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Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal(2022)

8.4/10
Tamil141 minsdirect-to-OTT

The lives of four men - an unsympathetic son, a disgruntled room attendant, an upcoming overconfident celebrity actor and an ostentatious I.T employee, coming from different socioeconomic backdrops, get interwoven after an incident. The events post-incident take them through a life-changing internal journey, connecting them deeper with their loved ones leading them to new perspectives towards life.

Director:Vishal Venkat
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
aha, Amazon Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex
OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
28 January 2022
Director
Vishal Venkat
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 21m
Rating
8.4/10

Storyline

A terrible car crash changes the lives of four strangers. They each deal with deep regret and guilt from that day. Their stories show how one moment can force people to face their past.

One accident. Four lives forever changed.

Film Details

8.4Rating
141Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date28 January 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsSila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal · Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal (2022)

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
survivalfamilyjusticeidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal

Cast reunions in this film: Ashok Selvan & Nassar (7 films together), Nassar & Ilavarasu (7 films together), Nassar & K. S. Ravikumar (5 films together), Nassar & Bhanupriya (4 films together), and Nassar & Riythvika (3 films together).

Trivia

  • The film is based on a real-life road accident that deeply affected the director, Vishal Venkat.
  • It was shot in just 21 days across various locations in Chennai to maintain a raw and realistic feel.
  • Actor Ashok Selvan, who plays a key role, reportedly did not use a body double for the emotionally intense scenes.
  • The movie's title is a famous line from a 1970s Tamil poem by Kannadasan, reflecting its theme of human fragility.
  • Despite being a drama, the film had a very small promotional budget and relied heavily on word-of-mouth.
  • The accident sequence was filmed using minimal CGI, with careful choreography for safety.
  • It marked the directorial debut for Vishal Venkat, who had previously worked as an assistant director.

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