Dhanush's 'NEEK' trailer is all about messy, modern, mad love
What's the story
The trailer for Nilavukku Enmel Ennadi Kobam (NEEK), the third directorial venture of acclaimed actor-filmmaker Dhanush, was dropped on Monday.
The film features an ensemble cast including Pavish, Priya Prakash Varrier, Anikha Surendran, Mathew Thomas, Siddharth Shankar, and Rabiya Khatoon in pivotal roles.
It is a coming-of-age romantic drama that delves into the lives and relationships of Generation Z or "Zoomers."
Here's the trailer breakdown.
Plot reveal
'NEEK' trailer teases complex love story
Apart from directing, Dhanush has also penned the script for NEEK.
The trailer of the film offers a glimpse into a complex quadrangle love story. It follows Pavish's character, who falls for Varrier's character, even as Surendran's character is set to marry Shankar.
However, a twist reveals that Prabhu and Nila, played by Pavish and Surendran, are former lovers who are still struggling to move on from their past relationship.
Production details
'NEEK' features cameos and a strong production team
Apart from the lead cast, NEEK also stars Venkatesh Menon and Ramya Ranganathan in pivotal roles.
Priyanka Mohan and Dhanush himself will appear in cameo roles in the songs Golden Sparrow and Kadhal-Fail, which are composed by GV Prakash.
The movie is produced by Dhanush, Kasthuri Raja, and Vijayalakshmi Kasthuri under Wunderbar Films and RK Productions. It has cinematography by Leon Britto and editing by Prasanna GK.
Release date
'NEEK' set for theatrical release on February 21
NEEK is set to hit the theaters on February 21, paving the way for a box office clash with Pradeep Ranganathan's Dragon.
The trailer opens with Dhanush describing NEEK as a "usual love story," but ends with an invitation to the theaters for an entertaining experience.
This quirky take on Gen-Z love and relationships has already piqued the interest of viewers.