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{{Infobox film
| name = Neerparavai
| image = Neerparavai poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Seenu Ramasamy]]
| writer = '''Story:''' Seenu Ramasamy '''Screenplay:''' Seenu Ramasamy '''Dialogues:''' Seenu Ramasamy [[Jeyamohan|B. Jeyamohan]]
| producer = [[Udhayanidhi Stalin]]
| starring = {{plainlist|
*[[Vishnu Vishal|Vishnu]]
*[[Sunaina]]
*[[Nandita Das]]
}}
| music = [[N. R. Raghunanthan]]
| cinematography = [[Balasubramaniem]]
| editing = [[Kasi Viswanathan]]
| studio = [[Red Giant Movies]]
| distributor = Red Giant Movies
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2012|11|30}}
| runtime = 137 minutes
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}
'''''Neerparavai''''' ({{trans|Seabird}}) is a 2012 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]] written and directed by [[Seenu Ramasamy]] and produced by [[Udhayanidhi Stalin]]. It stars [[Vishnu Vishal|Vishnu]] and [[Sunaina]] in the lead roles, and [[Nandita Das]] plays the older version of the latter's character. [[Saranya Ponvannan]], [[Samuthirakani]], [[Varsha Ashwathi]], and [[Anupama Kumar]] play supporting roles. The music is composed by [[N. R. Raghunanthan]] with cinematography by [[Balasubramaniem]] and editing by [[Kasi Viswanathan]]. The film released on 30 November 2012 to positive reviews from critics and did well at the box-office.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/neerparavai-on-november-23-news-tamil-mk5oj4idjac.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150920153334/http://www.sify.com/movies/neerparavai-on-november-23-news-tamil-mk5oj4idjac.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2015-09-20 |title='Neerparavai' November 2012 |publisher=sify |date=2012-10-31 |accessdate=2012-10-31}}</ref>

==Plot==
The film is introduced when an old lady's ([[Nandita Das]]) son and daughter-in-law come to stay in her house, where she is solitary. The son asks his mother to sell off the house in that coastal village, so that he can build a house in the city with Aid of his father in law. but the old lady refuses to sell the house. Every often, the son and daughter-in-law notice that the lady goes to the beach, and prays in the garden every night. When they ask her why she is going to the beach, she says that she is waiting for her husband to come. The son gets angry and says because she has been waiting for 25 years, he is not going to come. Whilst the mother goes to the beach, the couple digs where she is praying and finds a skeleton. They report this to the police, and the case is handled by Inspector Agnes ([[Varsha Ashwathi]]), who begins interrogating the old lady. The old lady tells her past.

Arulappasamy ([[Vishnu Vishal|Vishnu]]) is a young man who is an alcoholic and wastrel and also a constant embarrassment to his hardworking adopted parents. Esther ([[Sunaina]]) is an orphan girl who is adopted by a nun named Sister Benita ([[Anupama Kumar]]), and she stays in the church. Arulappan slowly gets attracted to Esther, and his love for her changes him. He gives up drinking and wants to work so that he can marry Esther. However, the local fishermen do not allow him to go into the sea. The young man, due to his determination, buys a boat, marries his love, and life is all rosy until fate intervenes.

The married couple has a son. One day, Arulappan goes to fish, but after several days, he does not return. Esther is really worried about him. They find his body in a boat shot and bring him home. Esther says to keep him in the house, and it was all her fault because she is the one who sent him to work. The police releases the old lady but asks why she waits for her husband to come if she knows that he is dead. She says that only his body returned to shore, but his soul is still in the sea.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Vishnu Vishal|Vishnu]] as Arulappasamy
* [[Sunaina]] as younger Esther
* [[Nandita Das]] as older Esther
* [[Saranya Ponvannan]] as Mary
* [[Samuthirakani]] as Uduman Gani
* [[Varsha Ashwathi]] as Agnes
* [[Anupama Kumar]] as Sister Benita
* [[Azhagam Perumal]] as Church Father
* [[Poo Ram]] as Lourdhusamy
* Yogi Devaraj as Abraham
* [[Vadivukkarasi]] as Ebenezer
* [[Thambi Ramaiah]] as Joseph Bharathi
* [[Imman Annachi]] as Annachi
* [[Manochitra]] as Annachi's sister
* [[Pandi (actor)|Pandi]] as Anthony
* [[Aruldoss]] as Fisherman
* Pasanga Sivakumar as Radhakrishnan
* [[Theepetti Ganesan]]
* [[Seenu Ramasamy]] as Doctor (Cameo appearance)
{{colend}}

==Production==

===Casting===
[[Seenu Ramasamy]] has roped in noted writer [[Jeyamohan]], who has written the dialogues for films like ''[[Naan Kadavul]]'' and ''[[Angadi Theru]]'', to pen the dialogues for his film.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-10-19/news-interviews/30297308_1_film-mani-ratnam-thenmerku-paruvakkaatru|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714092405/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-10-19/news-interviews/30297308_1_film-mani-ratnam-thenmerku-paruvakkaatru|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-07-14|title=Seenuramasamy ropes in Jeyamohan|accessdate=2011-10-19|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=2011-10-19}}</ref> The lead male role was initially supposed to be enacted by [[Vimal (actor)|Vimal]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/vimal-and-seenu-ramasamy-teams-up-news-tamil-lktmJtebfib.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111021114740/http://www.sify.com/movies/vimal-and-seenu-ramasamy-teams-up-news-tamil-lktmJtebfib.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2011-10-21|title=Vimal and Seenu Ramasamy teams up |publisher=sify |accessdate=2011-10-19}}</ref> Later, it was officially announced that [[Vishnu Vishal|Vishnu]] will be the protagonist of the movie as Vimal who was earlier roped in for the project was unable to allot dates.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/75978.html|title=Vimal loses, Vishnu wins|publisher=IndiaGlitz |accessdate=2011-12-28}}</ref> It will be produced by [[Udhayanidhi Stalin]] under the Red Giant Movies banner.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/72235.html|title=Udhaynidhi -Vimal venture to start soon|publisher=IndiaGlitz |accessdate=2011-10-19}}</ref> [[Bindu Madhavi]] was signed up to portray the lead female character in the film in January 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/76144.html|title=Bindhu Madhavi is Vishnu's heroine|publisher=IndiaGlitz |accessdate=2012-01-02}}</ref> However, the [[FEFSI]] strike of 2012 delayed the film, and Bindu had to opt out of the film owing to date clashes. She was subsequently replaced by [[Sunaina]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/mar-12-04/bindhu-madhavi-kazhugu-28-03-12.html |title=Bad Luck For Bindhu Madhavi |publisher=Behindwoods |date=2012-03-28 |accessdate=2013-05-10}}</ref> Award-winning actress [[Nandita Das]], who has previously been seen in critically acclaimed Tamil films including ''[[Azhagi (2002 film)|Azhagi]]'' and ''[[Kannathil Muthamittal]]'', was also announced to be joining the team in April 2012.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-20/news-interviews/31368218_1_nandita-das-national-award-mani-ratnam | archive-url=https://archive.today/20120729063417/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-20/news-interviews/31368218_1_nandita-das-national-award-mani-ratnam | url-status=dead | archive-date=2012-07-29 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Nandita Das back in Kollywood | date=2012-04-20}}</ref> Furthermore, actress [[Saranya Ponvannan]], who previously worked with Seenu in ''[[Thenmerku Paruvakaatru]]'' which fetched her the [[National Film Award for Best Actress]], was signed for a supporting role.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article3436334.ece |title=Award-winning mom |work=[[The Hindu]] |accessdate=2012-05-20 |author=Subha J. Rao |date=2012-05-19 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref> [[Samuthirakani]] and [[Anupama Kumar]] are also doing important roles in this movie.<ref>{{cite web|author=Oor Kaalan |url=http://www.kollyinsider.com/2012/05/samudrakani-joins-neer-paravai.html |title=Samudrakani joins 'Neer Paravai' |publisher=Kollyinsider.com |date=2012-05-18 |accessdate=2013-05-10}}</ref>

===Filming===
As the film will narrate the story of a village fisherman, major portions of the movie would be shot in the waters of [[Manapad]] and [[Kulasekharapatnam]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.supergoodmovies.com/36298/kollywood/vishnu-s-neer-paravaigal-starts-at-kanyakumari-news-details|title=Vishnu's Neer Paravaigal starts at Kanyakumari|publisher=SuperGoodMovies |accessdate=2012-01-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-06/news-interviews/30366474_1_new-film-kanyakumari-seenu-ramasamy|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120701183425/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-06/news-interviews/30366474_1_new-film-kanyakumari-seenu-ramasamy|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-07-01|title=Seenu Ramasamy is in Kanyakumari!|accessdate=2011-11-06 |work=[[The Times of India]]|date=2011-11-06}}</ref> The film's shoot was delayed after Vishnu injured his arm while playing in the [[Celebrity Cricket League]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/80107.html |title=Vishnu's 'Neer Paravai' resumes |publisher=Indiaglitz |date=2012-03-28 |accessdate=2013-05-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/78150.html |title=Vishnu's injury puts brake on shooting |publisher=Indiaglitz |date=2012-02-17 |accessdate=2013-05-10}}</ref> and the shoot will continue on 8 April.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/79025.html |title='Neerparavai' to fly from April|publisher=Indiaglitz |date=2012-03-07 |accessdate=2013-05-10}}</ref> By early June, Seenu Ramasamy had completed the shoot of the talking part of the film and the crew would be shooting fight sequences and song sequences for 25 days, starting from 15 June.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-12-01/seenu-ramasamy-neer-paravai-07-06-12.html|title=Udayanidhi moved by this film|date=2012-06-07|accessdate=2012-06-08}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Neerparavai
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[N. R. Raghunanthan]]
| cover =
| border = yes
| alt =
| caption = Cover Art
| released = 30 November 2012
| recorded = 2012
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length =
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| label = [[Sony Music India]]
| producer = [[N. R. Raghunanthan]]
| prev_title = [[Sundarapandian]]
| prev_year = 2012
| next_title = [[Madha Yaanai Koottam]]
| next_year = 2013
}}

[[N. R. Raghunanthan]] composed the soundtrack, teaming up with [[Seenu Ramasamy]] for the second time. The soundtrack album consists of 7 tracks. The lyrics were written by [[Vairamuthu]]. The audio was launched in a grand, emotional and classy manner at the Satyam Cinemas on 10 October 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/neer-paravai-audio-launched-news-tamil-mklj3bedidb.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121013011635/http://www.sify.com/movies/neer-paravai-audio-launched-news-tamil-mklj3bedidb.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-10-13 |title='Neer Paravai' audio launched |publisher=Sify |date=2012-10-11 |accessdate=2012-10-11}}</ref> However, a few lines in "Para Para" created controversy among Christians, which led them to protest against the song; thus, the lyrics were removed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kollytalk.com/cinenews/seenu-ramasamy-removes-the-controversial-lyrics-from-neerparavai-70203.html |title=Seenu Ramasamy removes the controversial lyrics from Neerparavai |publisher=Kolly Talk |date=2012-10-17 |accessdate=2013-06-12}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| headline = Track list
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 33:34
| all_music =
| title1 = Meenuku
| extra1 = [[Vijay Prakash]], [[Harini (singer)|Harini]]
| length1 = 05:19
| title2 = Para Para
| extra2 = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]
| length2 = 05:19
| title3 = Devan Magale
| extra3 = V. V. Prasanna, [[Saindhavi]]
| length3 = 04:44
| title4 = Raththa Kanneer
| extra4 = [[Harish Raghavendra]]
| length4 = 04:06
| title5 = Para Para
| note5 = Female
| extra5 = [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
| length5 = 05:19
| title6 = Yaar Vettu
| extra6 = [[Anand Aravindakshan]]
| length6 = 03:28
| title7 = Para Para
|note7 = Sad
| extra7 = [[Chinmayi]]
| length7 = 05:19
}}

===Reception===

Behindwoods wrote:"Neerparavai is N.R.R’s best album so far that deserves a few more listens".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-music-reviews/review-1/oct-12-03/neerparavai-music-review.html |title=Neerparavai Music Review |publisher=Behindwoods |accessdate=2013-06-12}}</ref>

==Critical reception==
[[Sify]] gave 4 stars with a "good" Verdict and said the movie as "a moving drama that will undoubtedly leave you with a lump in your throat. And films like this are hard to find."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/neerparavai-review-tamil-15014166.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130322013107/http://www.sify.com/movies/neerparavai-review-tamil-15014166.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-03-22 |title=Movie Review : Neerparavai |publisher=Sify |accessdate=2013-05-10}}</ref> Malathi Rangarajan from ''[[The Hindu]]'' called the movie as "soaring high" and said, "If meaningful cinema matters to you, go for it," by adding, "as a producer, Udhayanidhi Stalin can be proud of having backed a purposeful film, and as a creator, Seenu Ramasamy makes the water bird preen, and soar with confidence."<ref>{{cite news|last=RANGARAJAN|first=MALATHI|title=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/neerparavai-soaring-high/article4153629.ece|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/neerparavai-soaring-high/article4153629.ece|accessdate=10 May 2013|newspaper=The Hindu|date=1 December 2012}}</ref> ''Behindwoods'' rated as 3/5 and said, "A simple love story narrated neatly. All the departments of Neer Paravai have worked in tandem, resulting in a satisfying experience for the viewer."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/neerparavai/neerparavai-review.html |title=Neerparavai Movie Review neerparavai |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=2012-11-30 |accessdate=2013-05-10}}</ref> Pavithra Srinivasan from [[Rediff]] gave 3 out of 5 with a "go watch" tag and said "[It] is a beautiful record of the lives of a community, their hopes and dreams, and the harsh reality of their lives."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-neer-paravai/20121130.htm |title=Review: Go watch Neer Paravai! |publisher=Rediff |date=2012-11-30 |accessdate=2013-05-10}}</ref> [[IBNLive]] praised the movie by saying, "This Tamil film deserves praise for conviction"<ref>{{cite news|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/neerparavai-review-this-tamil-film-deserves-praise-for-conviction/308402-71-218.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126043343/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/neerparavai-review-this-tamil-film-deserves-praise-for-conviction/308402-71-218.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-01-26 |title='Neerparavai' Review: This Tamil film deserves praise for conviction |publisher=CNN IBN |accessdate=2013-05-10}}</ref> Haricharan Pudipeddi from ''Nowrunning.com'' rated the movie 3/5 by saying, "Neerparavai is a fitting and beautiful saga of sea-folks, whose lives most often get sabotaged by reality."<ref>{{cite web|author=Haricharan Pudipeddi |url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/11482/tamil/neerparavai/4000/review.htm |title=Neerparavai Review |publisher=Nowrunning.com |date=2012-12-02 |accessdate=2013-05-10}}</ref>

==Awards==
'''[[2nd South Indian International Movie Awards]]'''
* Best Actress in a Supporting Role – [[Saranya Ponvannan|Saranya]]
* Nominated – Best Director – [[Seenu Ramasamy]]
* Nominated – Best Cinematographer – [[Balasubramaniem]]
* Nominated – [[SIIMA Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] – [[Vishnu (actor)|Vishnu]]
* Nominated – Best Actor in a Supporting Role – "Poo" Ram
* Nominated – Best Actress in a Supporting Role – [[Nandita Das]]
* Nominated – Best Lyricist – [[Vairamuthu]] for "Para Para"
* Nominated – Best Male Playback Singer – [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]] for "Para Para"

'''Vikatan Awards'''
* Vikatan Award For Best Male Character Artist – "Poo" Ram

'''[[60th Filmfare Awards South]] – 2013'''
*Nominated – [[Filmfare Award for Best Film – Tamil]]
*Nominated – [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil|Best Actress – Tamil]] – [[Sunaina]]
*Nominated – [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil|Best Supporting Actress – Tamil]] – [[Nandita Das]]
*Won – [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil|Best Supporting Actress – Tamil]] – [[Saranya Ponvannan]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|tt2544722}}

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