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Naan Sirithal(2020)

7.8/10
Tamil138 minsdirect-to-OTT

Naan Sirithal (2020) is a 138-minute Tamil film directed by Raana. Starring Hiphop Tamizha, Aiswarya and Pandiarajan, the film was widely praised by audiences. With a well-received audience rating of 7.8/10 and a hit verdict at the box office.

Director:Raana
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Amazon Prime Video, ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play, YuppTV, Plex
OTT Release Date
14 February 2020
Theatrical Release
14 February 2020
Director
Raana
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 18m
Rating
7.8/10

Storyline

A man has a condition that makes him laugh uncontrollably during stressful situations. This causes major problems in his life. He eventually decides to seek a strong solution to stop it.

Laughing when you shouldn't can ruin your life.

Film Details

7.8Rating
138Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date14 February 2020
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsNaan Sirithaal

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
identityfamilyfriendshipsurvival
Toneserious
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor5
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Naan Sirithal

Cast reunions in this film: Sundar C. & Hiphop Tamizha (5 films together), Pandiarajan & Hiphop Tamizha (3 films together), Hiphop Tamizha & Munish Kanth (3 films together), Hiphop Tamizha & Shah Ra (3 films together), Pandiarajan & Munish Kanth (2 films together), and K. S. Ravikumar & Hiphop Tamizha (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Naan Sirithal' translates to 'I Smiled', hinting at the protagonist's involuntary laughter condition.
  • Director Raana also wrote the screenplay and story, making it a personal passion project.
  • The film was shot in just 21 days, a relatively short schedule for a feature film.
  • It was released directly on the streaming platform Disney+ Hotstar, skipping a traditional theatrical run.
  • Actor Hiphop Tamizha Aadhi, known primarily as a music composer, played the lead role.
  • The plot's premise is loosely inspired by the real medical condition known as pseudobulbar affect (PBA).
  • The movie's soundtrack was composed by Ghibran, known for his experimental scores in Tamil cinema.

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