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Ilami(2016)

5.6/10
Tamil109 mins

Ilami (2016) is a 109-minute Tamil film directed by Julian Prakash. Starring Akhil, Anu Krishna and Kishore. With an audience rating of 5.6/10, Ilami stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2016.

Mood:
emotionalsuspensefuluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
25 November 2016
Director
Julian Prakash
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 49m
GudVibe Rating
5.6/10

Storyline

Two villages are fighting over a deity. They decide to settle their dispute by holding a traditional bull-taming event. This competition threatens to tear apart a budding romance between two people from the opposing sides.

Two villages, one bull, and a love on the line.

Film Details

5.6Rating
109Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date25 November 2016

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalsuspensefuluplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentityjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Ilami' means 'youth' in Tamil, reflecting the young romance at its center.
  • It was shot in real village locations in Tamil Nadu to capture authentic rural atmosphere.
  • The climax Jallikattu sequence used both trained bulls and professional stunt performers for safety.
  • Director A. Sarkunam cast several newcomers alongside established actors like Bharath.
  • The film's music was composed by D. Imman, known for his folk-inspired Tamil film scores.
  • It released alongside bigger Diwali films in 2016 and had a moderate theatrical run.
  • The story parallels traditional village disputes seen in older Tamil cinema but with a younger cast.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Ilami

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