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Comali(2019)

6.6/10
Tamil153 mins

Comali (2019) is a 153-minute Tamil film directed by Pradeep Ranganathan. Starring Jayam Ravi, Kajal Aggarwal and K. S. Ravikumar. With an audience rating of 6.6/10, Comali stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2019.

Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting

Quick Facts

Streaming on
MX Player, Hotstar, Zee5
Theatrical Release
15 August 2019
Director
Pradeep Ranganathan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 33m
GudVibe Rating
6.6/10

Storyline

A man wakes up from a 16-year coma and finds himself in his mid-30s. He struggles to adapt to a world that has completely changed, facing new technology and social norms. The story follows his humorous and dramatic journey as he tries to catch up with the life he missed.

Waking up 16 years later. Catching up is a comedy.

Film Details

6.6Rating
153Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date15 August 2019
Also Known AsKomaali · Comaali · Komali

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
identityfamilylovefriendship
Toneserious
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The director Pradeep Ranganathan also played the supporting role of the hero's friend in the film.
  • The film's title 'Comali' is a Tamil slang word for someone who acts foolishly or comically.
  • A major portion of the movie was shot in the real neighbourhood of Madipakkam in Chennai to add authenticity.
  • Actress Kajal Aggarwal made a special cameo appearance in a song, marking a collaboration with Jayam Ravi after many years.
  • The comedy scenes involving outdated technology, like a keypad phone, were based on real reactions from the crew's older relatives.
  • The film was a commercial success, running in theatres for over 100 days in several centres across Tamil Nadu.
  • Costume designers specifically used bright, slightly outdated clothing for the protagonist to visually highlight his 16-year gap.

Notable Collaborations

Frequently Asked Questions