May. 12, 2023|India|140 Min.|Not Rated
Genre: Drama;South;Indian;Thriller
Description: Farhana is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language thriller drama film directed by Nelson Venkatesan and produced by S.R. Prakash Babu and S. R. Prabhu under Dream Warrior Pictures. Starring Aishwarya Rajesh and Selvaraghavan, the film features music by Justin Prabhakaran. Released on May 12, 2023, it was written by Manushyaputhran, with the screenplay crafted by Sankar Dass, Ranjith Ravindran, and Nelson Venkatesan. The cinematography was handled by Gokul Benoy, and editing by V. J. Sabu Joseph. This marks the third collaboration between Venkatesan, Joseph, Prabhakaran, and Benoy, following *Oru Naal Koothu* and *Monster*. The first look poster was unveiled on October 5, 2022, and the teaser was released on April 22, 2023. The film received a U/A certification from the CBFC.
The trailer sparked controversy, leading to calls for a ban. In response, the producers clarified that the film is intended for all audiences and does not oppose any religion or sentiments. Critics have shared mixed reviews. Gopinath Rajendran of *The Hindu* praised the film for its simplicity and strong performances, while Logesh Balachandran of *The Times of India* noted occasional pacing issues but highlighted its overall strengths. Kalyani Pandiyan S of *Hindustan Times* appreciated the film’s credibility and music but felt the climax left room for improvement. Anusha Sundar of *Cinema Express* rated it 3 out of 5, mentioning its tepid stretches as a drawback.
Cast director: Nelson Venkatesan
Cast actor: Aishwarya Rajesh, Jithan Ramesh, Selvaraghavan, Kitty, Anumol, Aishwarya Dutta
Original name: ஃபர்ஹானா