Ethir Neechal (2013)
Plot
Ethir Neechal (transl. Swimming against the tide) is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language sports comedy drama film written and directed by R. S. Durai Senthilkumar in his directorial debut. The film stars Sivakarthikeyan, Priya Anand and Nandita Swetha. Produced by Dhanush under Wunderbar Films, it follows a man who seeks to change his life by competing in the Chennai Marathon. Principal photography took place between July 2012 and February 2013. The music was composed by Anirudh Ravichander, with cinematography performed by R. Velraj and editing by Kishore Te. The film was released on 1 May 2013 and became a commercial success.
Ethir Neechal details
| Industry | Tamil |
|---|---|
| Year | 2013 |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| Runtime | 2h 2m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | R. S. Durai Senthilkumar |
| Status | Released |
| Language | ta |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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What is Ethir Neechal about?
Ethir Neechal (transl. Swimming against the tide) is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language sports comedy drama film written and directed by R. S. Durai Senthilkumar in his directorial debut. The film stars Sivakarthikeyan, Priya Anand and Nandita Swetha. Produced by Dhanush under Wunderbar Films, it follows a man who seeks to change his life by competing in the Chennai Marathon. Principal photography took place between July 2012 and February 2013. The music was composed by Anirudh Ravichander, with cinematography performed by R. Velraj and editing by Kishore Te. The film was released on 1 May 2013 and became a commercial success.
Who is in the cast of Ethir Neechal?
Ethir Neechal stars Sivakarthikeyan, Priya Anand, Nandita Swetha and is directed by R. S. Durai Senthilkumar. The full credited cast is listed above.
Where can I watch Ethir Neechal online?
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How long is Ethir Neechal?
Ethir Neechal runs 2h 2m (122 minutes).
Who directed Ethir Neechal?
Ethir Neechal was directed by R. S. Durai Senthilkumar.
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