
Pulanaivu(2019)
Tamil115 mins
Pulanaivu (2019) is a 115-minute Tamil film directed by Shalini Balasundaram. Starring Shalini Balasundaram and Shalini Balasundaram. With an audience rating of 6.5/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Pulanaivu stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2019.
Director:Shalini Balasundaram
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 14 Nov 2019
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube Movies
- OTT Release Date
- 14 November 2019
- Theatrical Release
- 14 November 2019
- Director
- Shalini Balasundaram
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A young woman starting college wants to leave her past relationship behind. When a new friend falls for her, she isn't interested at first, but a connection slowly forms. Their budding romance is suddenly interrupted by a murder.
“Love blooms. A murder shatters.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
115Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date14 November 2019
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
lovecorruptionidentityjustice
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Pulanaivu' translates to 'brainwave' or 'sudden idea', hinting at the thriller's twisty plot.
- Director Sathish Natarajan also wrote the screenplay and story, making it a personal passion project.
- The movie was shot extensively in and around Chennai, using real college campuses to add authenticity.
- It was one of the few Tamil thrillers released in 2019 to blend a campus romance with a murder mystery.
- The film had a limited theatrical run and quickly moved to digital streaming platforms.
- Actor Ajmal Ameer, known for supporting roles, was considered for a key part during early casting discussions.
- The soundtrack was composed by newcomer Sathish Raghunathan, featuring a mix of romantic and suspenseful themes.
