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Nellu is a 2010 Indian Tamil language drama film written and directed by M. Shiva Shankar. It stars Sathya and debutante Bhagyanjali in the lead roles, while Senthil Rajan has handled the camera and S. S. Kumaran has composed the music. The film is based on the Kilvenmani massacre incident that happened in 1968.[1][2]
| Nellu | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Shiva Shankar |
| Produced by | B. Senthil Kumar |
| Starring | Sathya Bhagyanjali |
| Cinematography | Senthil Rajan |
| Music by | S. S. Kumaran |
Production company | Karthik Jaya Movies |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
This film also speaks about the caste differences between the landlords and the farmers.
- Sathya as Kathir
- Karthik Jai as the tea stall owner
- Anjali Aneesh Upasana (Bhagyanjali)
- OAK Sundar as a village landlord
- Kaali Venkat as Kaalimuthu
- Vasu Vikram
- Singamuthu as an astrologer
- Bonda Mani
- Crane Manohar
The music of the film is composed by S. S. Kumaran. Lyrics are written by Thamarai and Na. Muthukumar.[3][4]
| Song Title | Singers |
|---|---|
| "Achu Vellam" | Prasanna, Chandran, SS Kumaran, Rajeev |
| "Kadhal Jodi Onnu" | Srimathi, Aadhavan, Srimathumitha |
| "Kannakkol Thiruda" | Silambarasan, Saindhavi |
| "Kodiyodu Thamara Poo" | Chinmayi, Kaushik, SS Kumaran |
| "Muthu Muthu" | Mahathi, SS Kumaran, Yash Golcha |
The film was originally denied a certificate by Central Board of Film Certification citing "it explicitly dealt with caste conflicts".[5]
Malathi Rangarajan of The Hindu opined that "The subject is interesting, but treatment goes awry".[6] A critic from The New Indian Express wrote that "Nellu could have been a poignant depiction of a relevant issue and happening. But the director lets go the chance".[7]
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