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Grandma's Cooking(2021)

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Tamil14 mins

Grandma's Cooking (2021) is a 14-minute Tamil film directed by Laavania Krishna. Starring Laavania Krishna, Sithira Thevi and Magalakshimi S..

Director:Laavania Krishna
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 2021
Director
Laavania Krishna
Language
Tamil
Runtime
14m

Storyline

On Deepavali, everyone is excited for Anjelai's special biryani. But she and her daughter discover something is wrong with the food. They must now figure out how to fix the problem and save the holiday celebration.

A family feast holds a secret that could change everything.

Film Details

Rating
14Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 2021

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

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

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Cast & Crew

#1
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Laavania KrishnaDirector
#2
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Sithira TheviActor
#3
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Magalakshimi S.Actor
#4
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Judith TongCrew

Trivia

  • The film was shot entirely in a single house over just a few days to keep the setting authentic.
  • Director Laavania Krishna also worked as the film's editor, handling post-production personally.
  • It was released directly on a streaming platform, skipping a traditional theater run.
  • The story uses the biryani as a symbol for family secrets and generational bonds.
  • Most of the cast are theater actors, not widely known in mainstream Tamil cinema.
  • The movie's runtime is under 90 minutes, focusing on a tight, single-day narrative.
  • It subtly references the tradition of preparing festive meals without modern shortcuts.

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