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Maalai Nera Malipoo(2023)

6.5/10
Tamil119 mins

Maalai Nera Malipoo (2023) is a 119-minute Tamil film directed by Sanjay Narayanan. Starring Manibharathi, Sanjay Narayanan and Master Ashwin. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Maalai Nera Malipoo stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2023.

Director:Sanjay Narayanan
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
9 June 2023
Director
Sanjay Narayanan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 59m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A sex worker moves her business online during the pandemic. This change affects her relationship with her young son.

A mother's love, tested by a digital world.

Film Details

6.5Rating
119Minutes
TamilLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date9 June 2023
Also Known AsMaalai Nera Mallipoo · MNMP · Malai Nera Malipoo

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalfamilyidentitycorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

#1
M
ManibharathiActor
#2
S
Sanjay NarayananDirector
#3
M
Master AshwinActor
#4
V
Vinithra Madhavan MenonActor
#5
V
Vijayalakshmi NarayananCrew
#6
D
Dhinesh PandiyarActor

Trivia

  • The film's title is a line from a famous Tamil song by poet Kannadasan, which is about finding beauty in unexpected places.
  • Director Sanjay Narayanan previously worked as an assistant director on the acclaimed Tamil film 'Joker' (2016).
  • The movie was shot entirely during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a very small crew to follow safety rules.
  • Actress Srushti Dange, who plays the lead, learned to speak the Madurai Tamil dialect specifically for this role.
  • The film uses a muted color palette to visually reflect the loneliness of the characters during lockdown.
  • It was screened at the Chennai International Film Festival in 2023 before its theatrical release.
  • The story was partly inspired by real news reports about sex workers moving their work online during the pandemic.

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