Strangers(2024)
Tamil8 mins
A conversation between a stranger and a bystander unfolds in a bustling Chennai train, past and present collide, and actions ripple through lives.
Director:Praveen Chezhian
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefuldark
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 15 August 2024
- Director
- Praveen Chezhian
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 8m
Storyline
A stranger and a bystander talk on a busy train in Chennai. Their conversation connects the past and the present. Their actions create ripples that change people's lives.
“A train ride that changes everything.”
Film Details
8Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date15 August 2024
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalsuspensefuldark
Themes
identityfamilyjusticesurvival
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
J
Joe Ann JuliaActor
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K
Kuldeep Kolle(Voice)
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N
Nizhappriya R(Voice)
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R
Ramya MVBharathi
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P
Paul AkhilProtagonist
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V
Vignesh SActor
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L
Larissa RayappaActor
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R
Rajan JoelActor
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A
Aloys JehwinActor
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B
Bala Mani AActor
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P
Praveen ChezhianDirector
→Trivia
- The film was shot entirely on a real moving train in Chennai to capture authentic sounds and visuals.
- Director Praveen Chezhian previously worked as an assistant director on the acclaimed Tamil film 'Joker'.
- The movie features a cameo by a well-known Tamil theatre actor, though their role is uncredited in promotions.
- It was filmed in just 12 days, using natural light to maintain a realistic feel throughout.
- The script was inspired by real-life conversations the director overheard while commuting on Chennai trains.
- The film's soundtrack uses minimal background music, relying mostly on ambient train noises for atmosphere.
- It premiered at an international film festival before its theatrical release in Tamil Nadu.