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Nanban

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  • 2012
  • 3 hr 8 mins
  • Comedy, Drama
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Two buddies Venkatramakrishnan and Sevalkodi Senthil set out in search of their long lost friend Panchavan Parivendan aka Pari. They have a nerd Srivatsan for company and through intermittent flashbacks we are told that Pari, a bright, yet free-spirited student, who through his charisma is able to convince his two friends to think for themselves, follow their heart and take challenges with a positive attitude chanting his mantra: all is well. Pari wants to change the education system and often lock horns with Professor Virumandi Santhanam the Principal whose says: "Life is a race - Run Run Run". He wins the heart of Virumandi's daughter Riya and the film is about his journey.

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Cast & Crew See All

Joseph Vijay
Panchavan Parivendhan
Jiiva
Sevalkodi Senthil
Srikanth
Venkat Ramakrishnan

Awards

  • 2013 - Filmfare Award - Tamil Film Industry - Best Supporting Actor - nominated
  • 2013 - Filmfare Award - Tamil Film Industry - Best Female Playback Singer - nominated
  • 2013 - SIIMA - Tamil - Best Actor in a Supporting Role - nominated
  • 2013 - SIIMA - Tamil - Best Lyricist - nominated

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