Sivappu Enakku Pidikkum(2017)
'Sivappu Enakku Pidikkum' (2017) is a Tamil-language drama directed by Youreka. The film stars Youreka and Sandra Amy in her debut lead role. The story follows a writer who interviews a sex worker named Mahima about five incidents from her life. Set in Chennai's red-light area, the film confronts child abuse and societal hypocrisy. Critics praised its unconventional theme and honest execution. The film received an A certificate from the censor board despite having no obscene scenes. It was released after a three-year delay.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, ZEE5, Watcho, Tata Play Binge
- Theatrical Release
- 20 January 2017
- Director
- Youreka
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
A writer wants to end child abuse. He meets Mahima, a sex worker in Chennai's red-light area. She agrees to tell him five painful incidents from her life. As she shares her trauma, he must confront the harsh truth about society.
“Red is Not a Colour”
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Trivia
- The film's title is a twist on a famous 1984 Tamil movie with the same name, but the stories are completely different.
- Director Youreka is known for making films that focus on social issues, and this was his second feature.
- It was shot mostly in real locations around Chennai's red light areas to make it feel authentic.
- The movie had a very small budget and was released with little promotion, so it didn't get a wide audience.
- Actress Mahima Nambiar, who plays a key role, said she took the part because it was a bold and different character.
- Some scenes were inspired by true stories shared by people who work in similar communities.
- The film uses a simple, documentary-like style in parts to show the lives of the characters more realistically.
