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Nimir(2018)

7.6/10
Tamil8231 mins

Nimir (2018) is a 8231-minute Tamil film directed by Priyadarshan. Starring N K Ekambaram, Aruldoss and J. Mahendran. With an audience rating of 7.6/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Nimir stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2018.

Director:Priyadarshan
Mood:
funnysuspensefulemotional
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 26 Jan 2018

Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube Movies
OTT Release Date
26 January 2018
Theatrical Release
26 January 2018
Director
Priyadarshan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
137h 11m
GudVibe Rating
7.6/10

Storyline

A friendly small-town photographer is getting over a breakup. After he accidentally gets caught in a street fight, he becomes completely focused on getting revenge.

A small-town man's brawl sparks a dangerous obsession.

Film Details

7.6Rating
8231Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date26 January 2018
Release Typedirect-to-OTT

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysuspensefulemotional
Themes
revengeidentitylovefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film is a remake of the 2016 Malayalam film 'Maheshinte Prathikaaram', which was directed by Dileesh Pothan.
  • Actor Udhayanidhi Stalin was initially cast in the lead role but was later replaced by actor Jiiva.
  • The film's original Malayalam version was a critical and commercial success, but the Tamil remake had a more modest box office performance.
  • Director Priyadarshan is known for comedies, but this film blends his style with the original's grounded, village-based thriller elements.
  • The story is set in a small town, with many scenes shot in real locations in and around Chennai to capture a rustic feel.
  • Composer Ghibran provided the music, marking a reunion with Jiiva after their work on the film 'Ko'.
  • The film's plot revolves around a portrait photographer, a profession not commonly featured as a central element in Tamil cinema at the time.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Nimir

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