
Nimirndhu Nil(2014)
Tamil151 mins
Nimirndhu Nil (2014) is a 151-minute Tamil film directed by Samuthirakani. Starring Jayam Ravi, Amala Paul and Sarath Kumar. With an audience rating of 7.1/10, Nimirndhu Nil stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2014.
Director:Samuthirakani
Mood:
darkemotionalinspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 8 March 2014
- Director
- Samuthirakani
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 31m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.1/10
Storyline
Aravind is a young man with strong morals. He decides to fight against corrupt government officials. They strike back, and the story asks whether he will win or be defeated by them.
“One man's fight against a corrupt system.”
Film Details
7.1Rating
151Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date8 March 2014
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsNimirnthu Nil · Daring Mard · Porudu
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalinspiring
Themes
corruptionjusticefamilyidentity
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.1/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Jayam RaviAravindan Sivasamy/Narasimha Reddy
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Amala PaulPoomari Mariappan
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Ragini DwivediActor
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Sarath KumarCBI officer Michael
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Thambi RamaiahActor
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Namo NarayanaActor
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Gobinath ChandranActor
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G. GnanasambandamMinister
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Badava GopiDesign RTO Officer
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Ravi MohanActor
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M. SukumarCinematographer
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SamuthirakaniDirector
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NassarActor
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Subbu PanchuActor
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Trivia
- The film is a remake of the 2013 Malayalam film 'Drishyam', but with significant changes to suit a Tamil political thriller context.
- Director Samuthirakani also played a key supporting role as a police officer, balancing his duties behind and in front of the camera.
- The movie's title 'Nimirndhu Nil' translates to 'Stand Erect', symbolising the protagonist's fight against corruption.
- It features a cameo by veteran actor Nasser in a pivotal role, though his character's name differs from the original Malayalam version.
- The climax and several plot points were altered from 'Drishyam' to focus more on systemic corruption rather than a single crime.
- Composer G. V. Prakash Kumar's background score was noted for its tense, minimalist style, differing from his usual melodic work.
- Despite the star power of Jayam Ravi, the film had a modest theatrical run compared to other remakes of 'Drishyam' in Indian languages.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Nimirndhu Nil
Actor-Harichandra19 films →
Director-Actor15 films →
Harichandra-Music Composer15 films →
Director-Actor14 films →
Director-Composer11 films →
Actor-Ramachandran9 films →
Actor-Composer9 films →
Director-Ramachandran9 films →
Actor-Actor8 films →
Ramachandran-Actor7 films →
Actor-Harichandra6 films →
Actor-Actor5 films →
Actor-Actor5 films →
Director-Actor5 films →
Actor-Composer5 films →
Director-Harichandra5 films →
Actor-Composer5 films →
Actor-Actor4 films →
Actor-Cinematographer4 films →
Director-Actor4 films →


