Nungambakkam is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Ramesh Selvan. Based on the Swathi murder case, the film features Ajmal, Mano and Ayra in leading roles. The film completed its shoot in 2017 but faced production and legal delays before releasing on 30 October 2020 through a digital platform.
Director Ramesh Selvan and writer R. B. Ravi scripted the film Swathi Kolai Vazhaku on the Swathi murder case. Rookie actors Ayra and Mano from Koothu-P-Pattarai have were cast to play Swathi and Ramkumar, respectively, while Ajmal was signed to play the role of the Nungambakkam inspector investigating the murder, and A. Venkatesh reprised the role of Ramraj, Ramkumar’s lawyer.
After completing shoot in early 2017, a trailer was released by actors Vishal and Arya in May 2017.
Following the production delays, the team prepared to release the film in July and then August 2019. However, the film was postponed and failed to have a theatrical release.
In October 2020, the team released the film on 30 October 2020 through a digital platform, CiniFlix.
Directed by Ramesh Selvan
Produced by K. C. Ravidhevan
Starring Ajmal, Mano, Ayra
Music by Sam D. Raj
Cinematography Jones Anand
Edited by A. Marish
Production Dream World Cinemas
Distributed by CiniFlix
Release date 30 October 2020
Running time 95 minutes
Country India
Language Tamil
