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Black 'n' White(2023)

Tamil114 mins

Set during the pandemic, The lives of Rishi and Ritu, two siblings who live happily with their parents,take a tragic turn when they lose their parents to COVID as well as their house due to debt. Despite their honest efforts to recover their home, they face several struggles.

Director:S. Dheekshi
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
Where to watch:

Quick Facts

Streaming on
ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play
Theatrical Release
14 May 2023
Director
S. Dheekshi
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 54m

Storyline

During the pandemic, two siblings lose both their parents to COVID and their family home to debt. They try their best to get their house back, but face many hardships along the way.

Two siblings fight to reclaim their home after losing everything.

Film Details

114Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date14 May 2023
Also Known AsBlack 'and' White · Black '&' White

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
familysurvivalcorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

#1
A
ArthikaActor
#2
S
ShravnithaActor
#3
M
Manimozhian RamaduraiActor
#4
R
Richard SequeiraActor
#5
K
Karthik RajActor
#6
F
Farook BashaCrew
#7
G
Guna BalasubramanianMusic
#8
S
S. DheekshiDirector

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Black 'n' White' refers to the contrasting lives of the rich and poor shown in the story.
  • Director S. Dheekshi also worked as the film's editor, handling both key creative roles.
  • It was shot in real locations in Chennai to capture the authentic feel of the pandemic lockdown.
  • The child actors, playing Rishi and Ritu, were newcomers selected through auditions.
  • The movie's music was composed by newcomer Karthik Nagarajan, featuring subtle background scores.
  • It addresses the rarely shown topic of children becoming orphans due to COVID-19 in Tamil cinema.
  • The film had a limited theatrical release but gained attention through streaming platforms later.

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