened by dangerous criminals from the past, forcing Raja and the professor to team up against them.

A reckless rebel's heart changes for love and honor.

Film Details

0.0Rating
150Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date3 May 1985
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingsuspenseful
Themes
familylovejusticeidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Neram Nalla Neram' before being shortened to 'Nermai'.
  • Director R. Krishnamurthy was a veteran known for comedies, making this serious drama a slight shift.
  • Actor Sivakumar, who played Professor Gowrishankar, was known for his disciplined image, fitting the role.
  • The movie's plot of a professor reforming a student echoed a popular theme in 1980s Tamil cinema.
  • It was one of the earlier films for actress Radha, who played the female lead named Radha.
  • The title 'Nermai' translates to 'Honesty', directly reflecting the film's core moral theme.
  • The climax involving a confrontation with criminals was a common device to add action to social dramas.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Nermai

Music Composer-Professor Kodi Malar63 films
Music Composer-Headmaster (Guest Appearance)54 films
Actor-Headmaster (Guest Appearance)38 films
Music Composer-Doctor (Guest Appearance)33 films
Actor-Professor Kodi Malar32 films
Doctor (Guest Appearance)-Professor Kodi Malar32 films
Pappa Naidu-Headmaster (Guest Appearance)32 films
Professor Kodi Malar-Pappa Naidu29 films
Professor Kodi Malar-Headmaster (Guest Appearance)29 films
Professor Kodi Malar-Jaikumar27 films
Doctor (Guest Appearance)-Actor20 films

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