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{{Infobox film
| name = Nedunalvaadai
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| director = Selvakannan
| producer = B-Star Productions
| writer = Selvakannan
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| starring = Poo Ramu<br />Elvis Alexander<br />Anjali Nair
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| music = [[Jose Franklin]]
| cinematography = Vinoth Rathinasamy
| editing = [[Kasi Viswanathan]]
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| runtime = 122 Minutes
| country = India
| language = Tamil
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'''''Nedunalvaadai''''' (English: Long Pleasant Breeze of Winter) is a 2019 [[Tamil language|Tamil]] [[drama film]] written and directed by debutant director Selvakannan and produced by B-Star Productions. Inspired by the [[Neṭunalvāṭai|poem]] written by Nakkeerar in Sangam literature, the film, as the title suggest, is about the pain of separation — of a man and woman, and a grandfather and his grandson. The movie was a [[sleeper hit]].<ref name="Subbaraj">{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/of-love-and-longing/article25909333.ece|title='Had there not been a Karthik Subbaraj, producers would not have encouraged short filmmakers'|work=The Hindu|accessdate=4 January 2019}}</ref><ref name="Separation">{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/nedunalvaadai-is-a-film-on-the-pain-of-separation/articleshow/67436885.cms|title='Nedunalvaadai' is a film on the pain of separation|work=Times Of India|accessdate=9 January 2019}}</ref>

This film features Poo Ramu and newcomers Elvis Alexander and Anjali Nair.

== Plot ==
Chellaiah (Poo Ramu) is a simple farmer. He cares so much for the family. He has a son named Kombaiah ([[Mime Gopi]]) and a daughter named Pechiamma ([[Senthi Kumari|Senthikumari]]), who elopes to marry the love of her life, but he is a drunkard and does not care about his family. Unfortunately, Pechiamma left her husband, and she faces challenges to carry on with living with a son named Elango (Elvis Alexander), as well as a daughter, so she returns to her father. Chellaiah, though unhappy about her act of eloping, takes her family in and starts to support them. However, Kombaiah does not like this. Chellaiah loves and supports his daughter's family and takes care of the education of the grandchildren. Elango, while in his study days, falls for a girl in the village named Amudha (Anjali Nair). Chellaiah advises Elango about how important taking care of the family is and what his responsibilities are. He warns him about the effects of falling in love at this age while he has to be responsible and supportive to the family. How Elango tries to balance family and love and what happens thereafter forms the rest of the story.

== Cast ==
* Poo Ramu as Karuvathevar alias Chellaiah
* Elvis Alexander as Elango
* Anjali Nair as Amudha
* Ajay Natraj as Maruthapandi
* [[Mime Gopi]] as Kombiah
* Aindhu Kovilan as Nambithevar
* [[Senthi Kumari|Senthi]] as Pechiamma

== Production ==
=== Development ===
The director of the film Selvakannan is an alumnus of Sankar Polytechnic College, Sankar Nagar, Tirunelveli. Nedunalvaadai is the crowd funded Tamil Film. It's been jointly produced by 50 of his college mates joined together to fund and produce this movie. It all started when one of Selvakannan's friends came to know that the latter is struggling to get a producer for his directorial venture. He connected all the classmates through WhatsApp group and finally the film happened.
<ref name="Friends">{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/060119/50-friends-help-make-nedunalvaadai.html|title=50 friends help make Nedunalvaadai|work=Deccan Chronicle|accessdate=6 January 2019}}</ref> “The first guy through the wall always gets bloody,” says director Selvakannan. Having worked as an assistant to filmmakers [[Rajesh Selva]], Saamy and [[Gandhi Krishna]], Selvakannan decided to take the plunge into direction sometime in 2014. However, none of the producers he met was willing to fund the project. “It’s difficult to convince producers with a slightly offbeat film. Had it not been a [[Karthik Subbaraj]], I don’t think producers would’ve encouraged short filmmakers,” he says.<ref name="Subbaraj" />

=== Cast and crew ===
While the film mostly stars newcomers, Selva hired Kaviperarasu [[Vairamuthu]] to pen the lyrics. "[[Vairamuthu]] sir and editor [[Kasi Viswanathan]] are the only two celebrities in the film," he laughs, "I've assisted [[Vairamuthu]] sir in his office and have known him for a long time. He didn't charge us a penny for writing the lyrics. One of the songs he has written for us – Karuvatheva Un Kannellam Kanneera – will be a highlight; he was inspired by his own grandfather while penning it". Theater personality Poo Ramu, who got critical acclaim for his performance in ''[[Poo (film)|Poo]]'', will be seen as the central character of an aged farmer.<ref name="Grandfather">{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/nedunalvaadai-is-an-intriguing-tale-of-a-grandfather-and-a-grandson/articleshow/59823066.cms|title=Nedunalvaadai is an intriguing tale of a grandfather and a grandson|work=Times of India|accessdate=30 July 2017}}</ref>

Director Selvakannan decided to make Nedunalvaadai, his sole focus was on narrating an impactful story, which will win the appreciation of critics and audience alike. The director says, "There have been many films in the industry that spoke at length about the relationship between a mother and her child and a father and his child. But, not many have delved into the bond a grandchild shares with his/her grandparents. My film revolves around a 70-year-old man (played by Poo Ramu) and his grandson."<ref name="Grandfather" />

Any well-made film, which has a native subject is lapped up by Tamil audiences, [[Kizhakku Cheemayile]], [[Thenmerku Paruvakaatru]] to name a few. Nedunalvaadai is one such intense story based on people who still live in [[Tirunelveli]]. Ramu has lived in the character of a 70-year-old innocent farmer. [[Mime Gopi]] character has shades of grey, [[Senthi Kumari|Senthikumari]] are in the supporting cast and several newcomers cast in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/300717/nedunalvaadai-a-film-on-grandpa-grandson-bonding.html|title=Nedunalvaadai is an intriguing tale of a grandfather and a grandson|work=Deccan Chronicle|accessdate=30 July 2017}}</ref><ref name="Separation" />

=== Filming ===
The film is set against the backdrop of [[Tirunelveli]]. The shooting of the film took place around the village surrounding [[Vasudevanallur]] and the town [[Puliangudi]]. Selvakannan says,"It's been more than 17 years since we all studied together in [[Tirunelveli]], but we make it a point to meet every year. We've always wanted to do something to make our polytechnic college proud. So, we decided to make a film on human emotions and showcase our town in a new light. Though many films have been based in [[Tirunelveli]], we felt none portrayed its true essence. So, my friends funded this venture. This is a festival film and I'm hopeful of it bagging a National Award".<ref name="Grandfather"/>

The confidence Selvakannan has in his debut directorial venture reflects in his voice when he talks “There have been many action films that were set in Tirunelveli, but I don’t think any Tamil film has explored its nativity and way of life. My film is based in Tirunelveli and I’ve shot it entirely there. Since I’m also from that place, it became easier for me”.<ref name="Separation" />

What's interesting about the film is that it tells the story from a female perspective, which is a rarity in Tamil cinema. Echoing the same, Selvakannan says that the female character is central theme of the film. Through his film, Selvakannan wanted to question the representation of women in mainstream cinema, “People howl and whistle to scenes that are deeply sexist. It’s easy for men to express their emotions post break-up. But a woman has to go through a lot, internally. These are some of the things I looked into before writing.” Smaller films continue to bear the brunt when it comes to the availability of screens. However, Selvakannan believes that the scenario today is much better than what it was when he started out. “There’s an acceptance for a film like [[Merku Thodarchi Malai]], which is very encouraging for filmmakers like me.”<ref name="Subbaraj" />

Selvakannan says, "The movie deals with two issues. Unlike male offspring who has the right to inherit property, the daughters in the family are not given equal rights and recognition. Secondly, the women are always portrayed in a bad manner and blamed for love failures. It is not so. I have reasoned out their side of reality in the film".<ref name="Friends" />

=== Post-production ===
[[Kasi Viswanathan]] has handled the editing. Selvakannan approached him for maintaining the required unity of form, rhythm and brooding quality that enhanced the director's vision to fashion a realistic film. “I was clear that my film would not have elements that are not related to the story. So, I was keen to get [[Kasi Viswanathan]] on board because I loved the kind of editing he’s done in films like [[Thenmerku Paruvakaatru]] and [[Dharma Durai (2016 film)]]”.<ref name="Separation" /> The director recognized the importance of sound and he wanted it to be livelier and realistic. He met the sound designer Pratap who worked in most popular films like ''[[Visaranai]]'', ''[[Kaala (2018 film)|Kaala]]'', ''[[Vada Chennai]]'' and ''[[Chekka Chivantha Vaanam]]'' and many others. The sound mixer A. M. Rahamathullah is also on board who worked in most popular films like ''[[Jigarthanda (2014 film)|Jigarthanda]]'', ''[[Soodhu Kavvum]]'', ''[[Irudhi Suttru]]'', ''[[Premam]]'', ''[[Aval (2017 film)|Aval]]'' and many others.

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== Soundtrack==
All the songs are penned by [[Vairamuthu]]. [[Jose Franklin]] is the music director.
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| title1 = Karuvatheva | extra1 = Deepak | length1 = 5:12 | lyrics1 = [[Vairamuthu]]
| title2 = Yedho Aagippochu | extra2 = [[Shweta Mohan]] & [[Yazin Nizar]] | length2 = 5.40 | lyrics2 = Vairamuthu
| title3 = Ore Oru Kanpaarvai | extra3 = [[Yazin Nizar]] & Purnima Krishnan | length3 = 5.39 | lyrics3 = Vairamuthu
| title4 = Thanga Kavadi | extra4 = Bala, Kalakkal Kaviya & Sugandhi | length4 = 4.12 | lyrics4 = Vairamuthu
}}

== Marketing ==
The film's teaser was released by the three directors in 2018: Ram Kumar (''[[Raatchasan]]''), Premkumar (''[[96 (film)|96]]'') and Lenin Bharathi (''[[Merku Thodarchi Malai]]'') on Dec 31, 2018.

== Critical response ==
Srivatsan of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote, "A strong sense of rootedness prevails over Selvakannan’s crowdfunded movie".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nedunalvaadai-review-of-love-and-sacrifice/article26543210.ece|title=‘Nedunalvaadai’ review: Of love and sacrifice |work=The Hindu|accessdate=15 March 2019}}</ref> ''[[India Today]]'' gave 3.5 out of 5 stars for Nedunalvaadai and wrote, "Debutant director Selvakannan gifts a pleasant surprise With the brilliant performance of Poo Ramu as an ageing farmer and the engaging writing of Selvakannan, Nedunalavadai, starring many newcomers, is definitely a surprise this month. Watch the film for its story and performances."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/nedunalvaadai-movie-review-debutant-director-selvakannan-gifts-a-pleasant-surprise-1478845-2019-03-15|title=Nedunalvaadai Movie Review: Debutant director Selvakannan gifts a pleasant surprise|work=India Today|accessdate=15 March 2019}}</ref> ''[[The Times Of India]]'' gave the film 3 out of 5 and wrote, "Despite a few shortcomings, the film will work for those who love rural dramas which have ample dose of family bonding and relationships."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/nedunalvaadai/movie-review/68386905.cms|title=Nedundalvaadai Movie Review |work=Times of India|accessdate=15 March 2019}}</ref> ''[[New Indian Express]]'' said, "Superlative performances elevate this rural drama".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2019/mar/16/superlative-performances-elevate-this-rural-drama-1951581.html|title='Nedunalvaadai' movie review: Superlative performances elevate this rural drama |work=New Indian Express|accessdate=16 March 2019}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist|30em}}

== External links ==
*{{IMDb title|10023080}}

[[Category:Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:Tamil-language literature]]
[[Category:2019 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Tamil Nadu]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]

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