Nila Kaalam
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Nila Kaalam (2001
) is a straight-to-TV Tamil
film
directed by Gandhi Krishna
. The film was also released at film festivals and child artiste, Udayaraj went on to win National Film Award for Best Child Artist
.
Nilaa, daughter of a popular actress (Roja) who is estranged from her husband, has all the material comforts but yearns for company. Soon, she strikes a friendship with the boys. The children `plan' a picnic and Nilaa provides the car, food and the works. Their excitement knows no bounds. But that day proves to be the last day of their carefree laughter, childish pranks... their innocence-filled childhood.
cited that "Udayaraj as Pulli hogs the limelight. As the eight-year old orphan who only dreams of being with his non- existent mother and is completely ignorant about the ways of the mean world, Udayaraj would give the best actor a run for his money".
2001 in film
The year 2001 in film involved some significant events, including the first of the Harry Potter series and also the first of The Lord of the Rings trilogy...
) is a straight-to-TV Tamil
Tamil language
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film
Film
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directed by Gandhi Krishna
Gandhi Krishna
Gandhi Krishna is a Tamil film director. He has worked as an assistant to Shankar before he made his first film.-Filmography:-References:...
. The film was also released at film festivals and child artiste, Udayaraj went on to win National Film Award for Best Child Artist
National Film Award for Best Child Artist
The National Film Award for Best Child Artist winners:-References:*...
.
Plot
The protagonists are three children - Nilaa (Ranjani), Amar (Dinesh) and Pulli (Udayaraj). The two boys work in a garage (child labour?) which is next to Nilaa's house.Nilaa, daughter of a popular actress (Roja) who is estranged from her husband, has all the material comforts but yearns for company. Soon, she strikes a friendship with the boys. The children `plan' a picnic and Nilaa provides the car, food and the works. Their excitement knows no bounds. But that day proves to be the last day of their carefree laughter, childish pranks... their innocence-filled childhood.
Cast
- Udayaraj as Pulli
- Dinesh as Amar
- Ranjani as Nilaa
- Roja
- Walter Devaram
Release
Reviewers from The HinduThe Hindu
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cited that "Udayaraj as Pulli hogs the limelight. As the eight-year old orphan who only dreams of being with his non- existent mother and is completely ignorant about the ways of the mean world, Udayaraj would give the best actor a run for his money".