Natchathiram Nagargiradhu(2022)
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.
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.”
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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.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Natchathiram Nagargiradhu