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Family drama

Friends (2001): Cast

Friends (2001) movie poster

Friends is a 2001 family drama directed by Siddique, starring Vadivelu as Contractor Nesamani, Radha Ravi and Charle. It runs 2 hours 47 minutes.

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Friends (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 47m (167 min)
Director
Siddique
Genres
Family , Drama , Comedy
Original language
Tamil
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Friends About?

The premise of Friends without spoilers.

He cherishes his best friend above all else, but one night he confesses a dark childhood secret to his wife. An unsuspecting listener overhears, and the hidden truth quickly circulates, eroding trust and ultimately destroying the once‑unbreakable bond between them.

Friends Themes & Keywords

· 15 tags
  • friend
  • falling off a cliff
  • deception
  • ladder
  • dog
  • woods
  • crying
  • secret
  • friends falling out
  • unrequited love
  • jealousy
  • coma
+3 more
  • love triangle
  • love
  • friendship
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Cast & crew

Friends Cast & Characters

Vadivelu leads the cast as Contractor Nesamani, with Radha Ravi as Abhirami's Father and Charle as Gopal. Directed by Siddique; 20 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Friends

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From the director

More from Siddique

More films directed by Siddique, best-rated first: Bodyguard, Bhaskar The Rascal, Ladies & Gentleman and Maaro.

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Friends Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Nanbargal” and “Friends (2001) Tamil”.

Also known as
  • Nanbargal
  • Friends (2001) Tamil

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FAQ

Friends FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Friends, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Friends?

Friends runs 2 hours 47 minutes (167 minutes).

When was Friends released?

Friends was released on January 14, 2001.

Who directed Friends?

Friends was directed by Siddique.

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Who is in the cast of Friends?

Friends stars Vadivelu as Contractor Nesamani, Radha Ravi as Abhirami's Father and Charle as Gopal, among 20 credited actors.

Does Friends have a post-credit scene?

No. Friends has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Friends in?

The original language of Friends is Tamil.

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