Kuzhali(2022)
Kuzhali is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Chera Kalaiyarasan in his debut. The film stars Vignesh (also known as Vickky) and Aara in lead roles. Set in a rural Tamil village, the story follows a higher caste school girl and a lower caste boy who fall in love. Their relationship is discovered by their families, leading to conflict and tragedy. The film explores themes of caste discrimination, forbidden love, and family honor. It was released on 23 September 2022 to positive reviews for its realistic portrayal of social issues. The film is available for streaming on select platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sony Liv
- OTT Release Date
- 1 January 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 23 September 2022
- Director
- Ramanaw Mallam
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Rating
- 6.1/10
Storyline
A higher caste school girl falls in love with a lower caste boy. They dream of running away together so she can continue her studies. But their families and village society stand in their way. When their secret is exposed, they face violence and forced separation. Can their love survive the cruelty of caste?
“Love is not enough.”
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Trivia
- The film was shot in just 18 days in the director's native village near Madurai.
- Director Chera. Kalaiyarasan is also a poet and lyricist, writing songs for other Tamil films.
- The film's title 'Kuzhali' refers to a type of grass, symbolizing resilience in the story.
- It was produced on a very small budget with many first-time actors from local theater groups.
- The movie had a quiet release with minimal promotion, relying on word-of-mouth and festival screenings.
- The script was partly inspired by real-life inter-caste conflicts the director observed growing up.
- The film uses authentic Madurai dialect and locations to ground its social drama.
