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Netru Indru Naalai(2008)

5.5/10
Tamil minstheatrical

Netru Indru Naalai is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Lakshmikanth Chenna. The film stars Ravi Krishna, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Brahmanandam in lead roles. The story follows Vettri, a suicidal young man who finds a mobile phone on a corpse and answers a call from a woman named Nandini. Their phone conversations lead to a deep emotional connection, but the dead man's criminal past puts them both in danger. The film blends romance with suspense as Vettri fights to protect Nandini and himself. It was released on October 9, 2008, in India.

Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Sun NXT, Plex
Theatrical Release
10 October 2008
Director
Lakshmikanth Chenna
Language
Tamil
Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

A broken man named Vettri is about to end his life. He finds a dead man's phone and answers a call from a woman named Nandini. Their bond grows, but the dead man's killers are hunting for the phone. Vettri must protect Nandini and himself while discovering the truth about her past.

One call can change your life forever

Film Details

5.5Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date10 October 2008
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsNinna Nedu Repu · நேற்று இன்று நாளை

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
survivalcorruptionidentityjustice
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Netru Indru Naalai

Cast reunions in this film: Tamannaah Bhatia & Ravi Krishna (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Vettri' after the protagonist, but was later renamed to 'Netru Indru Naalai'.
  • Director Lakshmikanth Chenna was a former assistant to director S. Shankar, which influenced the film's technical style.
  • The movie's plot was partly inspired by real-life reports of people finding phones on accident victims.
  • Actor Vimal, who played the lead, was relatively unknown at the time and this was one of his early prominent roles.
  • The film's climax was shot in a single, long schedule at a remote railway yard to maintain continuity.
  • Despite a thriller plot, the soundtrack by Srikanth Deva included a full set of commercial songs typical of 2000s Tamil cinema.
  • The movie had a limited theatrical run and later gained more attention through television broadcasts.

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