Ethir Neechal
A young man opts to run a marathon to prove himself.
Directed by R.S. Durai Senthilkumar · Comedy · Romance · Sport · 129 min · 2013
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Director
R.S. Durai Senthilkumar
Writer
R. S. Durai Senthilkumar
Studio
Wunderbar Films
Release
01 May 2013
Runtime
129 min
Genres
Comedy, Romance, Sport
Full Plot
Kunchithapatham's unique name becomes the butt of joke and ridicule for others. He relates his failures to his name and wants to change it. He meets an astrologer who is popular in giving fancy names that could bring luck to people. His named his changed to Harish and soon after his luck changes.
Cast & Characters
Nandita Shwetha
Valli
Nandita Swetha
Kunjithapatham's love interest
Suza Kumar
Raja Singh
Ravi Prakash
Valli's father (dubbed by M. S. Bhaskar)
Sharath Lohithaswa
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $700,000, Ethir Neechal has grossed $4.2M worldwide — about 6.0x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
R.S. Durai Senthilkumar has directed 5 films in our catalog, including Garudan, Leader.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Sivakarthikeyan appears in 22 films in our catalog, including Madharaasi, RajiniMurugan.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Did You Know that R. S. Durai Senthilkumar's directorial debut is a city-based story with no cheap comedy or vulgar dialogues?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-12
Did You Know that the film's title was derived from a 1968 film of the same name?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-12
Did You Know that Anirudh Ravichander composed the music for the film after his debut in 3?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-12
Did You Know that the film was released in 300 screens across Tamil Nadu, clashing with other releases?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-12
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Ethir Neechal holds 6.8/10 on IMDb (2,778 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
Where to Watch
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (6.8/10 on IMDb (2,778 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ethir Neechal's IMDb rating?+
Ethir Neechal has a 6.8/10 rating on IMDb from 2,778 votes.
Is Ethir Neechal good? What are critics saying?+
Ethir Neechal holds 6.8/10 on IMDb (2,778 votes).
How long is Ethir Neechal?+
Ethir Neechal has a runtime of 129 min.
Who directed Ethir Neechal?+
Ethir Neechal was directed by R.S. Durai Senthilkumar.
Where can I watch Ethir Neechal?+
Ethir Neechal is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Video.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "Ethir Neechal" received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising lead actor Sivakarthikeyan's comedic skills and the film's ability to provide wholesome family entertainment. Others criticized the film for following a predictable formula and lacking something spectacular in its story. Overall, opinions were divided between those who found it an "entertainer" and those who saw it as unremarkable.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
