''Nadhi'' () is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language romantic

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directed by K. Thamaraiselvan. The film stars Sam Jones, Anandhi and

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in the lead roles. It was released on 22 July 2022.

Cast

Production

For his role in the film, Sam Jones lost 13 kilograms and learnt

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slang.

, who had been attempting to make a breakthrough as an actor in lead roles, opted to work as the film's antagonist after being impressed with the script. The film was shot in regions including Madurai and

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Music

The film's

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was composed by

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. while lyrics are written by

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Reception

The film was released on 22 July 2022 across Tamil Nadu. The critic from ''

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'' noted that it was "an anti-caste love story that could have been more powerful", adding "''Nadhi'' flows seamlessly in the first half, quenching all our thirst. But as the film progresses, it loses its track leaving the audience drained out". Vignesh Madhu of ''

Cinema Express ''Cinema Express'' was an Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language entertainment fortnightly magazine published from Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was a part of The New Indian Express, The New Indian Express Group, which also publishes ''Samakalika Mal ...

'' wrote that "Not really. The characters or their conflicts aren't new. Their tragic ending isn't new. There's no resolution. There's no hope. Just like this film" and gave 2 stars out of 5. A critic from ''

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'' gave the film a middling review, rating it 2 out of 5 stars. Likewise, a critic from ''

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'' also gave the film a mixed review.

References

External links

*{{IMDb title, 21338440 2022 films 2022 drama films Indian romantic action films 2020s Tamil-language films Indian action drama films