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Nila Kaalam(2001)

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Tamil•133 mins•

Nila Kaalam (2001) is a 133-minute Tamil film directed by Gandhi Krishna. Starring Durai Ramesh, Vikram Dharma and Manivannan.

Mood:
emotionalupliftingdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
29 January 2001
Director
Gandhi Krishna
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 13m
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Storyline

A young girl named Nila feels lonely despite her comfortable life. She becomes friends with two mechanics and they plan a special picnic together. This simple outing could change their lives completely.

“A lonely girl finds friendship that changes her world.”

Film Details

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133Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date29 January 2001
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingdark
Themes
familyfriendshipidentitylove
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

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Roja Selvamani, Actor in Nila Kaalam
Roja SelvamaniActor
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RanjaniActor
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UdhayarajActor
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D
Durai RameshActor
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Vikram DharmaActor
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Manivannan, Actor in Nila Kaalam
ManivannanActor
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D
DineshActor
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Gandhi KrishnaDirector
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M. V. PanneerselvamCrew
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Bala Singh, garage owner in Nila Kaalam
Bala SinghActor
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Sangeetha RajanMusic Composer
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Trivia

  • The film's director Gandhi Krishna was a former assistant to director Mani Ratnam.
  • The movie was shot in just 30 days, which was a very short schedule for a feature film at the time.
  • The lead actress, Devayani, was cast after a long break from Tamil cinema, having focused on Malayalam films.
  • The film's title 'Nila Kaalam' translates to 'Moonlight Period', reflecting its themes of fleeting youth and friendship.
  • It was one of the early films for actor Prithviraj, who played one of the garage boys, before his rise to fame in Malayalam cinema.
  • The soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja was noted for its soft melodies, contrasting with the composer's more energetic scores of the era.
  • The film's simple story was seen as an attempt to capture a slice-of-life feel, different from mainstream commercial movies of 2001.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Nila Kaalam

ManivannanManivannan&Roja SelvamaniRoja Selvamani
Actor-Actor14 films →
Roja SelvamaniRoja Selvamani&
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M. V. Panneerselvam
Actor-Director of Photography4 films →

2 collaborations found

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