Vaazhai(2024)
Tamil136 mins
Vaazhai (2024) is a 136-minute Tamil film directed by Mari Selvaraj. Starring Priyanka Nair, Mari Selvaraj and Theni Eashwar. With an audience rating of 7.7/10, a sleeper hit with 482% roi verdict at the box office and ₹0 Cr worldwide, Vaazhai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2024.
Director:Mari Selvaraj
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
Where to watch:
HHotstarfrom 11 Oct 2024
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Disney+ Hotstar
- OTT Release Date
- 11 October 2024
- Theatrical Release
- 23 August 2024
- Director
- Mari Selvaraj
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.7/10
Storyline
A twelve-year-old boy named Sivanandhan spends his school break doing hard work he dislikes, carrying banana stalks with his friend and family. He faces the struggles of poverty and growing up, which push his determination to its limits.
“A boy's summer job tests his spirit.”
Film Details
7.7Rating
136Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date23 August 2024
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsVazhai · سایه نخل
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
survivalfamilyfriendshippoverty
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Priyanka NairActor
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Mari SelvarajDirector
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Theni EashwarCrew
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KalaiyarasanActor
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PathamanActor
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Santhosh NarayananMusic
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Vaazhai' means 'banana' in Tamil, directly linking to the boy's job of carrying banana stalks.
- Director Mari Selvaraj is known for films about social issues, and this continues his focus on caste and poverty.
- The young lead actor, likely a newcomer, was chosen to authentically portray the life of a working-class child.
- Shooting took place in real villages to capture the true atmosphere of rural Tamil Nadu.
- The story shows the bond between the boy and his friend, highlighting childhood friendship amid hardship.
- The film uses simple, everyday scenes to show the struggles of a poor family in a powerful way.
- It explores how a child's dreams and education are affected by the need to work and help his family.