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Meiporul(2009)

6.8/10
Tamil122 mins

Meiporul (also known as The True Meaning) is a 2009 Indian-American Tamil-language thriller film co-directed by Krish Bala, Natty Kumar, and Narayan Sundararajan. The cast includes Krish Bala, Anusha, Narayan Sundararajan, and Christopher Martin Bauer. The story follows Sam, a neurosurgeon in San Francisco, whose peaceful life with his journalist wife Devi is disrupted by a stranger's claim that Devi will kill him. The film explores themes of trust, doubt, and manipulation. It was shot on location in San Francisco, California. Meiporul received mixed to positive reviews for its tense atmosphere and emotional depth. It was released in India on April 24, 2009.

Director:Nutty Bala
Filmed In:San Francisco, California, USA
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 May 2009
Director
Nutty Bala
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 2m
Rating
6.8/10

Storyline

A successful neurosurgeon named Sam lives a happy life with his wife Devi in San Francisco. When a stranger named Rajan claims to have psychic powers and predicts that Devi will kill Sam, doubt begins to poison their marriage. Sam must uncover the truth before his fear destroys everything he loves.

Trust is the only truth

Film Details

6.8Rating
122Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date1 May 2009
Filmed InSan Francisco, California, USA

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
identitycorruptionfamilyfriendship
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Meipporul' translates to 'The True Substance', hinting at its theme of hidden truths.
  • Director Narayan Sundararajan also wrote the story, screenplay, and dialogues for this psychological thriller.
  • The movie was shot primarily in Chennai, using real hospital locations for the neurosurgeon scenes.
  • It features a background score by composer Dharan, who is known for his work in independent Tamil films.
  • The film had a limited theatrical release and later gained attention through television broadcasts.
  • Actress Nithya Ravindran, who plays Devi, was relatively new to the industry at the time of this film.
  • The plot explores themes of trust and perception, similar to some classic Hollywood psychological thrillers.

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