Vaazhvu Thodangumidam Neethanae(2023)
Tamil83 mins
A girl from a conservative Muslim family falls in love with another girl, a documentary filmmaker. When the family discovers their relationship, they vehemently oppose it. Can the couple able to navigate these challenges and confronts opposition from their family and society and lead a peaceful life?
Director:Jeyaraj Palani
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ShortFlix
- Theatrical Release
- 29 September 2023
- Director
- Jeyaraj Palani
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
Storyline
A young woman from a traditional Muslim family falls in love with a female documentary filmmaker. Their relationship is discovered and met with strong opposition from her family. The story follows their struggle to overcome these societal and family pressures to build a life together.
“Love defies tradition in a fight for freedom.”
Film Details
83Minutes
TamilLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date29 September 2023
Also Known AsVaazhvu Thodangum Idam Needhane · Vazhvu Thodangum Idam Needhane · Vaazhvu Thodangumidam Neethanae · Vaazhvu Thodangum Idam Neethane · Vaazhvu Thodangumidam Neethane · Vaazhvu Thodangumidam Needhanae
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
loveidentityfamilyjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
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Suruthi PeriyasamyVinotha
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Niranjana NeithiarShakira
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Thasmika LakshmananActor
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Arshath FerasActor
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RJ PradeepActor
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#7M
Maaran KarthikeyanActor
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NiranjanActor
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ArumugavelActor
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K. Gokula KrishnanCrew
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D
Dharshan RavikumarMusic
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J
Jeyaraj PalaniDirector
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EsaiCrew
→Trivia
- The film was shot in just 15 days, with a tight schedule to capture its intimate story.
- It was director Jeyaraj Palani's debut feature film, marking his entry into mainstream Tamil cinema.
- The movie's title translates to 'Life Begins Here, Justice', reflecting its core theme of seeking dignity.
- It was filmed primarily in real locations around Chennai to add authenticity to the setting.
- The film faced challenges finding mainstream theatrical release, highlighting the niche subject matter.
- Actress Niranjani Ahathian, who plays a lead, is also known for her work in Tamil short films and web series.
- The story is noted for portraying a same-sex relationship within a conservative Muslim community, a rare focus in Tamil cinema.