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Vallinam(2014)

6.7/10
Tamil147 mins

Vallinam (2014) is a 147-minute Tamil film directed by Arivazhagan Venkatachalam. Starring Nakul, Mrudhula Bhaskar and Anaswara. With an audience rating of 6.7/10, Vallinam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2014.

Director:Arivazhagan Venkatachalam
Mood:
emotionalinspiringsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
28 February 2014
Director
Arivazhagan Venkatachalam
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 27m
GudVibe Rating
6.7/10

Storyline

A talented basketball player transfers to a new college after a tragic court accident. He immediately faces conflict with the school's arrogant cricket captain, who refuses to let any other sport get attention.

A new player. A rival sport. One court to rule them all.

Film Details

6.7Rating
147Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date28 February 2014
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringsuspenseful
Themes
revengejusticefriendshipidentity
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Vallinam' means 'hardness' or 'strength' in Tamil, reflecting the movie's focus on resilience in sports.
  • Actor Nakul played a basketball player but had no prior experience, so he trained intensively for months before filming.
  • Director Arivazhagan was inspired to make the film after noticing cricket overshadowing other sports in Indian colleges.
  • The movie's climax basketball game was shot over 15 days to capture the realistic and intense sports action.
  • Composer S. Thaman reused a tune from his Telugu film 'Kick' for a popular song in this movie's soundtrack.
  • This was one of the few Tamil films at the time to prominently feature basketball as a central plot element.
  • The film performed modestly at the box office but gained appreciation for its sports drama theme and performances.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Vallinam

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