Skip to content
Thai Nilam official poster

Thai Nilam(2021)

/10
Tamil90 mins

Thai Nilam (2021) is a 90-minute Tamil film directed by Abilash.G.Devan. Starring Nimisha Nambiar, Neha Amar and Abilash.G.Devan.

Director:Abilash.G.Devan
Mood:
emotionalupliftingdark
Where to watch:
OTT availability not confirmed yet. Check Netflix · Prime Video · Hotstar · ZEE5

Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
21 June 2021
Director
Abilash.G.Devan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 30m

Storyline

A father and his daughter flee their war-torn country and arrive in India as refugees. With the help of some kind people, they slowly begin to rebuild their lives.

A father and daughter seek refuge, and find hope.

Film Details

Rating
90Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date21 June 2021

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingdark
Themes
familysurvivalidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
0/10Rating

Please Register/ Login to rate the movie Thai Nilam

Cast & Crew

#1
N
Nimisha NambiarActor
#2
N
Neha AmarActor
#3
A
Abilash.G.DevanDirector
#4
P
Prasanth PranavamCrew
#5
A
Amar RamachandranActor
#6
Bala Singh, Villager in Thai Nilam
Bala SinghActor

Trivia

  • The film's director Abilash.G.Devan is also a practicing lawyer, making this his feature film debut.
  • The movie was shot in real refugee camp locations in Tamil Nadu to add authenticity to the story.
  • Actor Mime Gopi, known for villain roles, played a compassionate supporting character in this film.
  • The story was inspired by real-life accounts of Sri Lankan Tamil refugees resettling in India.
  • The film had a limited theatrical release and primarily reached audiences through streaming platforms.
  • It features a cameo by director-actor Cheran, who is known for his own socially conscious films.
  • The title 'Thai Nilam' translates to 'Motherland', reflecting the central theme of displacement and belonging.

Frequently Asked Questions