Chennaiyil Oru Naal
In Chennai, a brain dead accident victim's organs were rushed by road from Chennai to Vellore (170 km).
Directed by Shahid Khader · Thriller · 117 min · 2013
Trailer
Director
Shahid Khader
Studio
I Pictures / Magic Frames
Release
29 Mar 2013
Runtime
117 min
Genres
Thriller
Full Plot
Karthik (Sachin) is a journalist whose first assignment is to interview star actor Gautham Krishna (Prakashraj) , but on the way he is involved in a road accident. His parents and his girl friend Aditi (Parvathi) are shattered when they realize he is brain dead. Meanwhile Gautham Krishna's daughter Riya is on death bed and only a donor heart can save her. The parents finally agree but traffic police commissioner Sundara Pandian (Sharat Kumar) is reluctant to embark on transporting the organ since feels the window of transfer is too short. However, he rises to the occasion , and when a recently suspended but reinstated traffic cop Satyamoorthy (Cheran) volunteers to drive as a way of atoning for his past, the show is on the road. Television and FM channels closely track the van but it goes off the radar. The twist in the tale is caused by Dr Robin (Prasanna), who has his own inner demons to fight.
Cast & Characters
Preethi Christina Paul
Constable Satyamoorthy
Cheran
Karthik Viswanathan
Sachin Mani
Aditi, Karthik's girlfriend
Parvathy Thiruvothu
Ajmal, Karthik's friend
Mithun
Gautham's wife
Radhika Sarathkumar
Did You Know?
Chennaiyil Oru Naal is part of TMDb's "Chennaiyil Oru Naal Collection."
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
At the hundredth day celebrations of the 2011 Malayalam film Traffic, Kamal Haasan, who was the chief guest at the ceremony announced that he would remake the film into Tamil with Rajesh Pillai as the film's director.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Behindwoods wrote:"On the whole, we have a movie which offers excitement and also educates us about a vital concept which can prove to be a life-changer to any of us in need".
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Chennaiyil Oru Naal holds 6.5/10 on IMDb (644 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (6.5/10 on IMDb (644 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chennaiyil Oru Naal's IMDb rating?+
Chennaiyil Oru Naal has a 6.5/10 rating on IMDb from 644 votes.
Is Chennaiyil Oru Naal good? What are critics saying?+
Chennaiyil Oru Naal holds 6.5/10 on IMDb (644 votes).
How long is Chennaiyil Oru Naal?+
Chennaiyil Oru Naal has a runtime of 117 min.
Who directed Chennaiyil Oru Naal?+
Chennaiyil Oru Naal was directed by Shahid Khader.
Where can I watch Chennaiyil Oru Naal?+
Chennaiyil Oru Naal is available to stream, rent, or buy on Sun Nxt, Amazon Video.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its exciting and educational value. However, others noted inconsistencies in the narrative structure and a lack of tension, which prevented it from reaching its full potential. The film's unique storytelling style was seen as an opportunity for Tamil cinema to improve.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
