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Chennai 600028(2007)

7.6/10
Tamil131 mins

Chennai 600028 (2007) is a 131-minute Tamil film directed by Venkat Prabhu. Starring Badava Gopi, Kristine Zedek and Jai. With an audience rating of 7.6/10, Chennai 600028 stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2007.

Director:Venkat Prabhu
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
27 April 2007
Director
Venkat Prabhu
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 11m
GudVibe Rating
7.6/10

Storyline

A group of friends in Chennai bond over playing street cricket. Their shared passion leads to rivalries, friendships, and young love, both on and off the field. Through the game, they face challenges that help them grow up and strengthen their relationships.

Friendship, rivalry, and a city's love for cricket.

Film Details

7.6Rating
131Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date27 April 2007
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsKodithe Kottalira

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
friendshiploveidentityfamily
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfriends
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor5
Rewatchability5

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title refers to the postal code of Mylapore, a traditional neighborhood in Chennai.
  • Many actors in the film were newcomers, including director Venkat Prabhu's brother Premgi Amaren, who composed the music.
  • The cricket matches were filmed using actual street locations to keep the feel real and relatable.
  • It was shot in just 45 days on a low budget, but became a surprise box office hit.
  • The film's success led to a sequel, 'Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings', released in 2016.
  • A real-life cricket tournament inspired the story, based on local matches the director observed.
  • The comedy scenes often involved improvised dialogue among the friend group to feel natural.

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Frequently Asked Questions