Neelira (2026)
Plot
Neelira (transl. Long Night) is a 2026 Indian Tamil-language war film written and directed by Someetharan. The film stars an ensemble cast including Naveen Chandra, Sananth, Kapila Venu, Roopa Koduvayur, and Tharmeega Manimaran. Set in Sri Lanka in 1988, the plot features a Sri Lankan Tamil family preparing for a wedding amidst the Sri Lankan civil war, but soon having their home invaded and be held hostage by a group of Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) soldiers. Jointly produced by Karthik Subbaraj and Rana Daggubati, the film was released theatrically on 3 April 2026. It received generally positive reviews from critics, who noted its realistic portrayal of the conflict's impact on civilians.
Neelira details
| Industry | Tamil |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 |
| Genres | Family, War |
| Runtime | 1h 32m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | Someetharan |
| Status | Released |
| Language | ta |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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Neelira — questions
What is Neelira about?
Neelira (transl. Long Night) is a 2026 Indian Tamil-language war film written and directed by Someetharan. The film stars an ensemble cast including Naveen Chandra, Sananth, Kapila Venu, Roopa Koduvayur, and Tharmeega Manimaran. Set in Sri Lanka in 1988, the plot features a Sri Lankan Tamil family preparing for a wedding amidst the Sri Lankan civil war, but soon having their home invaded and be held hostage by a group of Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) soldiers. Jointly produced by Karthik Subbaraj and Rana Daggubati, the film was released theatrically on 3 April 2026. It received generally positive reviews from critics, who noted its realistic portrayal of the conflict's impact on civilians.
Who is in the cast of Neelira?
Neelira stars Naveen Chandra, Sananth, Kapila Venu, Roopa Koduvayur and is directed by Someetharan. The full credited cast is listed above.
Where can I watch Neelira online?
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How long is Neelira?
Neelira runs 1h 32m (92 minutes).
Who directed Neelira?
Neelira was directed by Someetharan.
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