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Ilai(2017)

6.7/10
Tamil122 mins

Ilai (2017) is a 122-minute Tamil film directed by Binish Raj. With an audience rating of 6.7/10, Ilai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2017.

Director:Binish Raj
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
21 April 2017
Director
Binish Raj
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 2m
GudVibe Rating
6.7/10

Storyline

A girl in a village that doesn't support women's education faces many challenges. She must overcome these obstacles on the day of her final school exam.

Her biggest test isn't on paper.

Film Details

6.7Rating
122Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date21 April 2017

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
survivaljusticefamilyidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was shot in a real village in Tamil Nadu to capture authentic rural life.
  • It was director Bineesh Raj's first feature film after working as an assistant director.
  • The lead actress, Mahima Nambiar, prepared by spending time with schoolgirls in villages.
  • The story highlights the issue of girls missing exams due to lack of sanitary pads.
  • The film had a very limited theatrical release and gained attention through festivals.
  • It was inspired by true stories of educational barriers for girls in rural India.
  • The movie's title 'Ilai' means 'leaf' in Tamil, symbolizing fragility and growth.

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