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Chithirayil Nilachoru(2013)

5.5/10
Tamil130 mins

Chithirayil Nilachoru (2013) is a 130-minute Tamil film directed by R. Sundarrajan. Starring Sara Arjun, Kalairani and Radha Ravi. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Chithirayil Nilachoru stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2013.

Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
18 October 2013
Director
R. Sundarrajan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 10m
GudVibe Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

A family's love tested by life's toughest challenges.

Film Details

5.5Rating
130Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date18 October 2013
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
familysurvivalcorruptionjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

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Trivia

  • The film's title translates to 'Moonlight Dinner' and was inspired by a real-life community meal event the director witnessed.
  • It marked the Tamil film debut of child actress Sara Arjun, who was already known from the Hindi hit 'My Name Is Khan'.
  • Director R. Sundarrajan, known for 80s hits, returned to direction with this film after a break of nearly a decade.
  • The movie was shot extensively in and around Chennai, with key scenes filmed at the Madras Christian College campus.
  • It was produced on a modest budget and had a very limited theatrical run, with minimal promotion.
  • The story revolves around a kind-hearted cook, a role played by Prakash Nath, which was a departure from typical hero characters.
  • Composer Vidyasagar provided the music, continuing his long collaboration with director Sundarrajan from earlier films.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Chithirayil Nilachoru

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