Nota

Name: Nota
Genre: Drama
Released: 2018-10-05
Duration: 2 h 26 min
Cast: Vijay Deverakonda, Mehreen Pirzada, Sathyaraj, Nassar, Yashika Anand

2018·Movie

·2h 26min·

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Tension7
Adrenaline6
Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

Coming of Age7
Hopefulness6
Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Wit & Wordplay4
Satire & Parody3
Situational Comedy1

World

Politics, everyday modern life, and society

Dialogue Centrality8
World Immersion7
Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Intrigue8
Direction7
Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

Cinematography6
Editing6
Music Composition6

Energy

Medium

Tense

Nota is tense.

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All energy traits

Tension7Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Adrenaline6High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.

Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Violence4Physical conflict and intensity.
Scare1Frightening moments and scares.

Heart

Low

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

It keeps its emotions at a distance. Much of it is about growing up.

All heart traits

Coming of Age7Personal growth and self-discovery.
Hopefulness6Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Catharsis5Emotional release and payoff.
Family Dynamics5Relationships and generational ties.
Pathos4Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.

Melancholy3Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Romance2Love stories and emotional connections.
Wholesome1Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Wonder1Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Nostalgia0Warmth of memory and retro vibes.

Related traits

Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.

Humor

Low

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect a little humor.

All humor traits

Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Satire & Parody3Sharp critique and playful imitation.
Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Cringe Humor1Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.

Dark Humor1Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Physical Comedy0Slapstick and visual gags.
Absurdist Humor0Surreal, nonsensical comedy.

World

Medium

Politics, everyday modern life, and society

Its world is built around politics, everyday modern life, and society.

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All world traits

Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.

Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
Ambiguity3Open-endedness and uncertainty.

Related traits

Politics10Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.
Contemporary Realism9Modern, grounded storytelling.
Social Commentary9Perspectives on society and norms.

Crime6Heists, investigation, and underworld.
Class & Capitalism5Wealth, power, and inequality.

Craft

High

Solid, not remarkable

The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.

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All craft traits

Intrigue8Curiosity and investigative pull.
Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
Acting7Performance craft and presence.
Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.

Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
Non-linear Narrative1Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.

Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.

Style

Medium

Functional look and sound

The look and sound stay functional.

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All style traits

Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
Music Composition6Score and musical identity.

Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
Music Centrality5Songs central to storytelling.
Visual Stylization3Distinctive aesthetic signature.

Related traits

Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.

Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Who it's for

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About

Sitting Chief Minister Vinodhan, who is facing imprisonment in an illegal assets case, makes his son, Varun the temporary CM until his return. The disinterested young man gradually wakes up to the sorry state of affairs and tries to bring in a change.

Political ThrillerSocial CommentaryCorruption & PowerCharacter TransformationContemporary IssuesReluctant HeroEngaging NarrativeIndian CinemaIntrigue-Driven

Actors

Vijay Deverakonda

Varun

Mehreen Pirzada

Swathi Mahendran

Sathyaraj

Mahendran

Nassar

Vinothan Subramani

Yashika Anand

Shilpa

Sanchana Natarajan

Kalaavathi Varadarajan

Priyadarshi Pullikonda

Wong

M. S. Bhaskar

Bhai

Rajendran

Ramaswamy

K. S. G. Venkatesh

Varadarajan

Anastasia Maslova

Jiya

Crew

Directed by:

Anand Shankar, Shanmuga Priyan

Written by:

Anand Shankar, Anand Shankar, Shan Karuppusamy

Produced by:

K. E. Gnanavelraja, Antony Xavier

Composed by:

Sam C S, M. R. Rajakrishnan, Balakesavan Shanmugam

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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