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Naan Than Bala(2014)

6.5/10
Tamil160 mins

Naan Than Bala (2014) is a 160-minute Tamil film directed by R. Kannan. Starring Vivek, Swetha and Venkatraj. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Naan Than Bala stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2014.

Director:R. Kannan
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
13 June 2014
Director
R. Kannan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 40m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A temple priest named Bala befriends a hitman named Poochi after receiving his help. When Bala discovers Poochi's violent profession, he tries to help him leave that life behind. However, Poochi's criminal boss refuses to let him go.

A priest befriends a killer. Can he save his soul?

Film Details

6.5Rating
160Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date13 June 2014
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsNanthan Bala

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
friendshipidentityjusticecorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Naan Than Bala' translates to 'I am Bala', directly linking to the protagonist's identity and moral journey.
  • Director G. J. Kannan had primarily worked as an assistant director for many years before making this his solo directorial debut.
  • Actor Rajkiran, who plays Bala, is known for his roles in socially conscious films, which aligned with this movie's reform-themed storyline.
  • The movie features a cameo by veteran comedian 'Motta' Rajendran in a supporting role, adding a touch of comedy to the dramatic plot.
  • Despite its themes of crime and redemption, the film was a low-budget production and had a limited theatrical release in Tamil Nadu.
  • The character name 'Poochi' means 'insect' in Tamil, symbolically reflecting how society views the hitman as a pest before his transformation.
  • The soundtrack was composed by S. N. Prasad, who is better known for his work in Telugu cinema, making this a less common Tamil project for him.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Naan Than Bala

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