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Neengal Kettavai(1984)
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
Reviews & Ratings
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4/10Rating
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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 →
Actor-Composer25 films →
Music Composer-Stunt Master, Radha's father23 films →
Director-Composer15 films →
Actor-Composer11 films →
Actor-Composer9 films →
Actor-Muthulingam9 films →
Music Composer-Ramu and Arun's mother5 films →
Actor-Stunt Master, Radha's father5 films →
Muthulingam-Stunt Master, Radha's father5 films →
Director-Actor3 films →
Actor-Actor3 films →
Actor-Muthulingam3 films →
Actor-Stunt Master, Radha's father3 films →
Actor-Ramu and Arun's mother3 films →
Muthulingam-Ramu and Arun's mother3 films →
Actor-Composer2 films →
Director-Actor2 films →
Director-Stunt Master, Radha's father2 films →








