Kolamavu Kokila (Co Co)(2018)
Kolamavu Kokila is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language black comedy crime film. It was written and directed by Nelson Dilipkumar in his directorial debut. The film stars Nayanthara in the lead role, with Saranya Ponvannan, Yogi Babu, Saravanan, Motta Rajendran, and Hareesh Peradi in supporting roles. The story follows Kokila, a young woman who turns to drug smuggling to pay for her mother's cancer treatment. Set in small-town Tamil Nadu, the film blends dark humor with crime and family drama. It was produced by Lyca Productions. The music was composed by Anirudh Ravichander. The film was released on 17 August 2018. It received positive reviews for its screenplay, performances, and music. It became a commercial success, grossing over ₹73 crore worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Vi Movies and TV, ZEE5
- OTT Release Date
- 17 August 2018
- Theatrical Release
- 17 August 2018
- Director
- Nelson
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Rating
- 7.0/10
Storyline
Kokila is a simple girl whose mother is diagnosed with terminal cancer. With no money for treatment, she gets involved with a drug mafia. She starts smuggling cocaine to save her mother. But she must outsmart dangerous gangsters and a suspicious police officer. Can she pull off the biggest deal of her life?
“How far will a daughter go?”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kolamavu Kokila (Co Co)
Cast reunions in this film: Rajendran & Yogi Babu (32 films together), Anirudh Ravichander & Yogi Babu (10 films together), Nayantara & Yogi Babu (8 films together), Nayantara & Anirudh Ravichander (5 films together), Saranya Ponvannan & Anirudh Ravichander (4 films together), and Saranya Ponvannan & Yogi Babu (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Kolamavu Kokila' but was later changed to 'Kokila' for its Hindi remake.
- Nayanthara's character was initially offered to a younger actress, but the director felt she brought more depth.
- The movie's dark comedy tone was inspired by real-life struggles of middle-class families facing medical bills.
- Yogi Babu's comedy scenes were largely improvised, with the director keeping the camera rolling for spontaneity.
- The film was shot in just 40 days, with a tight budget, to maintain a raw and realistic feel.
- It marked composer Anirudh's first collaboration with director Nelson, leading to a successful partnership.
- The climax scene was filmed in a single take to increase tension, requiring multiple rehearsals.
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