Nenjil Thunivirundhal(2017)
Nenjil Thunivirundhal is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Suseenthiran. It stars Sundeep Kishan, Vikranth, Mehreen Pirzada, and Shathiga in lead roles. The film follows Kumar, a timid caterer whose peaceful life is disrupted when a ruthless assassin targets his best friend and sister. Shot simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu (as C/O Surya), the film features music by D. Imman. It was released on 10 November 2017 to mixed reviews and underperformed at the box office due to competition from other releases. The film explores themes of courage, friendship, and family loyalty.
Nenjil Thunivirundhal is streaming on VI Movies and TV and Amazon Prime Video.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 10 November 2017
- Director
- Suseenthiran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A timid caterer named Kumar lives a simple life with his mother and sister. When a cold-blooded assassin targets his best friend, Kumar must find the courage to fight back. But a shocking twist reveals the killer's real target is Kumar's sister. Now he must risk everything to save his family.
“Courage comes from the heart.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Nenjil Thunivirundhal
Cast reunions in this film: Suseenthiran & D. Imman (6 films together), and Suseenthiran & Vikranth (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a famous line from a classic Tamil song, which adds a layer of nostalgia.
- Director Suseenthiran initially planned a different actor for the lead role before finalizing Vikram Prabhu.
- The movie was shot in a tight schedule of around 40 days to keep production costs low.
- It features a cameo appearance by a popular comedian in a serious role, which was a surprise for audiences.
- The climax sequence was filmed at a real, less-known dam location in Tamil Nadu to create a unique setting.
- The film's background score uses a recurring whistle motif to build tension for the villain's character.
- Despite being an action thriller, the story was partly inspired by real-life incidents of friendship and betrayal.
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