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Nenjuku Needhi(2022)

7.1/10
Tamil140 mins

Nenjuku Needhi (2022) is a 140-minute Tamil film directed by Arunraja Kamaraj. Starring Udhayanidhi Stalin, Aari and Yamini Chander. With an audience rating of 7.1/10 and a strong reception verdict at the box office, Nenjuku Needhi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2022.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
AAhafrom 1 Jan 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Aha Tamil
OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
20 May 2022
Director
Arunraja Kamaraj
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 20m
GudVibe Rating
7.1/10

Storyline

A police officer investigates the disappearance of three young women from a rural village. Two are found dead, and the third is still missing. He must solve the case and find those responsible.

Three girls vanished. One truth remains.

Film Details

7.1Rating
140Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date20 May 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsNenjukku Needhi

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
justicecorruptionsurvivalidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Nenjuku Needhi' translates to 'Justice of the Heart' and was inspired by real-life incidents of caste-based violence in Tamil Nadu.
  • Director Arunraja Kamaraj, known for his comedy roles, made his directorial debut with this serious social drama.
  • Actor Vijay Sethupathi made a special appearance in the film, but his role was kept a secret before release to surprise audiences.
  • The movie was shot extensively in rural Thiruvarur district to capture the authentic landscape where the story is set.
  • It faced delays in release due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was finally released directly on the Disney+ Hotstar streaming platform.
  • The film's background score uses traditional folk instruments like the 'parai' drum to emphasize the Dalit community's cultural roots.
  • A real-life retired police officer was consulted to ensure the investigation scenes were portrayed realistically.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Nenjuku Needhi

Sub-Inspector Malaicham-Actor8 films
Sub-Inspector Malaicham-Director2 films

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