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Nesam(1997)

4.6/10
Tamil139 mins

Nesam (1997) is a 139-minute Tamil film directed by K. Subhash. Starring Visu, Manivannan and Subhalekha Sudhakar. With an audience rating of 4.6/10, Nesam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1997.

Director:K. Subhash
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
15 January 1997
Director
K. Subhash
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 19m
GudVibe Rating
4.6/10

Storyline

A young boy falls in love and realizes he needs to do something extraordinary to win her heart. He goes to great lengths, far beyond typical romantic gestures, to truly impress her.

Love demands more than just a heart.

Film Details

4.6Rating
139Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date15 January 1997
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleநேசம்

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

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

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Nesam' means 'affection' or 'love' in Tamil, setting a clear romantic tone.
  • It was one of the early films for actor Prashanth after his major breakthrough with 'Jeans'.
  • Director K. Subash was known for action films, making this romance a slight shift in his career.
  • The movie's soundtrack was composed by Sirpy, who was a frequent collaborator with Prashanth in the 90s.
  • It released during a competitive period with several big-budget films, affecting its box office visibility.
  • A subplot involves the hero trying to become a police officer, a common aspiration in Tamil films of that era.
  • The filming locations included typical late-90s Tamil Nadu settings, avoiding extravagant foreign shoots.

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