Star(2024)
Tamil157 mins
Star (2024) is a 157-minute Tamil film directed by Elan. Starring Nivedita Rajappan, Dheeraj and Mimmo. With an audience rating of 7.6/10, Star stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2024.
Director:Elan
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 10 May 2024
- Director
- Elan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 37m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.6/10
Storyline
A young man named Kalai dreams of becoming a famous movie star in the Tamil film industry. He comes from a lower-middle-class family and faces many struggles. The story follows his journey to see if he can overcome these challenges and achieve his dream.
“A dreamer's fight for the spotlight.”
Film Details
7.6Rating
157Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date10 May 2024
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
identitysurvivalfamilylove
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.6/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Nivedita RajappanActor
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DheerajActor
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MimmoActor
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Sanjay SwaroopActor
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Aarti DesaiActor
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Kadhal SukumarActor
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ElanDirector
→#8
E
Ezhil ArasanCrew
→#9
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Kavin RajActor
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Geetha KailasamActor
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Star' was chosen to reflect both the protagonist's dream and the celestial theme of destiny and light in the story.
- Director Elan reportedly drew inspiration from real-life struggles of aspiring actors he met while working in the Tamil film industry.
- The movie features a cameo by a popular Tamil film composer playing himself, adding a meta-layer to the industry portrayal.
- Several scenes were shot in actual Chennai film studios and audition halls to capture authentic behind-the-scenes atmosphere.
- The climax sequence involved a complex single-take shot that required two days of rehearsals to perfect.
- A key song in the film uses traditional folk music instruments to contrast the protagonist's roots with his glamorous dreams.
- The film's promotional campaign included hidden QR codes in posters that led to short videos of real-life struggling actors sharing their stories.
