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2023 · Tamil · 2h 15m · Drama, Comedy, Romance · CBFC U
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Filmi Score
Very good
5 reviews
76
3 exceptional1 very good1 good
What the critics say
Critics call Dada a heartfelt, well-written debut anchored by Kavin's confident performance and witty dialogue, though a few note the plot isn't groundbreaking and the second half turns predictable.
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Summary
Dada (2023, Tamil) has a Filmi Score of 76 from 5 critic reviews, is rated 7+ by Filmi (CBFC: U), and streams on Plex in the US.
Manikandan and Sindhu, final year college students, become parents accidentally. Situations separate them, forcing Manikandan to raise his child, Adhithya, as a single parent. What follows is a beautiful tale of a father and son and their journey against all odds.
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Manikandan and Sindhu, final year college students, become parents accidentally. Situations separate them, forcing Manikandan to raise his child, Adhithya, as a single parent. What follows is a beautiful tale of a father and son and their journey against all odds.
Where to watch
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The critic calls Dada a fantastic, emotional entertainer anchored by a near-perfect Kavin, with only minor casting and second-half pacing… Read it there →
The critic praises DaDa as a refreshing, gender-neutral take on parenthood, singling out the writing for avoiding predictable moments and Kavin's… Read it there →
The critic calls Dada a heartfelt, well-written debut with witty, grounded dialogue and strong performances from Kavin and Aparna Das, noting only… Read it there →
The reviewer calls the writing and dialogue strong, the young leads' relationship well established, and the film unhurried without dragging,… Watch it there →
The critic praises Dada's naturalistic emotional scenes, lead performances and music, but says the second half turns predictable and shows a… Read it there →
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62
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Where can I watch Dada?
Dada is streaming on OTT: Prime Video (India and the UK), Plex (the US) and Fawesome (the US). It can also be rented or bought on Amazon Video (India, the US and the UK), Google Play Movies (the US) and YouTube (the US, the UK and Canada). Availability comes from JustWatch and is checked every Friday.
What did critics say about Dada?
Dada has a Filmi Score of 76 (Very good), the mean of 5 readings of critic reviews, one per review. Readings run from 62 (Ananda Vikatan) to 84 (OnlyKollywood). Every review and how it was scored is listed below.
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