Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum(2021)
Three women, who belong to different walks of life, go through severe identity crisis because of the patriarchal system in their respective families. Set in three different time periods, the movie throws light on their helplessness and other myriad issues faced by these married women despite them having their life partners by their side.
Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum is streaming on SonyLIV and Airtel Xstream Play.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- SonyLIV, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 26 November 2021
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Rating
- 7.7/10
Storyline
Three women from different times and backgrounds feel lost in their own lives. They are married, but still face loneliness and struggle within their families. The story shows their shared feelings of helplessness in a world that limits them.
“Three women. Three eras. One struggle to be seen.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum
Cast reunions in this film: Cheenu Mohan & G. Marimuthu (2 films together), Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli & Karunakaran (2 films together), G. Marimuthu & Karunakaran (2 films together), G. Marimuthu & Senthikumari (2 films together), and Rama & Karunakaran (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film is based on three short stories by acclaimed Tamil writer Ashokamitran, each set in a different decade.
- It was shot entirely in Chennai, with each segment using distinct color palettes to reflect the different time periods.
- Director Vasanth cast mostly theater actors for the lead roles to bring a natural, understated performance style.
- The film had a very limited theatrical release but gained attention through festival screenings and word-of-mouth.
- It was produced by director Vetrimaaran's Grass Root Film Company, known for supporting content-driven cinema.
- The title translates to 'Sivaranjini and a Few Other Women,' naming one character to represent many unseen stories.
- Unlike many Tamil films, it uses no background score in key scenes to heighten the realism of the women's silent struggles.