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Dada(2023)

7.8/10
Tamil135 mins

Dada (2023) is a 135-minute Tamil film directed by Ganesh K. Babu. Starring Harish Kumar, Aparna Das and Monica Chinnakotla. With an audience rating of 7.8/10 and a moderate performer, 35+ crores verdict at the box office, Dada stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2023.

Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
Where to watch:
PPrimefrom 1 Oct 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
OTT Release Date
1 October 2023
Theatrical Release
10 February 2023
Director
Ganesh K. Babu
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 15m
GudVibe Rating
7.8/10

Storyline

Two college students have a surprise baby. After they split up, the young father raises his son alone. The story follows their loving bond and the challenges they face together.

An unexpected father. An unforgettable journey.

Film Details

7.8Rating
135Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date10 February 2023
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsDa Da · Daadaa · Daa Daa · Papa · Pa...Pa... · Pa Pa

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
familylovesurvivalidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor3
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film's director, Ganesh K. Babu, was a former assistant to director Atlee.
  • Actor Kavin, who plays the lead, reportedly spent time with real single fathers to prepare for his role.
  • The child actor, Aryan, was selected from over 500 children during an audition process.
  • The movie's title 'Dada' is a common Tamil term of endearment for a father.
  • The film was shot in real locations in Chennai to keep the setting authentic and relatable.
  • It is a remake of the 2018 Marathi film 'Papa' and the 2020 Kannada film 'Love Mocktail'.
  • The song 'Kannaana Kanney' from the film became very popular for its emotional father-son theme.

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