His girlfriend, Veni (Nazriya Nazim), leaves home to be with him. Veni’s phone is stolen. A misunderstanding with the police complicates everything.
This film catapulted Nivin Pauly and Nazriya Nazim into stardom in Tamil Nadu. Their chemistry felt natural and grounded.
At its core, Neram (which translates to "Time") is about the influence of timing on human life. The story follows Mathew (Nivin Pauly), an engineering graduate who loses his job and takes a loan from a ruthless money lender named Vatti Raja (Bobby Simha).
The narrative unfolds within a single day. Mathew is hit with a series of unfortunate events: His deadline to repay the loan expires.
💡 If you enjoyed Neram, you should definitely check out the director's follow-up film, Premam , which also features Nivin Pauly and became a legendary romantic drama across India. To help you find more movies like Neram, tell me: Do you prefer dark comedies or fast-paced thrillers ?