Nanban 2012
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56 Reviews
95%
Gummy
20%
SplatThe plot of the film illustrates the embankment of two friends on a quest for a lost buddy, who was once an optimistic and successful student. On their journey, they recount their college life and special moments that the three shared up until their lost friend secretly parted ways after convocation. During their quest, the two encounter a rival classmate who once made a long forgotten bet with them, a funeral that goes impossibly out of control, and a wedding they must crash.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Panchavan 'Pari' Pariventhan / Kosaksi 'Pappu' Pasapugazh
as Sevarkodi Senthil
as Venkat Ramakrishnan
as Ria Santhanam
as Virumandi 'Virus' Santhanam
as Panchavan Pariventhan
as 'Silencer' Srivatsan
as Shwetha Santhanam
as Librarian Bose
as Mrs. Ramakrishnan
Director:
Writer:
Shankar, Madhan Karky, Chetan Bhagat, Viveka, Na. Muthu Kumar, Rajkumar Hirani, Abhijat Joshi, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Pa. Vijay
Stars:
Vijay, Jiiva, Srikanth, Ileana D'Cruz, Sathyaraj, S. J. Suryah, Sathyan Sivakumar, Anuya Bhagvath, Manobala, Uma Padmanabhan,
Genres:
Comedy,Drama
Release Date:
2012 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
181 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Nanban
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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MK
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NMK
PV
Cast
as Panchavan 'Pari' Pariventhan / Kosaksi 'Pappu' Pasapugazh
as Sevarkodi Senthil
as Venkat Ramakrishnan
as Ria Santhanam
as Virumandi 'Virus' Santhanam
as Panchavan Pariventhan
as 'Silencer' Srivatsan
as Shwetha Santhanam
as Librarian Bose
as Mrs. Ramakrishnan
as Paneerselvam
as Rakesh 'Price Tag'
as Ramakrishnan
as Panchavan Pariventhan's father
as Govindan
as Ragging Senior
as Ragging Senior
as Ria Santhanam (voice)
as Self
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