Premium12 years of Moonu: 5 reasons to stream the Dhanush and Shruti Haasan-starrer on SunNXT now
It's been 12 years since Moonu (3), starring actors Dhanush and Shruti Haasan in lead roles, was released in theatres in 2013.
Last Updated: 11.28 AM, Mar 30, 2024
Moonu (3), starring actors Dhanush and Shruti Haasan in lead roles, has completed 12 years since its release in 2013. The film, which received good reviews at the time of its release, won a lot of applause. Moonu marked the debut of hit composer Anirudh Ravichander, who has since gone on to become one of the most sought-after musicians in India. It was also the directorial debut of Aishwarya Rajinikanth. The film's song, Why This Kolaveri Di, became a global phenomenon and received millions of views on YouTube.
But there is a lot more to the film. As Moonu turns 12, we list 5 reasons why you should stream the film on SunNXT right now and how it can make it onto your weekend watchlist.
Nuanced performances
Dhanush and Shruti Haasan play the lead roles in Moonu, which marks the directorial debut of Aishwarya Rajinikanth. The film traces the various stages of life of a young couple, Ram and Janani, who have known each other since school. In the film, Dhanush plays man who is haunted by his loss and sufferings that drive him to be affected by bipolar disorder. The actor effectively conveyed the pain of a person. He was ably supported by Shruti Haasan.
Chartbuster songs
Moonu was Anirudh Ravichander’s debut film. While Why This Kolaveri Di became a global sensation and broke the YouTube records, the film’s album has several songs that are earworms. All the songs have lyrics written by Dhanush, except for Idhazhin Oram, which was penned by Aishwarya Rajinikanth. Most of the songs are romantic in nature. Songs like Nee Paartha Vizhigal, Idhazhin Oram, and Po Nee Po, are a part of many people's evergreen playlists.
A young but successful cast and crew
Even though Dhanush had already made a name for himself as an actor, Moonu marked his debut as a producer, while Aishwarya made her first film as a director. Moonu also features a young cast and is one of the earliest films featuring Sivakarthikeyan. The actor played a supporting role and was Dhanush’s friend in the film. It was also Shruti Haasan’s second film in Tamil as a leading lady.
Addresses mental illness
Moonu prominently addressed mental health, with it being the film’s central theme. Dhanush played a man who is diagnosed with bipolar disorder and the toll it takes on him, affecting his relationship with his family and wife. Although the film does not go deep into the subject, it is one of the earliest films in Tamil to talk about mental illness which is still considered a taboo topic.
Poignant relationship drama
Moonu is also a romantic drama that takes us through the love lives of the protagonists. The film traces the lives of the lead pair since their school days, the trials and tribulations, and how they end up together. Moonu is one of the earliest films in modern Tamil cinema to completely bank on romance to carry the story further and avoid unnecessary commercial elements.