Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- breezy
- mischievous
- friends night out
- lighthearted date night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film as a breezy, well-written, and highly entertaining romantic comedy that keeps its revenge premise light.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Pandi dreams of becoming a feared don but is fundamentally fearful and jovial, creating the film's central comic contrast.
Pandi falls for hearing-impaired Kadambari and must connect with her through forms of communication beyond ordinary spoken exchange.
The plot centers on taking on the dreaded Killivalavan, while the direction maintains a light, joke-heavy register even during serious situations.
Pandi attempts to confront a feared don in order to fulfill Kadambari's request and advance their relationship.
Films like Naanum Rowdydhaan, and why
Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum
quirky romantic comedy balancing comic gangster antics with a revenge-driven plot
Aandavan Kattalai
Tamil romantic comedy built around an offbeat couple, deadpan humor, and criminal underworld elements
Premam
feel-good South Indian action comedy combining romance, comic violence, and an eccentric ensemble
Movie Details
- Director
- Vignesh Shivan
- Release Date
- 2015-10-21
- Runtime
- 140 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (52)
Cast
- Vijay Sethupathi
- Nayanthara
- RJ Balaji
- R. Parthiban
- Radhika Sarathkumar
- Rajendran
- Anandaraj
- Mansoor Ali Khan
- N. Azhagamperumal
- Meenakshi
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Sun Nxt
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Naanum Rowdydhaan about?
- A fearful wannabe gangster courts a hearing-impaired woman by pursuing a dangerous don in a wildly playful Pondicherry romance.
- What is Naanum Rowdydhaan like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Naanum Rowdydhaan as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Naanum Rowdydhaan violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Naanum Rowdydhaan as moderate.
- What did critics think of Naanum Rowdydhaan?
- Critics broadly praised the film as a breezy, well-written, and highly entertaining romantic comedy that keeps its revenge premise light.
- Which films are like Naanum Rowdydhaan?
- Films with a similar feel include Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum, Aandavan Kattalai, and Premam.
- How long is Naanum Rowdydhaan?
- Naanum Rowdydhaan runs 140 minutes.
- Where can I watch Naanum Rowdydhaan?
- In United States, Naanum Rowdydhaan streams on Sun Nxt.
