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Neengal Kettavai(1984)

4.0/10
Tamil132 mins

Neengal Kettavai (1984) is a 132-minute Tamil film directed by Balu Mahendra. Starring Y. G. Mahendran, Somayajulu J V and Jaishankar. With an audience rating of 4.0/10, Neengal Kettavai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1984.

Director:Balu Mahendra
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1984
Director
Balu Mahendra
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 12m
GudVibe Rating
4.0/10

Storyline

A widow in Ooty is attacked by a tourist, which leads to her death while her two sons watch. The brothers later reunite and set out to get revenge for their mother's murder.

Two brothers unite for a mother's final justice.

Film Details

4.0Rating
132Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1984
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleநீங்கள் கேட்டவை

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengefamilyjusticecorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Poornima' after the main character, but was later changed to 'Neengal Kettavai'.
  • This was the only Tamil film directed by Balu Mahendra that was not shot by him as a cinematographer; he focused solely on direction.
  • Actress Sujatha, who played Poornima, was primarily known as a glamour star, and this role marked a significant shift to a serious dramatic performance.
  • The film's climax was shot in the dense forests of Ooty, with the crew facing challenges from unpredictable weather during the schedule.
  • Composer Ilaiyaraaja reused a tune from his earlier Telugu film 'Sitaara' for a song in this movie, which was uncommon for him.
  • Despite its serious theme, the film had a moderate run at the box office and is now remembered more among film scholars for its narrative style.
  • The child actors playing the two sons were newcomers and were selected through an audition process held in Chennai.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Neengal Kettavai

Music Composer-Muthulingam34 films
Music Composer-Stunt Master, Radha's father23 films
Music Composer-Ramu and Arun's mother5 films
Actor-Stunt Master, Radha's father5 films
Muthulingam-Stunt Master, Radha's father5 films
Actor-Stunt Master, Radha's father3 films
Actor-Ramu and Arun's mother3 films
Muthulingam-Ramu and Arun's mother3 films
Director-Stunt Master, Radha's father2 films

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