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Nepali(2008)

6.8/10
Tamil145 mins

Nepali (2008) is a 145-minute Tamil film directed by V. Z. Durai. Starring Bharath, Meera Jasmine and Ganeshkar. With an audience rating of 6.8/10, Nepali stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2008.

Director:V. Z. Durai
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
10 April 2008
Director
V. Z. Durai
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 25m
GudVibe Rating
6.8/10

Storyline

A police officer's harassment drives Priya to take her own life. Her husband Karthik is then framed and imprisoned for the officer's murder, uncovering a larger conspiracy.

Seeking justice, he became the prime suspect.

Film Details

6.8Rating
145Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date10 April 2008
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsNepaali

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Nepali' refers to the protagonist's nickname, not the country, due to his character's tough and resilient nature.
  • Actor Karthik, who played the lead, was also the film's producer, marking a rare dual role for him in his career.
  • The movie's climax was shot in a specially constructed large prison set to depict a major riot sequence.
  • Director V.Z. Durai is known for action films and previously assisted director S.A. Chandrasekhar, Vijay's father.
  • The soundtrack by Srikanth Deva included a re-recording of an old Ilaiyaraaja tune from the 1980s for a nostalgic feel.
  • Despite being an action film, it heavily focused on the romantic track between Karthik and Priya in the first half.
  • The film faced delays in release due to production issues and eventually had a limited theatrical run.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Nepali

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