Skip to content
Brindhaavanam official poster

Brindhaavanam(2017)

6.5/10
Tamil130 mins

Brindhaavanam is an Indian Tamil language comedy drama film directed by Radha Mohan and produced by Shan Sutharsan. The film stars Vivek and Arulnithi in the lead roles, while Tanya portrays the leading female role. Featuring music composed by Vishal Chandrasekhar, the film began production during August 2016.

Director:Radha Mohan
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
Where to watch:

Quick Facts

Streaming on
ZEE5, Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play
Theatrical Release
26 May 2017
Director
Radha Mohan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 10m
Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A hearing- and speech-impaired barber in Ooty is a huge fan of the actor Vivekh. He gets the chance to meet his idol when Vivekh visits the hill station. A touching friendship grows between them.

A silent fan meets his hero.

Film Details

6.5Rating
130Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date26 May 2017
Also Known AsBrindhavanam · Brindhaavanam · Brindaavanam

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
friendshipidentityfamilylove
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Brindhaavanam

Cast reunions in this film: Arulnithi & Tanya Ravichandran (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Vivegam' but was changed to 'Brindavanam' to avoid confusion with Ajith Kumar's 2017 film of the same name.
  • Actor Vivekh's character is named 'Vivekh' and is portrayed as a slightly fictionalized version of himself, adding a meta layer.
  • The role of the barber was specifically written for actor Naveen Chandra, known for his work in Telugu cinema.
  • The film's shooting was primarily completed in Ooty, with many scenes filmed in real local barber shops for authenticity.
  • It was one of the last films released by actor Vivekh before his untimely passing in 2021.
  • The movie subtly references several of Vivekh's famous comedy scenes from his earlier films as an in-joke for fans.
  • Despite its heartwarming premise, the film had a very limited theatrical run and flew under the radar for many audiences.

Frequently Asked Questions

News & Stories