Nirangal Moondru

Storyline

Nirangal Moondru (2024) is a Tamil hyperlink crime thriller that intricately follows Vetri, an aspiring filmmaker; Vasanth, a respected teacher; and Selvam, a corrupt police officer. Their lives collide on a fateful day, centered around the mysterious disappearance of Parvathy, a teenage girl. The film explores the moral complexities and shades of human nature, illustrating how each character grapples with ethical dilemmas, personal ambition, and the consequences of their choices. Through strong performances, suspenseful storytelling, and a haunting score by Jakes Bejoy, Nirangal Moondru delivers an emotionally engaging, tense, and thought-provoking cinematic experience that keeps audiences on edge until the very end.

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Tagline

“Every choice has its shade—black, white, or grey.”

Motion Picture Rating (MPA)

U/A=13+

Trivia

• Nirangal Moondru is directed by Karthick Naren, known for his previous thriller films like Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru.
• The film’s title literally translates to “Three Colors/Shades”, symbolizing the moral spectrum explored through its three main characters.
• This marks Atharvaa Murali’s first collaboration with Karthick Naren.
• Composer Jakes Bejoy worked on his third project with Naren, delivering a haunting and atmospheric score.
• The film is described as a hyperlink thriller, intertwining multiple storylines around a central mystery.

Goofs

• Some continuity issues appear in the positioning of props during overlapping scenes of different characters.
• Minor lighting inconsistencies in night sequences involving Parvathy’s disappearance.
• Occasional slight mismatch in the sequence of events between flashback and present-day timelines.

Quotes

• “Every choice has a shade—choose wisely.”
• “Truth isn’t always black and white; sometimes it hides in grey.”
• “The past never stays buried; it always finds a way to surface.”

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• The end credits feature animated sequences depicting the three shades theme.
• A post-credit scene hints at possible future stories involving the secondary characters, leaving the narrative open-ended.

Connections

• Shares thematic elements with hyperlink thrillers like Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru (2016) and Super Deluxe (2019), exploring interconnected lives and moral dilemmas.
• Highlights Atharvaa’s transition into more mature and intense roles in Tamil cinema.

Soundtracks

• Composer: Jakes Bejoy
• Notable Tracks:
• “Megham Pol Aagi” – Released January 3, 2024, is a soulful track reflecting the emotional depth of the story.
• Background score emphasizes suspense and tension, enhancing the film’s thriller elements.