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Natpe Thunai(2019)

7.6/10
Tamil156 mins

A drama film directed by Parthiban Desingu, starring Hiphop Tamizha Adhi in the lead roles.

Mood:
emotionalinspiringfunny

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Sun NXT, Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play
OTT Release Date
4 April 2019
Theatrical Release
4 April 2019
Director
Parthiban Desingu
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 36m
Rating
7.6/10

Storyline

A former hockey star left the sport behind. He returns to the game to help a local team save their playing field from being taken away.

A hero returns to save his hometown's heart.

Film Details

7.6Rating
156Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date4 April 2019

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringfunny
Themes
identityjusticefriendshipcorruption
Toneserious
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Natpe Thunai

Cast reunions in this film: Pandiarajan & Hiphop Tamizha (3 films together), Hiphop Tamizha & Shah Ra (3 films together), Harish Uthaman & Hiphop Tamizha (2 films together), Harish Uthaman & Keerthi Suresh (2 films together), and Shah Ra & Anagha Maruthora (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's director Parthiban Desingu is a former national-level hockey player himself.
  • The song 'Kannana Kanney' was shot in Iceland, a rare foreign location for a sports drama.
  • Actor Harish Kalyan underwent intense hockey training for months to look convincing as a player.
  • The film's title 'Natpe Thunai' is a hockey term meaning 'support from behind' in Tamil.
  • It was produced by actor Suriya's production company, 2D Entertainment.
  • The story was inspired by real-life struggles to preserve public sports grounds in Tamil Nadu.
  • Composer Hiphop Tamizha also made a cameo appearance in the film.

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