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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name          = Neerparavai
| image          = Neerparavai poster.jpg
| image          = Neerparavai poster.jpg
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| director      = [[Seenu Ramasamy]]
| director      = [[Seenu Ramasamy]]
| writer        = '''Story:'''<br>Seenu Ramasamy<br>'''Screenplay:'''<br>Seenu Ramasamy<br>'''Dialogues:'''<br>Seenu Ramasamy<br>[[Jeyamohan|B. Jeyamohan]]
| writer        = '''Dialogues:''' <br />Seenu Ramasamy<br />[[B. Jeyamohan]]
| screenplay    = Seenu Ramasamy
| story          = Seenu Ramasamy
| producer      = [[Udhayanidhi Stalin]]
| producer      = [[Udhayanidhi Stalin]]
| starring      = {{plainlist|
| starring      = {{plainlist|
*[[Vishnu Vishal|Vishnu]]
*[[Vishnu Vishal]]
*[[Sunaina]]
*[[Sunaina]]
*[[Nandita Das]]
*[[Nandita Das]]
}}
}}
| music          = [[N. R. Raghunanthan]]
| cinematography = [[Balasubramaniem]]
| cinematography = [[Balasubramaniem]]
| editing        = [[Kasi Viswanathan]]
| editing        = [[Kasi Viswanathan]]
| music          = [[N. R. Raghunanthan]]
| studio        = [[Red Giant Movies]]
| studio        = [[Red Giant Movies]]
| distributor    = Red Giant Movies
| distributor    = Red Giant Movies
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| language      = Tamil
| 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>
'''''Neerparavai''''' ({{translation|Seabird}})<ref>{{Cite news |last=Srinivasan |first=Sudhir |date=17 January 2015 |title=Going wild over titles |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/going-wild-over-titles/article6796878.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250412163731/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/going-wild-over-titles/article6796878.ece |archive-date=12 April 2025 |access-date=18 February 2026 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en}}</ref> is a 2012 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]] directed and co-written by [[Seenu Ramasamy]], and produced by [[Udhayanidhi Stalin]]. It stars [[Vishnu Vishal]] and [[Sunaina]], while [[Nandita Das]] plays the older version of the latter's character. [[Saranya Ponvannan]], [[P. 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 was released on 30 November 2012. Saranya won the [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil]] for her performance


==Plot==
== 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.
The film is introduced when an old lady's son and daughter-in-law come to stay in her house in a coastal village, where she lives by herself. The son asks his mother to sell off the house, so that he can build a house in the city with help from his father in law, but the old lady refuses to sell the house. The son and daughter-in-law notice that the lady often goes to the beach, and prays in the garden every night. When they ask her why she goes to the beach, she says that she is waiting for her husband to come. The son gets angry and reminds her that she has been waiting for 25 years, and he is not going to come. Whilst the mother goes to the beach, the couple digs the spot in the garden where she prays and find a skeleton. They report this to the police, and the case is handled by Inspector Agnes, 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.
Arulappasamy is a young man who is an alcoholic and wastrel and also a constant embarrassment to his hardworking adopted parents. Esther is an orphan girl who is adopted by a nun named Sister Benita, 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.
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.
Now at present in the court when the judge asks her why she accepted the blame of killing her husband for which Esther says she was the one who urged him to go for work, leading to his death. The son later asks for forgiveness and tells that he will not ask for that house, for which Esther says she doesn't want the house as her husband isn't there any more. The police releases the old lady and the inspector 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 and believes that it will come to see her one day, after saying so she rushes to the beach. The movie ends with her waiting at the beach day and night for her husband's soul.


==Cast==
== Cast ==
{{colbegin}}
{{cast listing|
* [[Vishnu Vishal|Vishnu]] as Arulappasamy
* [[Vishnu Vishal]] as Arulappasamy (credited as Vishnu)
* [[Sunaina]] as younger Esther
* [[Sunaina]] as Esther
* [[Nandita Das]] as older Esther
** [[Nandita Das]] as older Esther
* [[Saranya Ponvannan]] as Mary
* [[Saranya Ponvannan]] as Mary
* [[Samuthirakani]] as Uduman Gani
* [[P. Samuthirakani]] as Attha Uduman Gani
* [[Varsha Ashwathi]] as Agnes
* [[Varsha Ashwathi]] as Inspector Agnes
* [[Anupama Kumar]] as Sister Benita
* [[Anupama Kumar]] as Sister Benita: Esther's adoptive mother
* [[Azhagam Perumal]] as Church Father
* [[Azhagam Perumal]] as Church Father
* [[Poo Ram]] as Lourdhusamy
* [[Poo Ram]] as Lourdhusamy
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* Pasanga Sivakumar as Radhakrishnan
* Pasanga Sivakumar as Radhakrishnan
* [[Theepetti Ganesan]]
* [[Theepetti Ganesan]]
* [[Seenu Ramasamy]] as Doctor (Cameo appearance)
* [[Seenu Ramasamy]] as doctor (cameo appearance)
{{colend}}
}}


==Production==
== Production ==
[[Seenu Ramasamy]] chose [[B. Jeyamohan]] to pen the dialogues for his film.<ref>{{Cite news |date=19 October 2011 |title=Seenuramasamy ropes in Jeyamohan |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-10-19/news-interviews/30297308_1_film-mani-ratnam-thenmerku-paruvakkaatru |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714092405/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-10-19/news-interviews/30297308_1_film-mani-ratnam-thenmerku-paruvakkaatru |archive-date=14 July 2012 |access-date=19 October 2011 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The lead male role was initially supposed to be enacted by [[Vimal (actor)|Vimal]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 October 2011 |title=Vimal and Seenu Ramasamy teams up |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/vimal-and-seenu-ramasamy-teams-up-news-tamil-lktmJtebfib.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111021114740/http://www.sify.com/movies/vimal-and-seenu-ramasamy-teams-up-news-tamil-lktmJtebfib.html |archive-date=21 October 2011 |access-date=19 October 2011 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> Later, [[Vishnu Vishal|Vishnu]] took over as Vimal was unable to allot dates.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chitra |date=31 July 2021 |title=நீர்ப்பறவை படத்தில் முதலில் நடிக்க இருந்த பிரபல நடிகர்.. மிகப்பெரிய வாய்ப்பை தவற விட்டதால் புலம்பல் |trans-title=The famous actor who was originally supposed to star in the film ''Neerparavai''... is mourning the loss of a big opportunity |url=https://www.cinemapettai.com/vishnu-vishal-neerparavai-movie-1st-choice-vimal/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241201075810/https://www.cinemapettai.com/vishnu-vishal-neerparavai-movie-1st-choice-vimal/ |archive-date=1 December 2024 |access-date=1 December 2024 |website=Cinemapettai |language=ta}}</ref> It was produced by [[Udhayanidhi Stalin]] under the [[Red Giant Movies]] banner.<ref name="Warrier">{{Cite web |last=Warrier |first=Shobha |author-link=Shobha Warrier |date=27 November 2012 |title='Neer Paravi is about the struggles of fishermen' |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-neer-paravi-is-about-the-struggles-of-fishermen/20121127.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241201070520/https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-neer-paravi-is-about-the-struggles-of-fishermen/20121127.htm |archive-date=1 December 2024 |access-date=1 December 2024 |website=[[Rediff.com]] |language=en}}</ref> [[Bindu Madhavi]] was signed up to portray the lead female role in January 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 January 2012 |title=Bindu Madhavi in Neer Paravai |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/bindu-madhavi-in-neer-paravai/articleshow/11336840.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830054904/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Bindu-Madhavi-in-Neer-Paravai/articleshow/11336840.cms |archive-date=30 August 2018 |access-date=1 December 2024 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> However, she was subsequently replaced by [[Sunaina]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 March 2012 |title=Sunaina in Neerparavai |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sunaina-in-neerparavai/articleshow/12424946.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241201071442/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sunaina-in-neerparavai/articleshow/12424946.cms |archive-date=1 December 2024 |access-date=1 December 2024 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> [[Nandita Das]], who previously appeared in critically acclaimed Tamil films including ''[[Azhagi (2002 film)|Azhagi]]'' and ''[[Kannathil Muthamittal]]'', was announced to be joining the team in April 2012.<ref>{{Cite news |date=20 April 2012 |title=Nandita Das back in Kollywood |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/nandita-das-back-in-kollywood/articleshow/12731361.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240327090300/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/nandita-das-back-in-kollywood/articleshow/12731361.cms |archive-date=27 March 2024 |access-date=27 March 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Furthermore, [[Saranya Ponvannan]], who previously worked with the director in ''[[Thenmerku Paruvakaatru]]'' which fetched her the [[National Film Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role|National Film Award for Best Actress]], was signed for a supporting role.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rao |first=Subha J. |date=19 May 2012 |title=Award-winning mom |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article3436334.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120727013155/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article3436334.ece? |archive-date=27 July 2012 |access-date=20 May 2012 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>


===Casting===
Major portions of the film were shot in [[Kanyakumari]] and [[Manapad]].<ref name="Warrier" /><ref>{{Cite news |last=Suganth |first=M |date=6 November 2011 |title=Seenu Ramasamy is in Kanyakumari! |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-06/news-interviews/30366474_1_new-film-kanyakumari-seenu-ramasamy |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120701183425/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-06/news-interviews/30366474_1_new-film-kanyakumari-seenu-ramasamy |archive-date=1 July 2012 |access-date=6 November 2011 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Production was briefly delayed after Vishnu injured his arm while playing in the [[Celebrity Cricket League]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 February 2012 |title=Director hits out at cricket league! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/director-hits-out-at-cricket-league/articleshow/11923854.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241201075510/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/director-hits-out-at-cricket-league/articleshow/11923854.cms |archive-date=1 December 2024 |access-date=1 December 2024 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=7 May 2012 |title=Vishnu keen to wrap up Neerparavai |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2012/May/07/vishnu-keen-to-wrap-up-neerparavai-365749.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241201064618/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2012/May/07/vishnu-keen-to-wrap-up-neerparavai-365749.html |archive-date=1 December 2024 |access-date=1 December 2024 |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref>
[[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===
== Soundtrack ==
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>
[[N. R. Raghunanthan]] composed the soundtrack. The lyrics were written by [[Vairamuthu]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Neerparavai Tamil Film Audio CD |url=https://mossymart.com/shop/neerparavai-tamil-film-audio-cd-2/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260218024845/https://mossymart.com/shop/neerparavai-tamil-film-audio-cd-2/ |archive-date=18 February 2026 |access-date=18 February 2026 |work=Mossymart |language=en}}</ref> Raghunathan revealed that the song would have [[Classical music|western classical]], [[Latin music|Latin]], [[Music of France|French]] [[Indian folk music|Indian folk]] and [[Carnatic music]] influences.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Suganth |first=M |date=21 July 2012 |title=Raghunanthan's hands are full now |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-21/news-interviews/32765473_1_sasikumar-second-film-national-award |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140101172023/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-21/news-interviews/32765473_1_sasikumar-second-film-national-award |archive-date=1 January 2014 |access-date=18 February 2026 |work=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> The audio was launched at [[Sathyam Cinemas]] on 10 October 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 October 2012 |title='Neer Paravai' audio launched |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/neer-paravai-audio-launched-news-tamil-mklj3bedidb.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121013011635/http://www.sify.com/movies/neer-paravai-audio-launched-news-tamil-mklj3bedidb.html |archive-date=13 October 2012 |access-date=11 October 2012 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> A few lines in "Para Para" created controversy among [[Christianity in Tamil Nadu|Tamil Christians]], which led them to protest against the song; thus, the objected lyrics were changed.<ref>{{Cite news |date=19 October 2012 |title=Vairamuthu changes the lyrics after protests |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vairamuthu-changes-the-lyrics-after-protests/articleshow/16863960.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241201080045/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vairamuthu-changes-the-lyrics-after-protests/articleshow/16863960.cms |archive-date=1 December 2024 |access-date=1 December 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=13 March 2022 |title=Tamil songs with the most controversial lyrics |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/tamil-songs-with-the-most-controversial-lyrics/photostory/90185511.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230928184632/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/tamil-songs-with-the-most-controversial-lyrics/photostory/90185511.cms |archive-date=28 September 2023 |access-date=1 December 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><!-- https://milliblog.com/2012/10/11/neer-paravai-music-review-tamil-n-r-rahnanthan/ -->
 
==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
{{Track listing
| headline = Track list
| headline     = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 33:34
| total_length = 33:34
| all_music =
| title1       = Meenuku
| title1 = Meenuku
| extra1       = [[Vijay Prakash]], [[Harini (singer)|Harini]]
| extra1 = [[Vijay Prakash]], [[Harini (singer)|Harini]]
| length1       = 05:19
| length1 = 05:19
| title2       = Para Para
| title2 = Para Para
| extra2       = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]
| extra2 = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]
| length2       = 05:19
| length2 = 05:19
| title3       = Devan Magale
| title3 = Devan Magale
| extra3       = V. V. Prasanna, [[Saindhavi]]
| extra3 = V. V. Prasanna, [[Saindhavi]]
| length3       = 04:44
| length3 = 04:44
| title4       = Raththa Kanneer
| title4 = Raththa Kanneer
| extra4       = [[Harish Raghavendra]]
| extra4 = [[Harish Raghavendra]]
| length4       = 04:06
| length4 = 04:06
| title5       = Para Para
| title5 = Para Para
| note5         = Sad
| note5 = Female
| extra5       = [[Chinmayi Sripada]]
| extra5 = [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
| length5       = 05:19
| length5 = 05:19
| title6       = Yaar Vettu
| title6 = Yaar Vettu
| extra6       = [[Anand Aravindakshan]]
| extra6 = [[Anand Aravindakshan]]
| length6       = 03:28
| length6 = 03:28
| title7       = Para Para
| title7 = Para Para
| note7         = New
|note7 = Sad
| extra7       = [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
| extra7 = [[Chinmayi]]
| length7       = 05:19
| length7 = 05:19
}}
}}


===Reception===
== Release ==
 
''Neerparavai'' was initially scheduled to release on 23 November 2012,<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 October 2012 |title='Neerparavai' on November 23 |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/neerparavai-on-november-23-news-tamil-mk5oj4idjac.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150920153334/http://www.sify.com/movies/neerparavai-on-november-23-news-tamil-mk5oj4idjac.html |archive-date=20 September 2015 |access-date=31 October 2012 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> but was pushed by a week to 30 November.<ref>{{Cite news |date=28 November 2013 |title=Neerparavai from 30th Nov |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/neerparavai-from-30th-nov/articleshow/17399390.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241201072105/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/neerparavai-from-30th-nov/articleshow/17399390.cms |archive-date=1 December 2024 |access-date=18 November 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Ahead of release, the film was denied entertainment tax exemption despite meeting the eligibility requirements, prompting the director to go on fast and he even approached the commissioner of Chennai Police for help.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 November 2012 |title=Neerparavai director to go on fast! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/neerparavai-director-to-go-on-fast/articleshow/17140581.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240327110957/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/neerparavai-director-to-go-on-fast/articleshow/17140581.cms |archive-date=27 March 2024 |access-date=27 March 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> After Udhayanidhi approached the [[Madras High Court]], tax exemption was granted.<ref>{{Cite news |date=10 November 2012 |title=Tax respite for Neerparavai |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/tax-respite-for-neerparavai/articleshow/17156517.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240327111536/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/tax-respite-for-neerparavai/articleshow/17156517.cms |archive-date=27 March 2024 |access-date=27 March 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
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==
=== Critical reception ===
'''[[2nd South Indian International Movie Awards]]'''
''[[Sify]]'' gave 4 stars with a "good" verdict and said the film was "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 |title=Neerparavai |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/neerparavai-review-tamil-15014166.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130322013107/http://www.sify.com/movies/neerparavai-review-tamil-15014166.html |archive-date=22 March 2013 |access-date=10 May 2013 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> Malathi Rangarajan from ''[[The Hindu]]'' called the film 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 |date=1 December 2012 |title=Neerparavai: Soaring high |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/neerparavai-soaring-high/article4153629.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240327054627/https://www.thehindu.com/arts/Neerparavai-Soaring-high/article12373974.ece |archive-date=27 March 2024 |access-date=10 May 2013 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> Pavithra Srinivasan from ''[[Rediff.com]]'' 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 |last=Srinivasan |first=Pavithra |date=30 November 2012 |title=Review: Go watch ''Neer Paravai''! |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-neer-paravai/20121130.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121203033054/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-neer-paravai/20121130.htm |archive-date=3 December 2012 |access-date=10 May 2013 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref>
* 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'''
[[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS]] wrote, "Although the film is backed by deft screenplay, one would still find it hard to sit through the first half because the film meanders at snail's pace" but concluded that the film "is a fitting and beautiful saga of sea-folks, whose lives most often get sabotaged by reality".<ref>{{Cite news |date=2 December 2012 |title='Neerparavai' - for the sea-folks (Tamil) |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2012/Dec/02/neerparavai---for-the-sea-folks-tamil-430164.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260218030719/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2012/Dec/02/neerparavai---for-the-sea-folks-tamil-430164.html |archive-date=18 February 2026 |access-date=18 February 2026 |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |agency=[[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS]]}}</ref> M Suganth of ''[[The Times of India]]'' wrote, "There is a lot to like in ''Neerparavai'' which seeks to highlight the issue of fishermen killings in the [[Palk Strait]]. But where the movie actually scores is not in the message it conveys, but in its handling of human relationships within an under-represented (on film and otherwise) community".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Suganth |first=M |date=30 November 2012 |title=Neerparavai |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/neerparavai/movie-review/17427272.cms |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121203143754/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/neerparavai/movie-review/17427272.cms |archive-date=3 December 2012 |access-date=18 February 2026 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
* Vikatan Award For Best Male Character Artist – "Poo" Ram


'''[[60th Filmfare Awards South]] – 2013'''
=== Accolades ===
*Nominated – [[Filmfare Award for Best Film – Tamil]]
{| class="wikitable"
*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]]
! Event
*Won – [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil|Best Supporting Actress – Tamil]] – [[Saranya Ponvannan]]
! Category
! Recipient
! Verdict
! {{abbr|Ref.|References}}
|-
| rowspan="8" | [[2nd South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role
| [[Saranya Ponvannan]]
| {{won}}
| rowspan="8" style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nominees |url=http://www.siima.in/nominees.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130620221418/http://www.siima.in/nominees.html |archive-date=20 June 2013 |access-date=27 March 2024 |website=[[South Indian International Movie Awards]]}}</ref>
|-
|Best Director
|[[Seenu Ramasamy]]
| {{nom}}
|-
|Best Cinematographer
|[[Balasubramaniem]]
| {{nom}}
|-
|[[SIIMA Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]]
|[[Vishnu Vishal|Vishnu]]
| {{nom}}
|-
|Best Actor in a Supporting Role
|Poo Ramu
| {{nom}}
|-
|Best Actress in a Supporting Role
|[[Nandita Das]]
| {{nom}}
|-
|Best Lyricist
|[[Vairamuthu]] (for "Para Para")
| {{nom}}
|-
|Best Male Playback Singer
|[[G. V. Prakash Kumar]] for "Para Para"
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards]]
| Best Male Character Artist
| Poo Ramu
| {{won}}
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 January 2013 |title=விகடன் விருதுகள் 2012 |trans-title=Vikatan Awards 2012 |url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/28485--2 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230905140123/https://cinema.vikatan.com/28485--2 |archive-date=5 September 2023 |access-date=27 March 2024 |website=[[Ananda Vikatan]] |language=ta}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="4" | [[60th Filmfare Awards South]]
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Film – Tamil|Best Film – Tamil]]
| ''Neerparavai''
| {{nom}}
| rowspan="4" style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 July 2013 |title=60th Idea Filmfare Awards 2013 (South) Nominations |url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/60th-idea-filmfare-awards-2013-south-nominations-3603.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180615085439/https://www.filmfare.com/features/60th-idea-filmfare-awards-2013-south-nominations-3603.html |archive-date=15 June 2018 |access-date=27 March 2024 |website=[[Filmfare]] |language=en}}</ref><br /><ref>{{Cite web |date=21 July 2013 |title=List of Winners at the 60th Idea Filmfare Awards (South) |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/list-of-winners-at-the-60th-idea-filmfare-awards-south-3745.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180615085637/https://www.filmfare.com/news/list-of-winners-at-the-60th-idea-filmfare-awards-south-3745.html |archive-date=15 June 2018 |access-date=27 March 2024 |website=[[Filmfare]] |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil|Best Actress – Tamil]]
| [[Sunaina]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil|Best Supporting Actress – Tamil]]
| Nandita Das
| {{nom}}
|-
|Saranya Ponvannan
|{{won}}
|}


==References==
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==External links==
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Neerparavai
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySeenu Ramasamy
Produced byUdhayanidhi Stalin
Written byDialogues:
Seenu Ramasamy
B. Jeyamohan
Screenplay bySeenu Ramasamy
Story bySeenu Ramasamy
Starring
Music byN. R. Raghunanthan
CinematographyBalasubramaniem
Edited byKasi Viswanathan
Production
company
Distributed byRed Giant Movies
Release date
  • 30 November 2012 (2012-11-30)
Running time
137 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Neerparavai (transl. Seabird)[1] is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed and co-written by Seenu Ramasamy, and produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin. It stars Vishnu Vishal and Sunaina, while Nandita Das plays the older version of the latter's character. Saranya Ponvannan, P. 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 was released on 30 November 2012. Saranya won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil for her performance

Plot

The film is introduced when an old lady's son and daughter-in-law come to stay in her house in a coastal village, where she lives by herself. The son asks his mother to sell off the house, so that he can build a house in the city with help from his father in law, but the old lady refuses to sell the house. The son and daughter-in-law notice that the lady often goes to the beach, and prays in the garden every night. When they ask her why she goes to the beach, she says that she is waiting for her husband to come. The son gets angry and reminds her that she has been waiting for 25 years, and he is not going to come. Whilst the mother goes to the beach, the couple digs the spot in the garden where she prays and find a skeleton. They report this to the police, and the case is handled by Inspector Agnes, who begins interrogating the old lady. The old lady tells her past.

Arulappasamy is a young man who is an alcoholic and wastrel and also a constant embarrassment to his hardworking adopted parents. Esther is an orphan girl who is adopted by a nun named Sister Benita, 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. Now at present in the court when the judge asks her why she accepted the blame of killing her husband for which Esther says she was the one who urged him to go for work, leading to his death. The son later asks for forgiveness and tells that he will not ask for that house, for which Esther says she doesn't want the house as her husband isn't there any more. The police releases the old lady and the inspector 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 and believes that it will come to see her one day, after saying so she rushes to the beach. The movie ends with her waiting at the beach day and night for her husband's soul.

Cast

Production

Seenu Ramasamy chose B. Jeyamohan to pen the dialogues for his film.[2] The lead male role was initially supposed to be enacted by Vimal.[3] Later, Vishnu took over as Vimal was unable to allot dates.[4] It was produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin under the Red Giant Movies banner.[5] Bindu Madhavi was signed up to portray the lead female role in January 2012.[6] However, she was subsequently replaced by Sunaina.[7] Nandita Das, who previously appeared in critically acclaimed Tamil films including Azhagi and Kannathil Muthamittal, was announced to be joining the team in April 2012.[8] Furthermore, Saranya Ponvannan, who previously worked with the director in Thenmerku Paruvakaatru which fetched her the National Film Award for Best Actress, was signed for a supporting role.[9]

Major portions of the film were shot in Kanyakumari and Manapad.[5][10] Production was briefly delayed after Vishnu injured his arm while playing in the Celebrity Cricket League.[11][12]

Soundtrack

N. R. Raghunanthan composed the soundtrack. The lyrics were written by Vairamuthu.[13] Raghunathan revealed that the song would have western classical, Latin, French Indian folk and Carnatic music influences.[14] The audio was launched at Sathyam Cinemas on 10 October 2012.[15] A few lines in "Para Para" created controversy among Tamil Christians, which led them to protest against the song; thus, the objected lyrics were changed.[16][17]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Meenuku"Vijay Prakash, Harini05:19
2."Para Para"G. V. Prakash Kumar05:19
3."Devan Magale"V. V. Prasanna, Saindhavi04:44
4."Raththa Kanneer"Harish Raghavendra04:06
5."Para Para" (Sad)Chinmayi Sripada05:19
6."Yaar Vettu"Anand Aravindakshan03:28
7."Para Para" (New)Shreya Ghoshal05:19
Total length:33:34

Release

Neerparavai was initially scheduled to release on 23 November 2012,[18] but was pushed by a week to 30 November.[19] Ahead of release, the film was denied entertainment tax exemption despite meeting the eligibility requirements, prompting the director to go on fast and he even approached the commissioner of Chennai Police for help.[20] After Udhayanidhi approached the Madras High Court, tax exemption was granted.[21]

Critical reception

Sify gave 4 stars with a "good" verdict and said the film was "a moving drama that will undoubtedly leave you with a lump in your throat. And films like this are hard to find."[22] Malathi Rangarajan from The Hindu called the film 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."[23] Pavithra Srinivasan from Rediff.com 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."[24]

IANS wrote, "Although the film is backed by deft screenplay, one would still find it hard to sit through the first half because the film meanders at snail's pace" but concluded that the film "is a fitting and beautiful saga of sea-folks, whose lives most often get sabotaged by reality".[25] M Suganth of The Times of India wrote, "There is a lot to like in Neerparavai which seeks to highlight the issue of fishermen killings in the Palk Strait. But where the movie actually scores is not in the message it conveys, but in its handling of human relationships within an under-represented (on film and otherwise) community".[26]

Accolades

Event Category Recipient Verdict Ref.
2nd South Indian International Movie Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role Saranya Ponvannan Won [27]
Best Director Seenu Ramasamy Nominated
Best Cinematographer Balasubramaniem Nominated
Best Actor Vishnu Nominated
Best Actor in a Supporting Role Poo Ramu 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" Nominated
Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards Best Male Character Artist Poo Ramu Won [28]
60th Filmfare Awards South Best Film – Tamil Neerparavai Nominated [29]
[30]
Best Actress – Tamil Sunaina Nominated
Best Supporting Actress – Tamil Nandita Das Nominated
Saranya Ponvannan Won

References

  1. ↑ Srinivasan, Sudhir (17 January 2015). "Going wild over titles". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 12 April 2025. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  2. ↑ "Seenuramasamy ropes in Jeyamohan". The Times of India. 19 October 2011. Retrieved 19 October 2011.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  3. ↑ "Vimal and Seenu Ramasamy teams up". Sify. 19 October 2011. Archived from the original on 21 October 2011. Retrieved 19 October 2011.
  4. ↑ Chitra (31 July 2021). "நீர்ப்பறவை படத்தில் முதலில் நடிக்க இருந்த பிரபல நடிகர்.. மிகப்பெரிய வாய்ப்பை தவற விட்டதால் புலம்பல்" [The famous actor who was originally supposed to star in the film Neerparavai... is mourning the loss of a big opportunity]. Cinemapettai (in தமிழ்). Archived from the original on 1 December 2024. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Warrier, Shobha (27 November 2012). "'Neer Paravi is about the struggles of fishermen'". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 1 December 2024. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  6. ↑ "Bindu Madhavi in Neer Paravai". The Times of India. 1 January 2012. Archived from the original on 30 August 2018. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  7. ↑ "Sunaina in Neerparavai". The Times of India. 27 March 2012. Archived from the original on 1 December 2024. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  8. ↑ "Nandita Das back in Kollywood". The Times of India. 20 April 2012. Retrieved 27 March 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  9. ↑ Rao, Subha J. (19 May 2012). "Award-winning mom". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 27 July 2012. Retrieved 20 May 2012.
  10. ↑ Suganth, M (6 November 2011). "Seenu Ramasamy is in Kanyakumari!". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 November 2011.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  11. ↑ "Director hits out at cricket league!". The Times of India. 17 February 2012. Archived from the original on 1 December 2024. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  12. ↑ "Vishnu keen to wrap up Neerparavai". The New Indian Express. 7 May 2012. Archived from the original on 1 December 2024. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  13. ↑ "Neerparavai Tamil Film Audio CD". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 18 February 2026. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  14. ↑ Suganth, M (21 July 2012). "Raghunanthan's hands are full now". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 1 January 2014. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  15. ↑ "'Neer Paravai' audio launched". Sify. 11 October 2012. Archived from the original on 13 October 2012. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
  16. ↑ "Vairamuthu changes the lyrics after protests". The Times of India. 19 October 2012. Archived from the original on 1 December 2024. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  17. ↑ "Tamil songs with the most controversial lyrics". The Times of India. 13 March 2022. Archived from the original on 28 September 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
  18. ↑ "'Neerparavai' on November 23". Sify. 31 October 2012. Archived from the original on 20 September 2015. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
  19. ↑ "Neerparavai from 30th Nov". The Times of India. 28 November 2013. Archived from the original on 1 December 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  20. ↑ "Neerparavai director to go on fast!". The Times of India. 8 November 2012. Archived from the original on 27 March 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  21. ↑ "Tax respite for Neerparavai". The Times of India. 10 November 2012. Archived from the original on 27 March 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  22. ↑ "Neerparavai". Sify. Archived from the original on 22 March 2013. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
  23. ↑ Rangarajan, Malathi (1 December 2012). "Neerparavai: Soaring high". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 27 March 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
  24. ↑ Srinivasan, Pavithra (30 November 2012). "Review: Go watch Neer Paravai!". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 3 December 2012. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
  25. ↑ "'Neerparavai' - for the sea-folks (Tamil)". The New Indian Express. IANS. 2 December 2012. Archived from the original on 18 February 2026. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  26. ↑ Suganth, M (30 November 2012). "Neerparavai". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 December 2012. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  27. ↑ "Nominees". South Indian International Movie Awards. Retrieved 27 March 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  28. ↑ "விகடன் விருதுகள் 2012" [Vikatan Awards 2012]. Ananda Vikatan (in தமிழ்). 16 January 2013. Archived from the original on 5 September 2023. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  29. ↑ "60th Idea Filmfare Awards 2013 (South) Nominations". Filmfare. 4 July 2013. Archived from the original on 15 June 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  30. ↑ "List of Winners at the 60th Idea Filmfare Awards (South)". Filmfare. 21 July 2013. Archived from the original on 15 June 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2024.

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