Vaazhai

Vaazhai

2024 · 134 min · ★ 6.9 · Drama

A twelve-year-old bright schoolboy, Sivanandhan, his mother, sister, and with his friend Sekhar works during his school holidays carrying banana stalks, a task he dreads. As he navigates life's challenges, poverty, friendship, and the challenges of growing up, Sivanandhan’s determination is tested by the harsh realities of life.

Directed by Mari Selvaraj · Written by Mari Selvaraj

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