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About the Movie
Nallapadam, also spelled Nalla Padam, is a 2026 Tamil-language comedy-drama directed by C. Prabhuram. The film blends humor, romance, emotion, and social commentary around the life of a man whose world revolves around alcohol.
Starring Dr. A. Harish Alagupandian, Dhanalakshmi, Motta Rajendran, Kalki Raja, and Rama Priyadarshini, the film was released in theaters on September 18, 2026.
Story
The story follows Kumaran, an alcohol-addicted man whose life revolves around drinking. He becomes the leader of an association formed by local alcohol enthusiasts, making his addiction an important part of his daily life.
Despite his mother’s support, Kumaran’s sister Amutha and girlfriend constantly encourage him to give up drinking and change his lifestyle. However, he struggles to break free from his addiction.
Everything changes when the government suddenly announces a nationwide ban on alcohol across India. Kumaran is forced to face a completely different world without the habit that has dominated his life.
His desperate attempts to find a way to deal with the ban lead to a series of humorous and unexpected situations. At the same time, his relationships and personal struggles become increasingly complicated.
The film uses Kumaran’s unusual situation to explore alcohol addiction, family relationships, romance, and social change, while maintaining a mix of comedy and emotional moments.
Cast
Dr. A. Harish Alagupandian alias Kumaran
Dhanalakshmi
Kalki Raja
Motta Rajendran
Rama Priyadarshini
The film features a combination of lead and supporting performers, with Harish Alagupandian and Dhanalakshmi in the central roles.
Director and Crew
Director: C. Prabhuram
Producer: A. Alagu Pandian
Production Banner: Harish Cinemas
Music: Sagishna Xavier
Cinematography: Iniyan J. Harris
Editing: B.R. Prakash
Language: Tamil
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 1 hour 50 minutes
Censor Rating: U/A 16+
Release Date
Nallapadam was released in theaters on September 18, 2026.
The Tamil comedy-drama has a runtime of approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes and received a U/A 16+ censor rating.
Themes
Nallapadam combines comedy with a social theme surrounding alcohol addiction and its effect on relationships. Through Kumaran’s journey, the film explores the difficulties of changing an addictive lifestyle and the impact it can have on family and romantic relationships.
The nationwide alcohol ban in the story creates the central conflict and provides the setting for the film’s humor, emotional moments, and social commentary.
Overview
Nallapadam is a Tamil comedy-drama about Kumaran, an alcohol-dependent man whose life changes dramatically after a nationwide liquor ban.
As he struggles to deal with the sudden change, his family and girlfriend continue trying to help him overcome his addiction. His journey combines comedy, romance, emotion, and social commentary, while raising questions about addiction, relationships, and the possibility of change.
