Overview
A heartfelt journey of young love tested by unexpected challenges and the trials of parenthood.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- heartwarming
- emotional
- sincere
- family movie night
- romantic movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film to be a heartfelt, well-written and entertaining account of young parenthood and relationship conflict, strengthened by its lead performances despite some missteps.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Manikandan and Sindhu unexpectedly become parents during their teenage years, driving the film’s central conflict.
The plot follows the couple’s separation and Sindhu’s later return to Manikandan’s life.
Manikandan’s struggle as a single teenage father and the film’s message about parenthood shape its emotional arc.
Critical reception repeatedly identifies the blend of emotion, love, tasteful humor, and wholesome entertainment.
Films like Dada, and why
Thiruchitrambalam
Shared coming-of-age romance, unexpected parenthood, family conflict, and a warm balance of comedy and emotion.
Love Today
Shared Tamil romantic drama framework, youthful relationships, emotionally accessible humor, and family-centered storytelling.
Pasanga 2
Shared single-parenting themes, relationship setbacks, heartfelt comedy, and an uplifting mainstream emotional register.
Movie Details
- Director
- Ganesh K. Babu
- Release Date
- 2023-02-10
- Runtime
- 135 min
- Rating
- 7.2 / 10 (18)
Cast
- Kavin Raj
- Aparna Das
- Harish Kumar
- Pradeep Anthony
- Arvind Ezhilarasan
- Monica Chinnakotla
- K. Bhagyaraj
- Aishwarya Bhaskaran
- MV. Tamil Selvi
- VTV Ganesh
Where to watch in United States
- 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 Dada about?
- A young man unexpectedly becomes a single father and must navigate parenthood, heartbreak, and the possibility of rebuilding a fractured family.
- What is Dada like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Dada as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Dada violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Dada.
- What did critics think of Dada?
- Critics broadly found the film to be a heartfelt, well-written and entertaining account of young parenthood and relationship conflict, strengthened by its lead performances despite some missteps.
- Which films are like Dada?
- Films with a similar feel include Thiruchitrambalam, Love Today, and Pasanga 2.
- How long is Dada?
- Dada runs 135 minutes.
- Where can I watch Dada?
- In United States, Dada is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube.
