''Naan Avalai Sandhitha Pothu'' () is a 2019 Indian

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written and directed by L. G. Ravichandran. The film features

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in the leading roles. The film began production in early 2016 and was released on 27 December 2019.

Plot

Cast

Production

The film is set in 1995–96 and is a fictionalised account of a real incident, and was shot in places like Tenkasi, Courtallam, and Papanasam.

Soundtrack

Soundtrack was composed by Hitesh Murugavel.

Reception

Thinkal Menon of ''

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'' wrote, "The story has necessary elements for a 90s family drama, but the fact that we are currently two decades ahead makes it difficult for one to connect with the happenings in it. .The lack of detailing and inclusion of some outdated scenes are the major reasons why the film fails to impress". ''

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'' gave the film a rating of two out of five. Anupama Subramanian of ''

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'' wrote that "The only bright spot in the film is the portions involving ace Malayalam actor Innocent". ''

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'' called the film "emotional". Aaditya Anand M of ''

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'' wrote, "Despite a slow first half, the film takes off only in the second half". He added, "Making a movie about one's own life is not easy and Ravichander, especially for that touching climax, deserves special applause for making this film".

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*{{IMDb title 2010s Indian films 2010s Tamil-language films 2019 drama films 2019 films Films à clef Films directed by L. G. Ravichandran Films set in 1995 Films shot in Tirunelveli Indian drama films Indian films based on actual events Tamil-language drama films Tamil-language Indian films