Oru Iyakkunarin Kadhal Dairy(2017)
Oru Iyakkunarin Kadhal Diary is a 2017 Tamil-language drama romance film directed by Velu Prabhakaran. The film stars Velu Prabhakaran and Pon Swathi in lead roles. It is a semi-autobiographical story about a veteran film director who falls in love with a young aspiring actress. The narrative explores the emotional consequences of a one-sided love affair complicated by a significant age gap. The film is noted for its raw, confessional tone and its use of real-life events from the director's own life. It was released in India on June 2, 2017.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 2 June 2017
- Director
- Velu Prabhakaran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
A lonely film director in his 60s meets a young actress. He falls deeply in love with her. But she only sees him as a mentor. His love is not returned. He must find a way to heal his broken heart.
“A director's real love story.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Oru Iyakkunarin Kadhal Dairy
Cast reunions in this film: Ilayaraja & Velu Prabhakaran (4 films together).
Trivia
- This film was director Velu Prabhakaran's debut, and he also played the lead role of the film director.
- The movie's title translates to 'A Director's Love Diary', directly linking to its autobiographical feel.
- It was shot on a very low budget, primarily using natural locations and a small crew.
- The soundtrack featured a song by singer and composer Pradeep Kumar, who is known for his indie Tamil music.
- Despite its 2017 release, the film had a very limited theatrical run and gained more attention through digital platforms.
- The story includes meta-references to the struggles of making an independent film in the Tamil industry.
- A key subplot involves the protagonist adapting a novel into a screenplay, mirroring common real-world filmmaking challenges.
