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Thaen(2021)

7.5/10
Tamil121 mins

Thaen (2021) is a 121-minute Tamil film. Starring Abarnathi, Kayal Devaraj and Bava Lakshmanan. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Thaen stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2021.

Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
19 March 2021
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 1m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A young man makes a simple living keeping bees in the forest. His life is turned upside down when his wife gets a rare illness. His struggle to get her help becomes even harder because he has no official ID papers.

A forest beekeeper fights for his wife with no name.

Film Details

7.5Rating
121Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date19 March 2021

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
survivalidentityfamilycorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

#1
A
AbarnathiActor
#2
K
Kayal DevarajActor
#3
Bava Lakshmanan, Actor in Thaen
Bava LakshmananActor
#4
M. Sukumar, Director of Photography in Thaen
M. SukumarCrew
#5
S
Sanath BharadwajMusic
#6
P
Prema ChezhiyanCrew
#7
G
Ganesh VinayakCrew
#8
T
Tharun KumarActor

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Trivia

  • The film's director Ganesh Vinayak also wrote the story and screenplay, and it was his first feature film.
  • The lead actor, Aadhav Kannadasan, was reportedly chosen for his natural and rustic look to fit the role of a forest beekeeper.
  • The movie was shot extensively in the forested areas of the Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu to capture authentic rural settings.
  • The title 'Thaen' means 'honey' in Tamil, directly linking to the protagonist's beekeeping livelihood.
  • The film's plot revolves around the lack of identity documents, a real issue faced by many in rural India.
  • It had a very limited theatrical release and gained more attention through streaming platforms after its run.
  • The music was composed by Sam C. S., who is known for blending folk instruments in his scores to match the film's setting.

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