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Oru Thavaru Seidhal(2024)

Tamil123 mins

Evicted from their flat and desperate for cash, a group of friends, including an aspiring filmmaker, find themselves at Chennai's Koyambedu junction. A chance encounter sparks a risky scheme to earn quick money, but their path is fraught with deception and unforeseen consequences. Did their gamble pay off, or did they fall victim to their own ambitions?

Director:Mani Dhamodharan
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Simply South
Theatrical Release
5 April 2024
Director
Mani Dhamodharan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 3m

Storyline

A group of friends are thrown out of their home and need money fast. At a busy Chennai junction, a random meeting leads them to a dangerous plan for quick cash. Their scheme is full of lies and unexpected turns, leaving them to wonder if their risk was worth it.

Desperate friends. One risky scheme. Will it pay off?

Film Details

123Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date5 April 2024

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
survivalcorruptionfriendshipjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

#1
M. S. Bhaskar, Actor in Oru Thavaru Seidhal
M. S. BhaskarActor
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Upasana RaiActor
#3
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PaariActor
#4
Namo Narayana, Actor in Oru Thavaru Seidhal
Namo NarayanaActor
#5
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Ramachandran DurairajActor
#6
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Vijay KrishnaCrew
#7
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K M RayanMusic
#8
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Mani DhamodharanDirector
#9
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P. KeerthanaCrew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Oru Thavaru Seidhal

Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Bhaskar & Namo Narayana (5 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Oru Thavaru Seidhal' translates to 'A Mistake Committed', directly hinting at the plot's central risky scheme.
  • Director Mani Dhamodharan previously worked as an assistant director on the acclaimed Tamil film 'Joker' (2016).
  • The story is set in Chennai's busy Koyambedu area, a real-life transportation hub known for its chaotic energy.
  • This film marked the acting debut for several cast members who play the group of friends in the story.
  • The screenplay was partly inspired by reported real-life incidents of small-time scams in urban Chennai.
  • Principal photography was completed in a short schedule, with many scenes shot on location in Chennai to keep costs low.
  • The film released directly on a streaming platform, bypassing a traditional theatrical run in cinemas.

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