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Unnale Unnale(2007)

6.6/10
Tamil150 minstheatrical

Unnale Unnale is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language musical romantic comedy film written, cinematographed, and directed by Jeeva. It stars Vinay, Tanishaa Mukerji, and Sada in lead roles. The story follows a love triangle between a playful software engineer, a cheerful woman, and a serious woman. The film is set primarily in Melbourne, Australia, with portions in Tamil Nadu. It is known for its soft, feel-good tone and breezy visuals. The music by Harris Jayaraj was a major hit, with songs like 'Unnale Unnale' and 'Siru Siru Uravugal' becoming popular. The film received positive reviews for its fresh storytelling and strong performances. It was released on April 14, 2007, and is available for streaming on Eros Now.

Director:Jeeva
Filmed In:Melbourne, Australia; Tamil Nadu, India
Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
14 April 2007
Director
Jeeva
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 30m
Rating
6.6/10

Storyline

A happy-go-lucky software engineer named Karthik moves to Melbourne for work. He tries to win back his serious ex-girlfriend Jhansi. But a cheerful woman named Deepika enters his life and changes everything. Karthik must decide between his past love and a new connection that feels more right.

Love makes the world go round

Film Details

6.6Rating
150Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date14 April 2007
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsNeevalle Neevalle
Filmed InMelbourne, Australia; Tamil Nadu, India

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
loveidentityfriendshipfamily
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Unnale Unnale

Cast reunions in this film: Uma Padmanabhan & Harris Jayaraj (4 films together), Sathish Krishnan & Harris Jayaraj (3 films together), Srinath & Jeeva (3 films together), Srinath & Harris Jayaraj (3 films together), Jeeva & Harris Jayaraj (3 films together), and Srinath & Uma Padmanabhan (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film was shot entirely in Australia, making it one of the earliest Tamil movies to be fully filmed there.
  • Director Jeeva also served as the cinematographer, a dual role he often took in his films.
  • The song 'June Ponal' was filmed at the Twelve Apostles, a famous natural landmark in Victoria, Australia.
  • Actor Vinay Rai, who played Karthik, was a newcomer and this was his debut lead role in Tamil cinema.
  • The film's title 'Unnale Unnale' translates to 'Because of You' in English, reflecting its romantic theme.
  • It features a cameo appearance by director-actor P. Vasu in a small role as a marriage registrar.
  • The movie's soundtrack by Harris Jayaraj became very popular, especially the song 'Venmegam'.

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