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Ayodhi(2023)

7.0/10
Tamil121 minsdirect-to-OTT

The lead role in a drama film directed by Manthira Moorthy is played by Sasi Kumar.

Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring

Quick Facts

Streaming on
VI Movies and TV, ZEE5, Plex
OTT Release Date
1 October 2023
Theatrical Release
3 March 2023
Director
Manthira Moorthy
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 1m
Rating
7.0/10

Storyline

A family from Ayodhya travels to Rameswaram on a pilgrimage. After the mother dies in an accident, the children struggle with their strict father. Two local strangers step in to help them take her remains back home against many difficulties.

A family's pilgrimage turns into a journey of unexpected kindness.

Film Details

7.0Rating
121Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date3 March 2023
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsAyothi · Ayotthi · Ayoddhi · Ayoththi · Ayodhdhi · Ayodhi

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
familysurvivalidentityjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Ayothi' is the Tamil name for Ayodhya, linking the family's origin to their spiritual journey.
  • Director R. Manthira Moorthy previously worked as an assistant director on the acclaimed Tamil film 'Joker' (2016).
  • Actor Sasikumar, who plays a key local helper, is also a noted film producer in Tamil cinema.
  • The story was partly inspired by real-life incidents of families facing challenges during long-distance travel in India.
  • The film highlights the Tamil Nadu pilgrimage site Rameswaram, a location less common in recent mainstream Tamil movies.
  • It was shot extensively in Rameswaram to capture authentic local atmosphere and temple scenes.
  • The movie explores themes of religious devotion and humanity without focusing on any single religion's rituals.

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