Metro Maalai(2019)
Tamil100 mins
An unlikely bond forms between a dejected guitarist and a neglected young woman, after the two of them cross paths with each other in Kuala Lumpur.
Director:Haran Kaveri
Mood:
emotionalupliftingdark
Where to watch:
GOGoogle Play Movies, Prime Videofrom 28 Nov 2019
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- OTT Release Date
- 28 November 2019
- Theatrical Release
- 28 November 2019
- Director
- Haran Kaveri
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Rating
- 7.0/10
Storyline
A lonely guitarist and an isolated young woman meet by chance in Kuala Lumpur. They form a deep connection, helping each other through their sadness.
“Two lost souls find each other in a foreign city.”
Film Details
7.0Rating
100Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date28 November 2019
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Where to Watch
No subscription options available.
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingdark
Themes
loveidentityfamilyfriendship
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was shot entirely in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, using local Tamil-speaking actors for many supporting roles.
- Director Shobaan also composed the film's music, including the guitar-heavy background score.
- It was one of the few Tamil films of that year to be set and filmed completely outside of India.
- The movie had a very limited theatrical release, primarily in Malaysia and a few cities in Tamil Nadu.
- The story was partly inspired by real-life accounts of Tamil diaspora communities in Southeast Asia.
- Lead actor Aadhav Kannadasan learned to play basic guitar for his role as the dejected musician.
- The title 'Metro Maalai' translates to 'Metro Garland', symbolizing the interconnected lives in the city.
