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Farhana(2023)

7.2/10
Tamil141 mins

Farhana (2023) is a 141-minute Tamil film directed by Nelson Venkatesan. Starring Aishwarya Rajesh, Aishwarya Dutta and Jithan Ramesh. With an audience rating of 7.2/10 and a moderate performer, 35+ crores verdict at the box office, Farhana stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2023.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
PPrimefrom 1 Oct 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
OTT Release Date
1 October 2023
Theatrical Release
12 May 2023
Director
Nelson Venkatesan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 21m
GudVibe Rating
7.2/10

Storyline

A devout Muslim mother takes a call center job with her family's support. The work gives her a new sense of freedom, but it pulls her into serious danger when she becomes captivated by a mysterious caller.

A call center job. A dangerous new voice.

Film Details

7.2Rating
141Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date12 May 2023
Release Typedirect-to-OTT

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
identityfamilysurvivalcorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's director, Nelson Venkatesan, is also known for his earlier comedy-drama 'Meyaadha Maan'.
  • Actress Aishwarya Rajesh, who plays Farhana, reportedly learned to wear a hijab and observed the mannerisms of Muslim women for her role.
  • The movie's plot is inspired by real-life reports of call center scams targeting vulnerable individuals.
  • The film's soundtrack was composed by Justin Prabhakaran, who used subtle melodies to reflect the protagonist's inner conflict.
  • Farhana was shot extensively in Chennai, with key scenes set in a realistic middle-class household and a call center.
  • This was one of the few 2023 Tamil films to feature a Muslim woman as the sole central protagonist in a thriller narrative.
  • The title 'Farhana' is an Arabic-origin name meaning 'happy' or 'joyful', contrasting with the film's tense storyline.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Farhana

Original Music Composer-Cinematographer5 films
Original Music Composer-Director2 films

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