
Yaadhumaagi Nindraai(2017)
Yaadhumaagi Nindraai is a 2017 Tamil-language drama film directed by Gayathri Raguram. The film stars Gayathri Raguram as Thamarai, a background dancer who dreams of becoming an actress. Nivas Adithan, Latha Balakrishnan, and Vasanth Kumar appear in supporting roles. The story follows Thamarai's journey through the harsh realities of the Tamil film industry, where she faces exploitation, rejection, and heartbreak. The film explores themes of dignity, survival, and redefining success. It was released directly on the streaming platform ZEE5 in 2020 after a delay of three years. The music was composed by Ashwin Vinayagamoorthy and Achu.
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- Streaming on
- Vi Movies and TV, Watcho, ZEE5
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 2017
- Director
- Gayathri Raguram
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
Thamarai is a young woman who moves to Chennai to become an actress. She works as a background dancer but faces constant harassment from powerful men. A director promises her a lead role but demands a terrible price. Thamarai must choose between her dream and her dignity.
“The price of a dream.”
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