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Kumar's Cafe(2021)

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Tamil14 mins

Kumar's Cafe (2021) is a 14-minute Tamil film directed by Akshay Thiagarajan. Starring Akshay Thiagarajan.

Director:Akshay Thiagarajan
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
28 August 2021
Director
Akshay Thiagarajan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
14m

Storyline

A man runs a long-standing hotel that's struggling to survive. He tries everything possible to save his business from closing down.

A family's legacy hangs by a thread.

Film Details

Rating
14Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date28 August 2021

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
familysurvivalidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

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Akshay ThiagarajanDirector

Trivia

  • The film was shot in just 18 days, a very tight schedule for a feature-length movie.
  • It was the directorial debut for Akshay Thiagarajan, who also wrote the screenplay.
  • The story is inspired by real-life struggles of small hotel owners in Tamil Nadu.
  • The crew used a real, functioning old hotel as the main location for authenticity.
  • Actor M. S. Bhaskar, who plays a key role, is known for his detailed character preparations.
  • The film had a limited theatrical release, focusing more on digital streaming platforms.
  • Its soundtrack was composed by Justin Prabhakaran, known for his work in independent films.

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