Updated: October 1, 2020 4:33:51 pm
Paava Kadhaigal is Netflix India’s first Tamil movie. (Photo: Netflix)
Netflix announced its first Tamil-language film on Thursday, Paava Kadhaigal. Directed by Gautham Menon, Sudha Kongara, Vetri Maaran, and Vignesh Shivan, the anthology film comprises four stories that explore how love, pride, and honor influence complex relationships.
Produced by Ronnie Screwvala’s RSVP Movies and Ashi Dua Sara’s Flying Unicorn Entertainment, Paava Kadhaigal stars Kalki Koechlin, Padam Kumar, Prakash Raj, Sai Pallavi, Anjali, Bhavani Sre, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Hari, Kalidas Jayaram, Shanthnu Bhagyaraj Simrani, among others.
Speaking about Paava Kadhaigal, director Gautham Menon said in a statement: “Exploring a complex and difficult subject in an authentic and honest way alongside incredibly talented directors is a great opportunity. The anthology reflects how pride, honor and social position continue to influence individual decisions around us. “
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– Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) October 1, 2020
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– Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) October 1, 2020
Sudha Kongara added, “Every story in this anthology explores unconditional, unrestricted and unconventional love.” Vetri Maaran said that he enjoyed working on the project because he was able to tell the story he wanted. She also called it a “satisfying experience.”
Vignesh Shivan said: “As a filmmaker, being able to tell your story to a diverse audience, alongside three respected directors who believe in your story as much as you do, is an incredible opportunity. This film explores the dark, often agonizing side of human relationships, presenting thoughts that many have but fear to express.
Paava Kadhaigal is not the first Netflix India anthology film. Previously, Bollywood directors Anurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee, and Karan Johar had collaborated for the Netflix films Lust Stories (2018) and Ghost Stories (2020).
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