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Romantic thriller

Pencil (2016): Cast & Plot

Pencil (2016) movie poster

Pencil is a 2016 romantic thriller directed by Mani Nagaraj, starring G. V. Prakash Kumar as Shiva, Shariq Hassan and Sri Divya. It runs 2 hours 14 minutes.

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Pencil (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 14m (134 min)
Director
Mani Nagaraj
Genres
Romance , Crime , Thriller
Original language
Tamil
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Pencil About?

The premise of Pencil without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Two school students find their classmate murdered in their classroom and decide to track down the killer.

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Cast & crew

Pencil Cast & Characters

G. V. Prakash Kumar leads the cast as Shiva, with Shariq Hassan as Nithin and Sri Divya as Maya Srinivasan. Directed by Mani Nagaraj; 12 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Pencil Plot Summary

What happens in Pencil 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

Shiva is the top student at his school, respected for his sharp mind and steady demeanor. His main rival is Nithin, the spoiled son of a famous film star, who uses insults and bold challenges to keep him off balance, making them notorious enemies among the students. Amid the tense dynamics, Shiva finds a rare spark of happiness with his classmate and love interest, Maya Srinivasan, who gradually returns his feelings after he heroically saves her from a dangerous science-lab accident.

Full summary

The whole story of Pencil, scene by scene

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Videos

Pencil Trailers & Videos

The teaser of Pencil.

Pencil Official Teaser with English Subtitle | G. V. Prakash Kumar, Sri Divya
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Pencil?

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 is the name of Shiva's love interest in the film?

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FAQ

Pencil FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Pencil?

Pencil runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).

When was Pencil released?

Pencil was released on May 13, 2016.

Who directed Pencil?

Pencil was directed by Mani Nagaraj.

Who is in the cast of Pencil?

Pencil stars G. V. Prakash Kumar as Shiva, Shariq Hassan as Nithin and Sri Divya as Maya Srinivasan, among 12 credited actors.

Does Pencil have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Pencil in?

The original language of Pencil is Tamil.

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