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Natchathiram Nagargiradhu(2022)

7.4/10
Tamil170 mins

Natchathiram Nagargiradhu (2022) is a 170-minute Tamil film directed by Pa. Ranjith. Starring Dushara Vijayan, Kalaiyarasan and Kalidas Jayaram. With an audience rating of 7.4/10 and a decent performance verdict at the box office, Natchathiram Nagargiradhu stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2022.

Director:Pa. Ranjith
Mood:
emotionalinspiringfunny
Where to watch:
AAhafrom 1 Jan 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Aha Tamil
OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
31 August 2022
Director
Pa. Ranjith
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 50m
GudVibe Rating
7.4/10

Storyline

A group of theater artists fall in love while creating a play about love itself. Their personal relationships force them to see how society shapes their deepest values. To make their love work, they must challenge these ingrained social structures.

Love is a revolution waiting to happen.

Film Details

7.4Rating
170Minutes
TamilLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date31 August 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsNatchathiram Nagargirathu · A Star Shoots Across the Sky · ดาวระยับข้ามฟ้า · The Star is Moving

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringfunny
Themes
loveidentitycorruptionjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor3
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film's title translates to 'A Star is Born' in English, but it is not a remake of any other film with that name.
  • Director Pa. Ranjith cast many first-time actors from his theatre group, 'Neelam Cultural Centre', for authentic performances.
  • The movie's soundtrack heavily features the 'Parai' drum, a traditional Tamil instrument often associated with protest and marginalized communities.
  • It was shot primarily in Chennai and Pondicherry, using real theatre spaces and artist colonies as key locations.
  • A subplot involving a queer character was praised for its subtle and normalized portrayal within the main narrative.
  • The film had a limited theatrical release but gained significant attention through streaming platforms after its run.
  • Some dialogues were improvised by the actors during rehearsals to make conversations feel more natural and contemporary.

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