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{{short description|2018 film by Priyadarshan}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2018}}
{{infobox film
| name = Nimir
| image = Nimir film poster.JPG
| alt = Poster with an ensemble cast
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Priyadarshan]]
| producer = [[Santhosh T. Kuruvilla]]
| screenplay = [[Samuthirakani]] (dialogues)
| based_on = {{based on|''[[Maheshinte Prathikaaram]]''|[[Syam Pushkaran]]}}
| starring = [[Udhayanidhi Stalin]] [[Namitha Pramod]] [[Parvati Nair]]
| music = '''Original songs:''' [[Darbuka Siva]] [[B. Ajaneesh Loknath]] '''Background score:''' Ronnie Raphael
| cinematography = [[N. K. Ekambaram]]
| editing = M. S. Ayyappan Nair
| studio = Moonshot Entertainment
| distributor = [[Red Giant Movies]]
| released = {{film date|2018|1|26|df=y}}
| runtime = 131 minutes
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}
'''''Nimir''''' ({{translation|Arise}}) is a 2018 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[comedy-drama]] film directed by [[Priyadarshan]] and starring [[Udhayanidhi Stalin]], [[Namitha Pramod]], and [[Parvati Nair]]. It is a remake of the 2016 [[Malayalam]]-language film ''[[Maheshinte Prathikaaram]]'', with changes made to the screenplay to suit the cultural and regional tastes of Tamil audiences. The film was released on 26 January 2018 and got positive reviews.

== Plot ==
"National" Selvam is a small-time photographer who lives with his father "National" Shanmugham. They run a digital photography studio in their small town. Next to the studio is a flex-board printing shop owned by Selvam's friend Sadha. His assistant Vigadakavi is a [[Adobe Photoshop|Photoshop]] wizard who designs the flex-boards. Selvam is in a relationship with Shenbaghavalli, his high school sweetheart.

Sadha becomes involved in a trivial argument with a loafer in the centre of the town. The dispute escalates, but passersby calm them down. However, Vigadakavi appears and attacks the man who had argued with Sadha. The man, joined by a ruffian Vellaiyappan, jumps on Vigadakavi in retaliation. Noticing the commotion, Selvam tries to calm everyone down, but Vellaiyappan, furious at Selvam's authoritative stance, beats him up. Shanmugham breaks up the fight. Embarrassed, Selvam vows to get back at Vellaiyappan and pledges that he will not wear slippers until he has avenged his humiliation.

Shenbaghavalli is forced to end her relationship with Selvam, who learns about Vellaiyappan's whereabouts from Vigadakavi and visits the garage where he apparently works as a [[welding|welder]]. Its owner tells him that Vellaiyappan left for a better job in [[Dubai]]. Despite Sadha's advice that he should forget the incident, Selvam resolves to wait for Vellaiyappan's return; several weeks later, he enrolls in a [[Kung fu (term)|kung fu]] course.

Malarvizhi, a college student, goes to Selvam's studio. She tells Selvam that she wants to participate in a women's magazine's cover photo competition and asks him to make her look as good as possible. Perplexed at the unusual request, Selvam conducts the photoshoot. Malar's photograph turns out to be unimpressive, and her irritation makes Selvam question his skill as a photographer. Upset, he turns to his father for advice. Shanmugham explains photography as an art to his son. Selvam goes through his father's photograph collection, finally understanding their angles and lighting, and gets an idea.

Instead of his familiar still photography, Selvam photographs Malar in motion and sends the best photo to the magazine. Shortly afterward, Malar goes to Selvam's house with the magazine containing her photo. Although she rebukes him for photographing her without permission, she also praises the photo. They become interested in each other and soon fall in love. Malar realises this first and calls Selvam to talk about their future. She tells him that she is Vellaiyappan's younger sister, but his agitation is overshadowed by love and he decides to continue their relationship.

Several weeks later, Vellaiyappan is fired from his job for slapping his manager and is deported back to India. The following day, Selvam and Sadha challenge him to a hand-to-hand combat. After a few minutes of fighting, Selvam pins down Vellaiyappan, and Sadha declares him the winner. Selvam visits Vellaiyappan in a hospital the next day and introduces himself to his mother in front of Malar. He admits his love for Malar and asks Vellaiyappan for his sister's hand in marriage, as Vellaiyappan and his mother look at each other in disbelief. In the credits, Selvam is seen uniting with Malar.

== Cast ==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Udhayanidhi Stalin]] as "National" Selvam
* [[Namitha Pramod]] as Malarvizhi
* [[Parvatii Nair]] as Shenbaghavalli
* [[Samuthirakani]] as Vellaiyappan
* [[Mahendran (filmmaker)|Mahendran]] as "National" Shanmugham, Selvam's father
* [[Karunakaran (actor)|Karunakaran]] as Vigadakavi
* [[M. S. Bhaskar]] as Sadha
* [[George Maryan]] as Subramani
* [[Shanmugarajan]] as Pitchumani
* [[Tulasi (actress)|Tulasi]] as Malarvizhi's mother
* [[Parvathi T|Maala Parvathi]] as Shenbaghavalli's mother
* [[Aruldoss]] as Gopi
* [[Ganja Karuppu]] as Sadha's brother-in-law
* [[Manikuttan]] as Shenbaghavalli's husband
* [[Imman Annachi]] as Annachi
* [[Sentrayan]] as Auto Driver
* [[Sampath Ram]] as Inspector
* Suchitra as Annachi's wife
* [[Gaadha]] as Vidya
* Bineesh Kodiyeri as Malaisamy
* Rajkumar as Palaniyappan
{{colend}}

== Production ==
In June 2017, it was announced that the 2016 [[Malayalam]] film ''[[Maheshinte Prathikaaram]]'' would be remade in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] with [[Priyadarshan]] as director and [[Udhayanidhi Stalin]] as the male lead.<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 June 2017 |title=Priyadarshan to remake Maheshinte Prathikaram in Tamil |work=The New Indian Express |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/jun/07/priyadarshan-to-remake-maheshinte-prathikaram-in-tamil-1613640.html |url-status=live |access-date=9 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171208003944/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/jun/07/priyadarshan-to-remake-maheshinte-prathikaram-in-tamil-1613640.html |archive-date=8 December 2017}}</ref> Priyadarshan made changes to the screenplay to suit the cultural and regional tastes of Tamil audiences. [[Samuthirakani]] penned the dialogues and also played the role of Vellaiyappan, the antagonist.<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=956445111755325441 |user=LMKMovieManiac |title=#NimirCharacters.. #Samuthirakani as Vellaiyappan, the baddie. @Udhaystalin locks horns with him.. #NimirFromTomorrow |author=Kaushik LM |date=25 January 2018}}</ref> The title "''Nimir''" was suggested by [[Mahendran (filmmaker)|Mahendran]] who plays Udhayanidhi's father in the film.<ref name="NewIndianExpress" /><ref name="TNIE" /> The title was accepted and acknowledged by Priyadarshan. The film was produced by Santhosh T. Kuruvilla under his banner Moonshot Entertainment.<ref name="NewIndianExpress" />

Udhayanidhi was Priyadarshan's only choice for playing Selvam, the male lead.<ref name="TNIE" /><ref name="Selvam" /> Malayalam actress [[Namitha Pramod]] was cast as the female lead character Malarvizhi, making her debut in Tamil cinema.<ref>{{Cite news |date=5 October 2017 |title=Her version of Malar |work=The New Indian Express |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2017/oct/04/her-version-of-malar-1666879.html |url-status=live |access-date=24 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171224071052/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2017/oct/04/her-version-of-malar-1666879.html |archive-date=24 December 2017}}</ref> She stated that, despite knowing Tamil, she chose not to dub her own lines because "my lines in the movie required me to talk fast and had difficult words."<ref>{{Cite news |date=11 December 2017 |title=Though I can speak Tamil, I haven't given voiceover for my character |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/though-i-can-speak-tamil-i-havent-given-voiceover-for-my-character/articleshow/62008804.cms |url-status=live |access-date=24 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171224071040/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/though-i-can-speak-tamil-i-havent-given-voiceover-for-my-character/articleshow/62008804.cms |archive-date=24 December 2017}}</ref> [[Parvati Nair]] was cast as Selvam's childhood love interest Valli, reprising the role originally played by [[Anusree]]. The character was changed from a nurse to a college student.<ref>{{Cite news |date=21 December 2017 |title=I don't regret my choice of films: Parvatii Nair |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/i-dont-regret-my-choice-of-films-parvatii-nair/articleshow/62179799.cms |url-status=live |access-date=24 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171224071826/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/i-dont-regret-my-choice-of-films-parvatii-nair/articleshow/62179799.cms |archive-date=24 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Soman |first=Deepa |date=13 October 2017 |title=Working in Priyadarshan's movie helped me realise my strengths and weaknesses: Parvatii Nair |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/working-in-priyadarshans-movie-helped-me-realisemy-strengths-and-weaknesses-parvatii-nair/articleshow/61062935.cms |url-status=live |access-date=15 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171015201931/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/working-in-priyadarshans-movie-helped-me-realisemy-strengths-and-weaknesses-parvatii-nair/articleshow/61062935.cms |archive-date=15 October 2017}}</ref> [[N. K. Ekambaram]] handled the cinematography. [[Principal photography]] began in July 2017,<ref>{{Cite news |date=31 July 2017 |title=Mahendran plays Udhay's dad in Priyadarshan project |work=[[Cinema Express]] |url=http://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2017/jul/31/mahendran-plays-udhays-dad-in-priyadarshan-project-1381.html |url-status=live |access-date=23 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180201192831/http://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2017/jul/31/mahendran-plays-udhays-dad-in-priyadarshan-project-1381.html |archive-date=1 February 2018}}</ref> and lasted for approximately 36 days;<ref name="Selvam" /><ref name="TNIE" /> the film in its entirety was shot in [[Tenkasi]] except for a short bit in [[Dubai]].<ref name="NewIndianExpress" /><ref>{{Cite news |last=Subramaniam |first=Anupama |date=5 October 2017 |title=Nimir, a K-town remake from Kerala |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/051017/nimir-a-k-town-remake-from-kerala.html |url-status=live |access-date=11 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010135139/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/051017/nimir-a-k-town-remake-from-kerala.html |archive-date=10 October 2017}}</ref>

== Music ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Nimir
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Darbuka Siva]] [[B. Ajaneesh Loknath]]
| cover =
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| released = {{Start date|df=y|2018|1|18}}
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| genre = [[Film soundtrack]]
| length =
| label = [[Sony Music India]]
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The [[film score]] was composed by Ronnie Raphael,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Haridas |first=Aathira |date=7 January 2018 |title=Creating ripples with his music |work=The New Indian Express |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2018/jan/07/creating-ripples-with-his-music-1747259.html |url-status=live |access-date=8 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180108142602/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2018/jan/07/creating-ripples-with-his-music-1747259.html |archive-date=8 January 2018}}</ref> while the songs featured in the film were composed by [[Darbuka Siva]] and [[B. Ajaneesh Loknath]]. [[Vairamuthu]], [[Thamarai]] and [[Mohan Rajan]] worked as the lyricists.<ref name="NewIndianExpress" /> The song "Nenjil Maamazhai", sung by [[Haricharan]] and [[Shweta Mohan]], was released as a single on 19 December 2017,<ref>{{Cite news |date=19 December 2017 |title=AR Rahman to release the first single of Udhay's 'Nimir'! |language=en |work=Sify |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ar-rahman-to-release-the-first-single-of-udhay-s-nimir-news-tamil-rmtmgWgaeegfj.html |url-status=live |access-date=20 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171220012049/http://www.sify.com/movies/ar-rahman-to-release-the-first-single-of-udhay-s-nimir-news-tamil-rmtmgWgaeegfj.html |archive-date=20 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Nenjil Mamazhai (From "Nimir") – Single |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/nenjil-mamazhai-from-nimir-single/1327302637 |date=19 December 2017 |publisher=[[Apple Music]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171226234734/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/nenjil-mamazhai-from-nimir-single/1327302637 |archive-date=26 December 2017 |access-date=26 December 2017}}</ref> while the rest of the album was released on 18 January 2018.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Surendhar |first=MK |date=21 January 2018 |title=Priyadarshan's Nimir audio launch: 'It's my most beautiful film', says Udhayanidhi Stalin |work=[[Firstpost]] |url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/priyadarshans-nimir-audio-launch-its-my-most-beautiful-film-says-udhayanidhi-stalin-4312573.html |url-status=live |access-date=23 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180123035208/http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/priyadarshans-nimir-audio-launch-its-my-most-beautiful-film-says-udhayanidhi-stalin-4312573.html |archive-date=23 January 2018}}</ref>
{{clear}}
{{Track listing
| headline = Tracklist<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=953859163934740480 |user=priyadarshandir |title=#Nimir song track list |author=Priyadarshan |author-link=Priyadarshan |date=17 January 2018 |access-date=19 January 2018}}</ref>
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| title1 = Poovukku
| note1 =
| writer1 =
| lyrics1 = [[Vairamuthu]]
| music1 = [[Darbuka Siva]]
| extra1 = [[Shweta Mohan]]
| length1 = 5:10
| title2 = Vaazhum Valluvarae
| note2 =
| writer2 =
| lyrics2 = [[Mohan Rajan]]
| music2 = Darbuka Siva
| extra2 = V. Priyadarshini, R. Apoorva, N. Aparajitha, Jyothsna Akilan
| length2 = 0:51
| title3 = Epodhum Unmael Nyabagam
| note3 =
| writer3 =
| lyrics3 = [[Thamarai]]
| music3 = [[B. Ajaneesh Loknath]]
| extra3 = [[Vijay Prakash]]
| length3 = 4:51
| title4 = Nenjil Mamazhai
| note4 =
| writer4 =
| lyrics4 = Thamarai
| music4 = B. Ajaneesh Loknath
| extra4 = [[Haricharan]], Shweta Mohan
| length4 = 4:38
| title5 = Yaenadi
| note5 =
| writer5 =
| lyrics5 = Mohan Rajan
| music5 = Darbuka Siva
| extra5 = Haricharan
| length5 = 6:07
| title6 = Geedhaara Kiliye
| note6 =
| writer6 =
| lyrics6 = Mohan Rajan
| music6 = Darbuka Siva
| extra6 = Sathyaprakash
| length6 = 5:04
}}

== Release and reception ==
''Nimir'' was released on 26 January 2018,<ref>{{Cite news |date=18 December 2017 |title='Nimir' slated to release on 26 January! |language=en |work=Sify |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/nimir-slated-to-release-on-january-26-news-tamil-rmsqWUhcdcgca.html |url-status=live |access-date=20 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171220052517/http://www.sify.com/movies/nimir-slated-to-release-on-january-26-news-tamil-rmsqWUhcdcgca.html |archive-date=20 December 2017}}</ref> and was distributed by Udhayanidhi's company [[Red Giant Movies]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=JUST IN: VIJAY TV MAKES A BREAKING OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ON ITS NEXT BIG FILM! |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/udhayanidhi-stalins-nimir-satellite-rights-bagged-by-vijay-tv.html |date=10 December 2017 |website=Behindwoods |access-date=12 April 2019 |archive-date=12 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412070250/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/udhayanidhi-stalins-nimir-satellite-rights-bagged-by-vijay-tv.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Nimir – Title of 'Maheshinte Prathikaram' in Tamil! |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/nimir--title-of-maheshinte-prathikaram-in-tamil-imagegallery-kollywood-rkgrgyjhaddci.html |date=6 October 2017 |website=[[Sify]] |language=en |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171012060159/http://www.sify.com/movies/Nimir--Title-of-Maheshinte-Prathikaram-in-Tamil-imagegallery-kollywood-rkgrgyjhaddci.html |archive-date=12 October 2017 |access-date=12 October 2017}}</ref> [[Sify]] called the film a "faithful remake" of ''Maheshinte Prathikaaram'' that would work for those audiences who did not see the Malayalam original.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nimir Review: A faithful remake of the original |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/nimir-review-a-faithful-remake-of-the-original-review-tamil-sb0mR3fjgacia.html |date=26 January 2018 |website=Sify |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180126144333/http://www.sify.com/movies/nimir-review-a-faithful-remake-of-the-original-review-tamil-sb0mR3fjgacia.html |archive-date=26 January 2018 |access-date=26 January 2018}}</ref> M. Suganth of ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated it 2.5 out of 5.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nimir Movie Review |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/nimir/movie-review/62660107.cms |last=Suganth |first=M. |date=26 January 2018 |website=The Times of India |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180128071524/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/nimir/movie-review/62660107.cms |archive-date=28 January 2018 |access-date=26 January 2018}}</ref> Vishal Menon of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote, "It might be an easy watch for first-timers, but for those who've watched the original, ''Nimir'' feels blasphemous".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Menon |first=Vishal |date=26 January 2018 |title='Nimir' review: A ‘sole’less remake |work=The Hindu |url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nimir-review-a-soleless-remake/article22528880.ece |url-status=live |access-date=26 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180126105231/http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nimir-review-a-soleless-remake/article22528880.ece |archive-date=26 January 2018}}</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist|refs=
<ref name="NewIndianExpress">{{Cite news |date=8 October 2017 |title=Suriya releases first look poster of Udhayanidhi Stalin – Priyadarshan team's 'Nimir' |work=The New Indian Express |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/oct/08/suriya-releases-first-look-poster-of-udhayanidhi-stalin---priyadarshan-teams-nimir-1668608.html |url-status=live |access-date=29 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171012150130/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/oct/08/suriya-releases-first-look-poster-of-udhayanidhi-stalin---priyadarshan-teams-nimir-1668608.html |archive-date=12 October 2017}}</ref>
<ref name="TNIE">{{Cite news |last=Subhakeerthana |first=S |date=5 October 2017 |title=Priyadarshan-Udhayanidhi Stalin film titled Nimir |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/oct/04/priyadarshan-udhayanidhi-stalin-film-titled-nimir-1666867.html |url-status=live |access-date=11 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171011154728/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/oct/04/priyadarshan-udhayanidhi-stalin-film-titled-nimir-1666867.html |archive-date=11 October 2017}}</ref>
<ref name="Selvam">{{Cite news |last=Vijayakumar |first=Sindhu |date=24 December 2017 |title='I’ve not planned it yet, but I'll not stay away from politics' |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/ive-not-planned-it-yet-but-ill-not-stay-away-from-politics/articleshow/62221676.cms |url-status=live |access-date=26 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171226100919/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/ive-not-planned-it-yet-but-ill-not-stay-away-from-politics/articleshow/62221676.cms |archive-date=26 December 2017}}</ref>
}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|7509020}}

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