
Eera Nilam(2003)
Tamil142 mins
Eera Nilam (2003) is a 142-minute Tamil film directed by Bharathiraja. Starring Manoj Bharathiraja, Nandhita and Vadivelu.
Director:Bharathiraja
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 8 August 2003
- Director
- Bharathiraja
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 22m 0
Storyline
Doraisamy lives with his mother and sisters-in-law, working their family farm while his brothers serve in the military. He falls for a local girl, and life is happy when his brothers come home on leave. Their return to duty, however, leads to new challenges for the family.
“Love blooms at home while brothers fight far away.”
Film Details
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142Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date8 August 2003
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsEeraNilam
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
familylovesurvivaljustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
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Manoj BharathirajaDuraisamy
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NandhitaSornam
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VadiveluSonai
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IlavarasuChellakannu
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Bose VenkatKalanjiam
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PremActor
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SingamuthuActor
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Rekha UnnikrishnanActor
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TharikaActor
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Suhasini ManiratnamActor
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BharathirajaDirector
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G. DhanapalCrew
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SirpyMusic Composer
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SirpiMusic
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Eera Nilam' refers to a type of fertile, alluvial soil found near riverbeds in Tamil Nadu, symbolising the agricultural life central to the story.
- Director Bharathiraja, known for realistic rural films, shot extensively in and around Theni district to capture authentic village landscapes.
- Actress Sneha, who played the female lead, was reportedly chosen for her natural performance style that fit the film's rustic setting.
- The movie's soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja features folk-inspired melodies, with the song 'Kannukkul Yetho' becoming particularly popular.
- The film's plot draws subtle parallels to the then-ongoing Kargil conflict, reflecting the anxieties of military families in rural India.
- It was one of the few films in the early 2000s to focus on the lives of soldiers' families left behind in villages, rather than battlefield action.
- Despite its strong themes, the film had a modest theatrical run and is now often revisited for its heartfelt portrayal of rural family bonds.