Comali(2019)
Comali (2019) is a 153-minute Tamil film directed by Pradeep Ranganathan. Starring Jayam Ravi, Kajal Aggarwal and K. S. Ravikumar. With a rating of 6.6/10 reflecting mixed audience reception from 2019.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Vi Movies and TV, MX Player, Hotstar, Zee5, Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 15 August 2019
- Director
- Pradeep Ranganathan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 33m
- 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
Parental Guide
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Comali
Cast reunions in this film: K. S. Ravikumar & Yogi Babu (10 films together), Hiphop Tamizha & Yogi Babu (5 films together), Kajal Aggarwal & Yogi Babu (3 films together), Yogi Babu & Samyuktha Hegde (3 films together), Jayam Ravi & Yogi Babu (2 films together), and K. S. Ravikumar & Hiphop Tamizha (2 films together).
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- The comedy scenes involving outdated technology, like a keypad phone, were based on real reactions from the crew's older relatives.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- Costume designers specifically used bright, slightly outdated clothing for the protagonist to visually highlight his 16-year gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
News & Stories
Exclusive Success Party Press Release Stills of Comali starring Jayam Ravi, Kajal Aggarwal, K. S. Ravikumar, Yogi Babu in the leading role.
