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Oru Naal Oru Kanavu(2005)

6.5/10
Tamil146 minstheatrical

Oru Naal Oru Kanavu is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Fazil. The film stars Srikanth and Sonia Agarwal in the lead roles. The story follows Maya, a wealthy college student who challenges a carefree young man named Cheenu to fall in love with her. Set in urban and rural Tamil Nadu, the film explores class differences and the consequences of pride. It is a remake of Fazil's own Malayalam film Manassinakkare (2003). The film received mixed reviews but was noted for its emotional narrative and performances. It was released on August 26, 2005.

Director:Fazil
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Aha, Amazon Prime Video
Theatrical Release
26 August 2005
Director
Fazil
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 26m
Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A rich college student named Maya bets she can make a poor, happy-go-lucky guy named Cheenu fall in love with her. But her plan backfires when she falls in love with him for real. Now she must choose between her pride and her true feelings.

Love is not a game to win

Film Details

6.5Rating
146Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date26 August 2005
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known Asஒரு நாள் ஒரு கனவு

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Oru Naal Oru Kanavu

Cast reunions in this film: Nizhalgal Ravi & Ilayaraja (34 films together), Srikanth & Ilayaraja (9 films together), Ilayaraja & Fazil (9 films together), Nizhalgal Ravi & Ilavarasu (6 films together), Srikanth & Sonia Agarwal (3 films together), and Nizhalgal Ravi & Ramya Nambeesan (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Maya' but was changed to 'Oru Naal Oru Kanavu' before release.
  • Director Fazil, known for Malayalam classics, made this as his only Tamil film after a long gap.
  • Actress Sonia Agarwal wore minimal makeup in the film to look natural as a college student.
  • The movie's soundtrack by Vidyasagar became popular, especially the song 'Kannum Kannum'.
  • It was shot extensively in and around Chennai, including real college campuses for authenticity.
  • The film faced delays in release due to production issues, arriving years after its announcement.
  • Despite a fresh cast, it had a modest box office run and is less remembered among Fazil's works.

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