Ethir Neechal (2013): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Ethir Neechal is a 2013 romantic comedy directed by R. S. Durai Senthilkumar, starring Sivakarthikeyan as Kunjithapatham/Harish, Surekha Vani and Sathish. It runs 2 hours 14 minutes and earned $406,486 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 14m (134 min)
- Director
- R. S. Durai Senthilkumar
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Wunderbar Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ethir Neechal About?
The premise of Ethir Neechal without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Kunchithapatham feels burdened by his unusual name, which draws constant ridicule. Believing it's the source of his misfortunes, he seeks the help of a local astrologer known for bestowing auspicious names. The astrologer renames him Harish, and soon after, his luck appears to change, leading him to believe in the power of names and destiny.
Ethir Neechal Cast & Characters
Sivakarthikeyan leads the cast as Kunjithapatham/Harish, with Surekha Vani as Kunjithapatham's Mother and Sathish as Peter. Directed by R. S. Durai Senthilkumar; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director R. S. Durai Senthilkumar
- Sivakarthikeyan as Kunjithapatham/Harish
- Surekha Vani as Kunjithapatham's Mother
- Sathish as Peter
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Manobala as Astrologer Gunashekar Raja
Also Starring in Ethir Neechal
· 11 more- Priya Anand Geetha
- Jayaprakash Coach
- Nandita Swetha Valli
- Ravi Prakash Raja Singh
- Dinesh Ravi Dinakaran
- Dhanush Special Appearance in "Local Boys" Song
- Madhan Bob Office Manager
- Nayanthara
- RJ Balaji Themselves
- Anirudh Ravichander Bar Waiter (Cameo Appearance)
- Suza Kumar Kunjithapatham's first love interest
More from R. S. Durai Senthilkumar
More films directed by R. S. Durai Senthilkumar, best-rated first: Garudan, Pattas, Kodi and Kaaki Sattai.
Ethir Neechal Plot Summary
What happens in Ethir Neechal from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1985, in rural Thanjavur, Sivagami’s husband prays to a local deity as she faces childbirth. The newborn is named Kunjithapadham Sivakarthikeyan in keeping with the vow, and as a boy he endures taunts for his unusual name—peers call him Kunju or Kunji. He contemplates changing it, but his mother falls gravely ill, and he prays to God that he will never change his name. She recovers, and the family moves to Chennai, hoping for a fresh start. Surekha Vani brings a quiet gravity to the memory of his mother as the family settles into a new life.
Full summary
The whole story of Ethir Neechal, scene by scene
Ethir Neechal Box Office
Ethir Neechal grossed $406,486 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$406.5K
- International
- $406.5K
Ethir Neechal Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Ethir Neechal.
How Well Do You Know Ethir Neechal?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What name does Kunjithapadam legally adopt after consulting the astrologer?
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Ethir Neechal FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Ethir Neechal, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ethir Neechal?
Ethir Neechal runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).
When was Ethir Neechal released?
Ethir Neechal was released on May 1, 2013.
Who directed Ethir Neechal?
Ethir Neechal was directed by R. S. Durai Senthilkumar.
More films by R. S. Durai Senthilkumar Who is in the cast of Ethir Neechal?
Ethir Neechal stars Sivakarthikeyan as Kunjithapatham/Harish, Surekha Vani as Kunjithapatham's Mother and Sathish as Peter, among 15 credited actors.
How much did Ethir Neechal make at the box office?
Ethir Neechal grossed $406,486 worldwide.
Does Ethir Neechal have a post-credit scene?
No. Ethir Neechal has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Ethir Neechal in?
The original language of Ethir Neechal is Tamil.
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