Neelira, the recently-released critically acclaimed war drama, written and directed by Somatheeran, in his directorial debut has now premiered on OTT, a month after it released in theatres.
Set in 1988, in Northern Srilanka, the film, starring Naveen Chandra and Vidhu in lead roles, revolves around a wedding, which is suddenly halted, when a group of soldiers attack the home of the bride's family. How the members of the family cross the long night and save themselves follows the rest of the story.
Upon release on April 3, the film was met with positive reviews from audiences and critics. Several celebrities praised the movie for bringing to light, the plight of Sri Lankan Tamils on screen.
An excerpt from our CE review of the film read, "Neelira stands as a poignant reminder of a bleak history that remains underrepresented. While its narrative economy and lack of contextual hand-holding may distance some viewers, its emotional sincerity leaves a lasting imprint. Neelira may not offer easy answers or closure, but it compels us to sit with discomfort, ensuring that these stories are not forgotten."
Neelira is backed by Kaarthikeyan S, while Kalyan Subramanian serves as a co-producer. Stone Bench and Spirit Media are the banners backing the film. AGS Entertainment is distributing the film in Tamil Nadu.
The cast of the film includes Sananth, Roopa Koduvayur, Kapila Venu, Rohit D Kokate, Kayal Vincent, Swathy Krishnan, and others.
K, who has composed music for Mysskin's Mugamoodi, is the music composer for the upcoming film.