Valentine @3(2022)
Valentine @3 (2022) is a 112-minute Tamil film directed by Mani Shankar Iyer. Starring Rakesh, Shylaja Chetlur and Shriviyas. With an audience rating of 4.6/10, Valentine @3 stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2022.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 13 November 2022
- Director
- Mani Shankar Iyer
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.6/10
Storyline
An anthology of stories following three gay men in different stages of their journey through life and love. The first story narrates a teenager’s feelings towards his school and college crush, and his mother’s understanding of his sexuality. The second story deals with two gay men deciding to get married in an unexpected context. The third story will follow a conversation between a cab driver and his passenger.
“Three lives. Three loves. One unforgettable day.”
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Trivia
- The film was shot in just 18 days, a tight schedule for an anthology with three separate stories.
- Director Mani Shankar used many first-time actors to bring a fresh and authentic feel to the stories.
- It was one of the first Tamil films to show a gay wedding ceremony in a mainstream context.
- The movie's title references Valentine's Day, linking it to themes of love, but the '@3' hints at its three-part structure.
- Some scenes were filmed in real Chennai locations to capture the city's everyday atmosphere.
- The soundtrack features a song by singer Chinmayi, who has been a vocal supporter of LGBTQ+ rights.
- The film had a very limited theatrical release, focusing more on digital streaming platforms for its audience.