Neelira Movie Review by MATHIOLI RAJAA 

“Neelira” Movie Produced by KAARTHIKEYAN S – KARTHIK SUBBARAJ under the banner of Stone Bench Studio Directed by SOMEETHARAN , Starring by NAVEEN CHANDRA, SANANTH, KAPILA VENU, ROOPA KODUVAYUR, VIDHU, SIDHU KUMARESAN, NAVAYUGA, SWATHI KIRSHNAN, NAMASIVAYAM THAMBIPILLAI, KAYAL VINCENT, Rohit Kokate & Others

The year is 1988, in North Sri Lanka, amidst the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) presence. Vasuki (Kapila Venu) and her family prepare for a wedding in Jaffna, needing IPKF and Sri Lankan army clearance to hold it. On the eve of the wedding, Captain (Naveen Chandra) and IPKF soldiers inadvertently lay siege to the house.

They weren’t searching for the family, but ended up there due to a map mix-up. Realizing they’re stranded till dawn with no backup, Captain Naveen Chandra decides to take refuge inside, holding the innocent Tamil family hostage and turning the wedding venue into a temporary safe camp.

The wedding venue is suddenly occupied by the IPKF group. Captain Naveen Chandra, strict yet rational, tries to keep things under control. His team includes a trigger-happy soldier and a Tamil-speaking recruit, making for a tense night. As the militants surround the house, they deliberately leak info, manipulating the Indian soldiers. Captain Naveen Chandra faces a tough mental test. Caught in the crossfire are the Tamil family’s wedding dreams, soldiers with guns, and militants outside – it’s a psychological war and survival struggle within the house.

Naveen Chandra shines as the Indian Army Captain, torn between authority and humanity, conveying the weight of duty and a family’s safety through his eyes. The other casts, including Roopa Koduvayur, Sananth, Kapila Venu, Rohit Kokate, Vidhu, Sidhu Kumaresan, Navayuga, Swathi Krishnan, Namasivayam Thambipillai and Kayal Vincent, blend in as family members, militants, and soldiers, bringing authenticity to their roles.

Music Composer K’s background score elevates the film’s emotional and tense atmosphere, becoming the heartbeat of the movie. Cinematographer Selvarathinam Pradeepan captures the night scenes naturally, moving the camera within the house, conveying the emotional tension between silence and sound. Editor Radha Sridhar keeps the film engaging with a seamless, crisp pace. Martin’s Art Direction recreates the Jaffna home, transporting us to 1988.

Director Someetharan focuses on the human impact of war, drawing from personal experiences. He crafts a film that dives straight into the story, exploring humanity amidst conflict without grand srilankan Tamilian life and political statements. The portrayal of a traditional Tamil wedding in Eelam adds an emotional depth.

“Neelira” Movie is impactful film presents the Eelam Tamil people’s pain in a new light, crafted to engage audiences while telling a powerful story.

Overall Our Rating : 3.5 Out of 5

MATHIOLI RAJAA

NEELIRA MOVIE CAST:-

NAVEEN CHANDRA

SANANTH

KAPILA VENU

ROOPA KODUVAYUR

VIDHU

SIDHU KUMARESAN

NAVAYUGA

SWATHI KIRSHNAN

NAMASIVAYAM THAMBIPILLAI

KAYAL VINCENT

Rohit Kokate

CREW :-

Written And Directed By : SOMEETHARAN

DOP : SELVARATNAM PRATHEEPAN

Editor : RADHA SRIDHAR

Music : K

Art : MARTIN

Sound Design & Mix : TAPAS NAYAK

Stunts : DINESH SUBBARAYAN

Co Director : VICKY

Costumes : SUBAIR – THARANKENI

Trailer and Promo : B PRAVIN BAASKAR

Title Design : GIBSON UGA

Publicity Design : TUNEYJOHN-24AM

PRO : Nikil Murukan.

Production coordinator : R RAJ KUMAR – MADHAN SHANMUGAM

Production Manager : NIRMAL KUMAR

Executive Producer : ASHOK NARAYANAN

Associate Producer : PAVAN NARENDRA – ARULMOZHITHEVAN KALIMUTHU

CO – PRODUCED BY RANA DAGGUBATI – KALYAN SUBRAMANIAN

PRODUCED BY Stone Bench Studio KAARTHIKEYAN S – KARTHIK SUBBARAJ

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