The film begins with great cinematigraphy , and then establishes little world of a little boy .. The strength of marathi film makers has always been their ability to recreate atmosphere . In this movie also , the cameraman who is director as well creates a beautiful canvas of landscapes and characters .. but the first half is repetitive and later on the film underlines nuances and symbolisms of adoption and related issues .. great performances , great dialogues .. but the plot is too tiny .. its a great one time watch and certainly much superior marathi film compared to many .
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Kind of maturity such a child has is mishandled.
MuviFan7326 September 2020
Right to the point..!
What happens to his grand parent (& calf) because of his actions, his behavior after that appears unacceptable. Taking that in mind it is a script handled on dual terms.
Other than that, a good encounter.
Other than that, a good encounter.
Amusing
adityanathyogi25 April 2021
I just stumbled upon this title while browsing various channels on television .even though it was marathi channel and i didn't understood the language the acting done by chaitanya kid was flabbergasting the cinematography, background music and the symbolism made me stick till the end . There was no need for me to understand the language and i was i able to completely understand the plot. The movies would have been a cult classic if it was a little fast paced.
Must watch
akshayuike17 November 2018
The story of naal touches your heart.if you are tired of watching bollywood crap like love stories.Then the naal is a kind of movie you are looking for.It shows the bonding of mother and son without any overdramatization and the kid chaitya has done amazing work.cinematography is beautiful.Movie also has message.The movie is shown through the point of view of boy.overall there is nothing to dislike about this film.
Must watch movie
anirudhatapkire18 November 2018
One of the most meaningful movie till this date......
vinitswami316 November 2018
I think this movie will get national award & other respected awards. Because of the script and the movie is based on social factors, according to these reasons this movie touches the hearts of everyone. Nagraj Manjule had written a great story. I already thought that Nagraj sir will show his talent by this (NALL) movie in front of marathi as well as bollywood industry aslo. I suggest to everyone that please take the experience of high quality picture and dolby on multiplexes to see this movie without taking any doubt. Paisa wasul movie...
Very new and touching story! Amazing acting and scenes!!!
gaikwadvinita1 May 2020
Its an amazing movie!! I can't believe I watched it too late. Very impressive acting and story. Its each and every part including story, music, main character, everyone's natural acting is unique. Must must must watch!!!
A tale of love and motherhood!
santoshambekar1925 May 2019
An eight years old Chaitanya realizes that his real mother is different and then what unfolds is the saga of love and motherhood! Naal - is the excellently directed story of a young boy in the search of his real mother. Srinivas pokale, an eight year boy has excellently acted. Nagaraj manjule has done yet another marvel in this movie! Great and must watch!
And regional cinema 🎦 did it again
atifa-984781 October 2019
This should be an Oscar nominee
naik-sachin20048 December 2018
Fantastic movie to watch. Its kept very simple and the story is presented in a very simple way. Some scenes with the village background are very pleasant to the eyes. It shows the true picture of Indian villages and how people live their life over there. The movie is centered around the kid who does a great unbelievable job with his acting. Story is very realistic. Looking at the movie it gives me the content and direction which you mostly see with Oscar winning movies.
Not even to a satisfactory expectation
swastikkhade22 November 2018
Wooooooow!!!
kanchithakkar22 November 2018
This movie is so beautiful!!! Be it the script , the cinematography, the child protagonist and all other actors, the music everything just blends into a beautiful poetic melody.
Such beauty such simplicity!! This movie touched my soul.
Wow!!! Chaitanya you are child prodigy
Such beauty such simplicity!! This movie touched my soul.
Wow!!! Chaitanya you are child prodigy
An unforgettable journey for "Love"
AkashWasnik1317 November 2018
A beautiful movie with splendid views of Vainganga river.Amazing performance special recognition for Shrinivas Pokale as Chetya.
Feel the bond between mother and son relationship beyond placenta.
Every single personal that show in movie justify the local language and accents of Bhandara District.
Shot at remote location Mundri of Bhandara District Vidharbha Region of Maharashtra.
Another masterpiece from Nagraj Manjule production house Aatpat Production.
What a film
mjadhao1316 November 2018
Amazing Experience......speechless....
sagarsanagare29 November 2018
Great Screenplay....Great Story....dialogues are good specially in local language.
Another Master Piece from Nagraj Manjule....His style of story telling is great as always... Excellent Camera work...movie is little bit slow...but We must appreciate director of this movie as Hi stick to want he want to show..not what people want to see....
This movies shows strong bond between Mother and Son without word..only expression....and last half hour is performance of Oscar Level...
Must Watch...one of the best marathi movie...
Awesome movie by nagraj .
mankar-piyush3421 November 2018
Movie title says it all naal is "umbilical cord" what a beauty a must watch movie.
harrydude-9073427 November 2018
Go to the theaters and watch this masterpiece the climax really gets your heart it shows every aspect of life. music is mesmerizing watch this movie carefully it has a very deep meaning. I am speechless after watching this movie, a must watch for all people.
Naal
rajgurumayur20 November 2018
Package Targeted at "Family Audience"
righttracksss26 November 2018
NAAL's story is heartfelt but not meant for full length feature film or it's a failure of screenplay writer who does not bother to create noteworthy scenes and sub-plots. Unlike FANDRY and SAIRAT narrative of film is not societal but it's set in the same locale which interferes in recitation of story. Director hints at social issues in rural area through visuals and dialogues but does not emphasize it (resulting less impact or worthless scene) because he suddenly realizes genre of film is family-drama and invest himself more in creating exciting, emotional family scenes. In this process director avoids or is short of creativity to take this story in maze of protagonist's environment and instead tries to fill such shortcomings with monotonous and irrelevant kaleidoscope images, landscapes, and slow-mos.
In the end NAAL is a package, targeted at "Family Audience" to earn cries, cheers and cash.
In the end NAAL is a package, targeted at "Family Audience" to earn cries, cheers and cash.
Nagraj Manjule Done it again !
skmohasin17 November 2018
So natural film, Debutant director Vyankat Reddy of Naal is Cameraman of Nagraj Manjule. He does excellent job as a director.
Nagraj also acts in film for longer period, his acting skill are also descent. Naal is touching story of Mother & a child. Main child is very sweet & his acting skills excellent & natural. Everyone in theator is slightly emotional trying to hold tear drops from eyes.
Film has Nagraj Manjule's Midas touch as usual, Worth watching.
Simple Story but Heart Touching!
aditiaher-7721 November 2018
Review about Direction
snikaju22 November 2018
As I am music lover ,Music is excellent ,and concept of movie is unique story was good written , child actor done good acting and the part Bachan was too good due to his language ..overall I can say pura paisa wasul movie , must watch with family
Pure Heart full Drama
musicgmix21 January 2019
Nagraj Manjule is mordern century director who knows the meaning of pure drama. The best part of movie is ending, where the child actor show a great feeling towards her true mom. A kind of a film which present in front of you like poetry.
Beautiful!!!
priyawagle11 December 2018
If someone asked me to describe this movie in one word, it would have to be 'Beautiful'. And it is so in each and every respect, right from the first frame to the last. A beautiful short story. Background score. Scenic location. Emotions. Acting. Expressions. Beautiful premise. And a beautiful soul! It does not matter how much money you can put into a movie, but the movie can only be as beautiful as this only if the director/cinematographer can visualize it in that way. So kudos to the Director and Cinematographer (and both happen to be the same person).
I will not be exaggerating if I say that each and every frame is so beautifully shot that it felt like poetry in motion. A poetry that was penned by a child, full of innocence, pure love, and filled with naive emotions that tug at your heartstrings unfailingly (especially for those who cry easily in movies...like me). A poetry that paints a scenic picture and the picture that gently unfolds into a thousand sweet words and expressions.
The background score right from the first frame uplifts you like the dandelion puff soaring up in the cool evening air.
As the opening credits roll to an end so does the puff gently settles on the river bank and that's where our movie introduces us to the hero of our movie. Our little hero who is shown cooling himself off in the river waters. #Naal, the movie is centered around Chaitanya fondly called Chaitya by all those who know him. A precocious eight-year-old, whose life is full of mischief, fun, and love showered by his family, especially his mother. And the love does include a little bit of reproach and punishment once in a while.
Everything is hunky-dory until one day he prematurely faces a bitter truth about himself which shakes him up and sets him on an uncomfortable emotional journey with his mother.
The movie is all about this inner and external journey of this little child, his relationship with his mother so wonderfully expressed and emoted that you wonder how can such a little boy understand the nuances of acting and give the perfect shot that only a senior actor can aspire to give.
Hats off to the casting team who discovered this gem of a child so fit for the role of Chaitya. He is impish, innocent, endearing and precocious and has enacted the role so well that I would not be surprised if he wins a National award for his role. (And also the director Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti)
Naal means umbilical cord and just like this pure and divine connection between a mother and child, this movie will refuse to leave you for the very same reasons.
A pure, divine and yes, a beautiful movie!
Must watch for everyone whether they understand Marathi or not as the sub-titles are quite effective. In fact, the language is rustic as it is set in a village and many a time I caught myself reading sub-titles as I could not catch the accent of the actors.
All I can say is watch Naal and I can bet that you would not have seen a movie as beautiful as this before...in every sense of the word! #Naal #Beautiful
Kudos and thanks to Shrinivas Pokale (Chaitya), Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti (Director, cinematographer, and writer), Nagraj Manjule (Producer, writer, and actor), Devika Daftardar (Mother) and the supporting cast (including the grandmother), and the Music director for this masterpiece.
Excellent as usual from Nagraj Manjule
nemaderahul29 October 2023
I don't know why it took me so long to watch this movie even though I always had wanted to.
If you've known Marathi cinema and the kind of work Nagraj Manjule has done in this past, you'll know what a gem of a movie this is even only by watching the trailer.
The character of Chaitanya has been very well portrayed and played by the child actor. All actors in the movie have done a great job of keeping it simple to accurately depict rural Indian life (Rural life in Maharshtra)
The emotions the child goes through is almost like a complex work of art and full marks to the director for it.
The length of the movie could however be slightly smaller. A must watch for every Marathi cinema lover.
If you've known Marathi cinema and the kind of work Nagraj Manjule has done in this past, you'll know what a gem of a movie this is even only by watching the trailer.
The character of Chaitanya has been very well portrayed and played by the child actor. All actors in the movie have done a great job of keeping it simple to accurately depict rural Indian life (Rural life in Maharshtra)
The emotions the child goes through is almost like a complex work of art and full marks to the director for it.
The length of the movie could however be slightly smaller. A must watch for every Marathi cinema lover.
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