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Velvet Nagaram(2020)

5.0/10
Tamil102 mins

An action thriller film directed by Manoj Kumar Natarajan, starring Varalaxmi Sarathkumar in the lead role.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Amazon Prime Video
OTT Release Date
6 March 2020
Theatrical Release
6 March 2020
Director
Manoj Kumar Natarajan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 42m
Rating
5.0/10

Storyline

Two women look into their best friend's murder. They dig deeper to uncover the truth behind her death.

Two friends. One murder. A truth they can't escape.

Film Details

5.0Rating
102Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date6 March 2020

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
justicefriendshipcorruptionidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was shot in just 18 days, mostly at night, to create its dark and tense atmosphere.
  • Director Manoj Kumar Natarajan also wrote the story, which was inspired by real-life unsolved crime reports.
  • Actress Anjali Rao performed her own stunts for a key chase sequence without a body double.
  • The movie's title 'Velvet Nagaram' translates to 'Velvet City', contrasting softness with the story's harsh crime.
  • It was originally planned as a web series but was reworked into a single feature film during development.
  • The soundtrack uses a rare instrument called the 'ottu' to create an unsettling background score.
  • Despite being a thriller, the film includes subtle references to classic Tamil poetry about justice and truth.

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