96 (2018)
DirectorC. Prem Kumar
StarringVijay Sethupathi, Trisha Krishnan, Aditya Baskar, Gouri G Kishan
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Best for: Anyone who appreciates a gentle, nostalgic romance with strong performances and a focus on memory and first love.
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96 story (no spoilers)
Ram is a photographer and nature lover who travels across India capturing moments. On a chance visit to his hometown Tanjavur, he steps into his old school and begins to walk down memory lane to 1994, when he was a student harboring feelings for his classmate Janu. The film moves between the present and those school days, tracing a romance that was never quite spoken aloud. The tone is gentle and nostalgic, with the quiet ache of a first love revisited. As Ram wanders the corridors and grounds, the memories of Janu and their time together shape the emotional core of the story. What unfolds is a reflective look at how the past stays with us, and what it means to return to the places that formed us.
Should you watch 96?
Watch it for
- Vijay Sethupathi and Trisha Krishnan play Ram and Janu, with Aditya Baskar and Gouri G Kishan as their younger selves in the 1994 flashbacks.
- Director C. Prem Kumar, known for his cinematography, brings a visually tender approach to this Tamil romance.
- The film runs 159 minutes and uses that time to build a slow, nostalgic mood rather than rush its emotional beats.
- Govindh Vasantha's music underscores the romance, and the U certificate makes it suitable for a wide audience.
Skip it if
- You prefer fast-paced narratives; at 159 minutes, the film takes its time with quiet, reflective moments.
- You are not drawn to nostalgic romance that moves between past and present without a conventional dramatic conflict.
96 cast
Vijay Sethupathias Ramachandran "Ram" Krishnamoorthy
Trisha Krishnanas Janaki "Janu" Devi
Aditya Baskaras Younger Ram
Gouri G Kishanas Younger Janu
Devadarshinias Subhashini
Bagavathi Perumalas Murali
Janagarajas Kaval Deivam
Aadukalam Murugadossas Sathish
Varsha Bollammaas Prabha
Niyathi Kadambias Younger Subhashini
Kavithalayaa Krishnanas Barber96 movie details
| Director | C. Prem Kumar |
|---|---|
| Writer | C. Prem Kumar |
| Music | Govindh Vasantha |
| Cinematography | N. Shanmuga Sundaram, Mahendran Jayaraju |
| Producer | S. Nandhagopal |
| Release date | 4 October 2018 |
| Runtime | 2h 39m (159 minutes) |
| Original language | Tamil |
| Country of origin | India |
| Languages spoken in the film | Tamil |
| Certificate (India) | U |
Parental guide: is 96 family friendly?
The film has a U certificate and is a romance with no violence, strong language, or sexual content, making it suitable for family viewing; this is a general guide. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
96 official trailer
Our verdict
96 is a heartfelt romance that leans on nostalgia and the chemistry between its leads. Vijay Sethupathi and Trisha Krishnan bring warmth to Ram and Janu, and the 1994 school portions add a bittersweet charm. It is a slow, reflective film that rewards patience with genuine emotion.
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Where can I watch 96 online in India?
96 is available for streaming in India on Sony Liv, Sun Nxt, ManoramaMax, aha, ManoramaMAX Amazon Channel, and Goldmines Play Amazon Channel. It is also available for rent or purchase on YouTube.
What is the release date of 96?
96 was released in India on 4 October 2018.
Who is in the cast of 96?
The cast includes Vijay Sethupathi as Ramachandran "Ram" Krishnamoorthy, Trisha Krishnan as Janaki "Janu" Devi, Aditya Baskar as younger Ram, Gouri G Kishan as younger Janu, Devadarshini as Subhashini, Bagavathi Perumal as Murali, Janagaraj as Kaval Deivam, and Aadukalam Murugadoss as Sathish.
What is the runtime of 96?
96 has a runtime of 159 minutes.
What is the certificate rating of 96?
96 has a U certificate in India.
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