96

Love is not always owning the other party. Love is something that feels to our hearts forever knowing that there is no ownership for us. If there is love, we feel each other and start to beat our hearts for them. But, if we prevent expressing it, the destiny of both of us can be changed.

 “96” is a Tamil movie that reveals a story about two former lovers in school time after 22 years of their graduation. Ram and Jaanu are the main roles in this movie and it reveals their stories and memories relating to their relationship after 22 years over one night.

Directed by  C. Premkumar

Written by   C. Premkumar

Produced by S. Nanthagopal

Starring   Vijay Sethupathi Trisha

Music by Govind Vasantha

Production Company       Madras Enterprises

Distributed by        Seven-screen Studio Khafa Exports

Release Date          4 October 2018

Country India

Language     Tamil

Apart from Trisha (Jaanu) and Vijay Sethupathi (Ram) some other actresses and actors join with this movie such as Devadarshani, Bagavathi Perumal Janagaraj, etc. Moreover, this film could earn a large revenue of around US $ 6.6 million and it was declared as a Super Hit at the box office. Moreover, it was awarded six Norway Tamil Film Festival and five Filmfare, etc.

The title of the movie represents the batch of 96 and Ramachandran and Janaki are the main roles of the movie who seem to be lovers. But they do not express their love in words. But, they have a relationship in their hearts when they are in their class. Their sharing and caring show their bond. But, Ram disappears after the summer vacation and this girl and boy do not meet for twenty-two years. After twenty-two years these two lovers meet again at the class reunion of the “96” batch. They take one night to spend together to get to know about their past twenty-two years. After 22 years Ram is a travel photographer and Janu has already married due to the word of her father.  The movie is a combination of their present and past.

Ramachandran or Ram acts as a travel photographer. When he is traveling, he visits his high school again after many years and recalls his past there. When he is in Grade 10 Ram and Jaanu are close friends and classmates. They are in the 1996 batch of the college. Ram develops feelings for Jaanu and she reciprocates. The two finally meet and gradually get along with each other. He arranges a reunion through their school WhatsApp group. At the end of the reunion, Ram and Janu spend one night together talking about each other. Then, Ram asks about avoiding meeting him at the college of Jaanu. She recalls it and felt sorry and repented a lot about neglecting him due to misunderstandings. Moreover, he reveals his arrival at her wedding as well. Janu also says the reason to marry someone else rather instead of him. Finally, both of them repent about their misfortune. But, Janu has already married and cannot turn back to Ram. But, both of them desired to be together for a few more hours before Janu returned home. After that, they go to a coffee shop and meet the students of Ram’s photography class. Students assume Jaanu is Ram's wife and ask her to share their story. She tells about their story and how they finally met and made up and have been together ever since. Before Janu leaves she asks Ram to marry and settle down. At last, Jaanu sings the favorite song of Ram before she leaves him which had been avoided singing in school. Finally, Ram goes with her to the airport to say goodbye for her to go back to her family.

Although Ram and Jaanu love each other they do not express it to each other. Time punishes them for this mistake by separating them. But, the time gives them a chance to know the reasons for their destiny. But, they have been limited by the time to keep their love in their hearts forever. Because they cannot turn back again to enjoy their love due to the marriage of Jaanu. Time can create miracles in our lives. Here, time soothes both of them after a huge heartbreak. Jaanu and Ram reflect the love of two mature people. Although they have the chance to turn back to be with together they are strong enough to let the past go as it is while keeping their memories in their hearts forever. This film is a symbol of sacrifice and pure love which goes beyond sex and lust. “96” is the best film that brings a bundle of emotions to the audience reflecting and arousing their memories of the past. The film is a romantic film that does not have a single kiss.