Vaazhai
Seen it?2024 | 134 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 14 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Tamil, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A twelve-year-old bright schoolboy, Sivanandhan, his mother, sister, and with his friend Sekhar works during his school holidays carrying banana stalks, a task he dreads. As he navigates life's challenges, poverty, friendship, and the challenges of growing up, Sivanandhan’s determination is tested by the harsh realities of life.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 198K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mari Selvaraj
- PonvelSivanaidhan
- Rahul R.Sekar
- Dhivya DhuraisamyVembu
- Janaki JayaramanSiva and Vembu's Mother
- KalaiyarasanKani
- Nikhila VimalPoonkodi
- PathamanMuthuraj
- JSK.Satish KumarTrader
- Nivedita RajappanTeacher
- Priyanka Nair