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Dharala Prabhu(2020)

7.0/10
Tamil152 mins

An energetic youngster Prabhu who is approached by a fertility clinic to donate his sperm and make some quick money, isn't aware of how this decision might affect his future.

Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Amazon MX Player
OTT Release Date
13 March 2020
Theatrical Release
13 March 2020
Director
Krishna Marimuthu
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 32m
Rating
7.0/10

Storyline

A young man named Prabhu agrees to donate sperm for quick cash at a fertility clinic. He doesn't realize this choice will have unexpected consequences for his life later on.

A simple choice. A lifetime of surprises.

Film Details

7.0Rating
152Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date13 March 2020
Also Known AsTharala Prabhu · Dhaarala Prabhu · Dharala Prabu

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
familyloveidentityfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Dharala Prabhu

Cast reunions in this film: Vivek & Anirudh Ravichander (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film is a Tamil remake of the 2012 Hindi film 'Vicky Donor', which was also about sperm donation.
  • Director Krishna Marimuthu previously worked as an assistant director to famous director Mani Ratnam on several projects.
  • The film's lead actor, Harish Kalyan, had to undergo a specific look test to ensure he fit the youthful and energetic character of Prabhu.
  • It was one of the early Tamil films to have a direct digital release on an OTT platform, skipping theaters due to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns.
  • The movie features a cameo appearance by actor Vivek Prasanna, who played a key role in the original Hindi version.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Gopi Sundar, marking one of his few works in Tamil cinema at the time.
  • Despite its sensitive subject, the film was promoted as a light-hearted family comedy to reach a wider audience.

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