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Chennai Palani Mars(2019)

2.0/10
Tamil120 mins

Chennai Palani Mars (2019) is a 120-minute Tamil film directed by Biju Viswanath. Starring Praveen Raja, A Ravikumar and Allwin Ramaiah. With an audience rating of 2.0/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Chennai Palani Mars stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2019.

Mood:
funnyupliftingemotional
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 26 Jul 2019

Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube Movies
OTT Release Date
26 July 2019
Theatrical Release
26 July 2019
Director
Biju Viswanath
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h
GudVibe Rating
2.0/10

Storyline

An oddball scientist and a quirky musician team up for a wild journey. They launch an ambitious mission to travel to Mars together.

Two oddballs on a one-way trip to Mars.

Film Details

2.0Rating
120Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date26 July 2019

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyupliftingemotional
Themes
friendshipidentityfamilylove
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title is a playful nod to the Chennai slang phrase 'Chennai Palani Mars,' which humorously suggests sending someone far away.
  • Director Biju Viswanath is also a noted sound designer, having worked on acclaimed films like 'Joker' and 'Kumbalangi Nights'.
  • The movie was shot extensively in and around Chennai, using local landmarks to create its quirky, grounded setting before the fantasy plot begins.
  • It features a cameo by popular Tamil comedian 'Motta' Rajendran, who appears in a brief but memorable role.
  • The film's low-budget visual effects for the Mars sequences were handled by a small, local VFX studio in Chennai.
  • Despite its sci-fi premise, the story heavily incorporates elements of Tamil folk culture and music into its narrative.
  • The movie had a very limited theatrical release, primarily in suburban Chennai theaters, and quickly moved to digital platforms.

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