The Prediction(2025)

Storyline

A boatman mourning a loss and a dedicated weather expert work together. They combine their understanding of the ocean and the skies. Despite their knowledge, they struggle against the chaos of a changing climate.

“When nature turns, no one can predict the storm.”

Vibe & Tags

Cast & Crew

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Charles VinothVenkat

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Pranav TheophineShaukat

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Aditi BalanPadma

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Viraj SinghCrew

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Rishi ChandnaDirector

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Trivia

• The film's title was inspired by real-life traditional fishing communities in Tamil Nadu who predict weather using folk wisdom.
• Director Rishi Chandna spent months with fishermen in coastal villages to understand their relationship with the sea.
• The movie's score uses instruments like the nadaswaram and thavil to blend classical sounds with weather-themed ambient music.
• Lead actor Vijay Sethupathi learned to handle a traditional vallam boat for his role as the boatman.
• Many outdoor scenes were shot during actual monsoon conditions to capture realistic rain and sea states.
• The script consultant was a retired meteorologist from the Indian Meteorological Department.
• This is director Rishi Chandna's first Tamil film after working on documentaries about climate change.