Naan Sirithal(2020)
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.
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
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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.
