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Minmini(2024)

6.0/10
Tamil143 mins

Minmini (2024) is a 143-minute Tamil film directed by Halitha Shameem. Starring Halitha Shameem, Manoj Paramahamsa and Khatija Rahman. With an audience rating of 6.0/10, Minmini stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2024.

Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
9 August 2024
Director
Halitha Shameem
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 23m
GudVibe Rating
6.0/10

Storyline

A young woman arrives at a boarding school and learns her classmate is struggling with severe guilt from a past tragedy. Years later, they meet again on a dangerous bike trip in the mountains. She is determined to help him face his past and find peace.

Haunted by the past, they ride toward redemption.

Film Details

6.0Rating
143Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date9 August 2024

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
survivalidentityfriendshipfamily
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
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Cast & Crew

#1
H
Halitha ShameemDirector
#2
Manoj Paramahamsa, Director of Photography in Minmini
Manoj ParamahamsaCrew
#3
K
Khatija RahmanMusic
#4
T
Thilak RammohanActor
#5
G
Gaurav KaalaiActor

Trivia

  • The film was shot in real boarding schools in Ooty, using actual students as background actors for authenticity.
  • Director Halitha Shameem wrote the story after being inspired by real-life accounts of survivor's guilt among young adults.
  • The Himalayan biking sequences were filmed in Sikkim, not using visual effects, requiring the cast to undergo intensive riding training.
  • This is the first Tamil film where the lead character's arc is centrally driven by the psychological concept of survivor's guilt.
  • The soundtrack uses a rare, traditional wind instrument from the Himalayan region to score the mountain biking scenes.
  • The child actors portraying the younger versions of the leads were cast through workshops in Chennai and Coimbatore schools.
  • The film's title 'Minmini' translates to 'sparkle' or 'twinkle', metaphorically representing hope amidst emotional darkness.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Minmini

Director-Director of Photography3 films
Sabari Karthikeyan-Director2 films
Sabari Karthikeyan-Director of Photography2 films

Frequently Asked Questions