Netflix India on Friday released the teaser of its upcoming Tamil anthology film Paava Kadhaigal, which brings together four filmmakers — Gautham Menon, Sudha Kongara, Vetrimaaran and Vignesh Shivn — for the first time. The film will be streamed from December 18.
Produced by Ronnie Screwvala’s RSVP Movies and Ashi Dua Sara’s Flying Unicorn Entertainment, the anthology stars Anjali, Bhavani Sre, Gautham, Hari, Kalidas Jayaram, Kalki Koechlin, Padam Kumar, Prakash Raj, Sai Pallavi, Shanthanu Bhagyaraj and Simran.
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— Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) November 27, 2020
The film, as per its makers, explores how love, pride and honour influence complex relationships through four intricate and beautiful stories.
Gautham said in a statement, “Paava Kadhaigal is my first collaboration with Sudha, Vetri and Vignesh to explore a complex, difficult theme in an authentic and honest manner alongside incredibly talented directors is a tremendous opportunity. The anthology reflects how pride, honour and social standing continue to influence individual choices all around us.”
Sudha said each story in the anthology explores unconventional, unfettered, and unconditional love. "It’s great that these incredible stories will reach viewers in India and around the world with Netflix,” she said.
Talking about his collaboration, Vetrimaaran said he enjoyed making this anthology as he was able to focus on telling the story he wanted to tell. "The freedom of filmmaking I experienced with Paava Kadhaigal was fulfilling,” he said.
Vignesh said he has always been a huge fan of Netflix and its storytelling. "As a filmmaker, being able to tell your story to a diverse audience, alongside three respected directors who believe in your story as much as you do, is an incredible opportunity. This film explores the dark, often agonizing side of human relationships, tabling thoughts many have but are afraid to vocalize,” he said.