Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy(2005)
Tamil mins
Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy (2005) is a Tamil film directed by Thangar Bachan. Starring Thangar Bachan, Navya Nair and Sundarrajan. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2005.
Director:Thangar Bachan
Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 24 August 2005
- Director
- Thangar Bachan
- Language
- Tamil
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A school teacher in Chidambaram tries many side jobs but fails at all of them. He often drinks and gambles with friends. To escape his family's pressure, he joins a religious monastery but cannot stick with that life either.
“A man tries everything, but nothing seems to stick.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date24 August 2005
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
identityfamilyfriendshiplove
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film's title is a reference to the temple town of Chidambaram, where the story is set, highlighting the protagonist's local roots.
- Director Thangar Bachan also wrote the screenplay and lyrics, and composed the film's music, showcasing his multi-faceted role.
- Actor Livingston, known for comic roles, played the lead, marking a shift from his usual supporting characters.
- The movie was shot extensively in real locations around Chidambaram to capture the authentic small-town atmosphere.
- It was released with minimal promotion and had a modest box office run, but later gained appreciation for its realistic portrayal.
- The story subtly critiques societal pressures on men to succeed, using the protagonist's failed ventures as examples.
- A subplot involves the protagonist's attempt to join a mutt (monastic order), reflecting local religious institutions in Tamil Nadu.