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Yellow Cat in Memory Lane(2023)

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Tamil52 mins

Yellow Cat in Memory Lane (2023) is a 52-minute Tamil film directed by T. Pandiaraju. Starring T. Pandiaraju, T. K. Doraiswamy and Vineeth PK.

Director:T. Pandiaraju
Mood:
emotionalinspiringuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
14 October 2023
Director
T. Pandiaraju
Language
Tamil
Runtime
52m

Storyline

This documentary follows poet T. K. Doraiswamy, also known as Nagulan. He reflects on his life, discussing his poetry and thoughts on uncertainty. The footage was captured three years before his passing.

A poet's final reflections on life and uncertainty.

Film Details

Rating
52Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date14 October 2023

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringuplifting
Themes
identityfamilylovefriendship
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

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T. PandiarajuDirector
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T. K. DoraiswamyActor
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Vineeth PKMusic

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Trivia

  • The documentary was filmed in 2020, three years before the poet T. K. Doraiswamy (Nagulan) passed away in 2023.
  • Director T. Pandiaraju is known for his work in television and this film marked a shift to documentary filmmaking.
  • The title 'Yellow Cat' is a direct reference to one of Nagulan's most famous and surreal Tamil poems.
  • Much of the film was shot in Nagulan's own home and familiar spaces, creating an intimate, personal atmosphere.
  • The film's release was delayed, partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, after its initial filming was completed.
  • It explores not just his poetry but also his philosophical views on uncertainty, a central theme in his work.
  • The documentary uses archival photographs and readings to trace his journey from a bank employee to a revered poet.

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