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Naalai(2006)

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Naalai (2006) is a Tamil film directed by Udayabanu Maheshwaran. Starring Nirosha, Natraj and Madhumitha.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
16 June 2006
Director
Udayabanu Maheshwaran
Language
Tamil
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Storyline

Two orphans work as loyal bodyguards for a crime boss. When he turns on them, one goes to prison and the other loses a leg. After getting out, they try to live peacefully but seek revenge on their enemies.

From loyalty to love, a violent past demands one last fight.

Film Details

0.0Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date16 June 2006
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengefriendshipfamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's director Udhayabanu Mageswaran was a former associate of director K. Balachander, marking his solo directorial debut.
  • Actor Richard, who played the lead Justin, was primarily known as a model and this film was a major attempt to launch his acting career.
  • The movie's title 'Naalai' translates to 'Tomorrow' in English, hinting at the characters' hopes for a better future.
  • Despite its violent plot, the film was marketed heavily as a romance, capitalizing on the lead pair's chemistry.
  • The soundtrack by composer Srikanth Deva included a remix of the popular Ilayaraja song 'Naanthaan Ungappanda' from the film 'Johnny'.
  • Filming locations included less common spots in Tamil Nadu to depict the gritty urban setting, diverging from typical studio shoots.
  • The movie had a limited theatrical run and is seldom discussed in mainstream retrospectives of 2000s Tamil cinema.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Naalai

Frequently Asked Questions