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Kolanji(2019)

6.3/10
Tamil122 mins

A young boy realises there is love and affection behind the strictness of his father.

Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 26 Jul 2019

Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube Movies
OTT Release Date
26 July 2019
Theatrical Release
26 July 2019
Director
Dhanaram Saravanan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 2m
Rating
6.3/10

Storyline

A young boy thinks his father is too strict. Over time, he comes to understand that his father's tough rules come from a place of deep love and care.

Behind every strict rule, a father's love.

Film Details

6.3Rating
122Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date26 July 2019

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

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Available from 26 Jul 2019

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
familyloveidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Kolanji

Cast reunions in this film: Samuthirakani & Nasath (2 films together), and Samuthirakani & Aadhira Pandilakshmi (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's director Dhanaram Saravanan is also a popular television anchor and host.
  • The movie's title 'Kolanji' refers to a traditional Tamil medicinal seed, symbolising the father's strict but caring nature.
  • It was shot primarily in and around Chennai, using many real-life locations to create an authentic family setting.
  • The young lead actor, Master Ashwanth, was praised for his natural performance despite having limited prior film experience.
  • The film had a limited theatrical release and gained more attention through television broadcasts and word-of-mouth.
  • A key emotional scene between father and son was improvised during filming to make it feel more genuine.
  • The soundtrack was composed by N. R. Raghunanthan, who used subtle folk instruments to match the rural family drama.

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