Nermai
1985, Tamil. Directed by R Krishnamurthy.
Raja, a reckless college student and son of a smuggler, constantly clashes with Radha, the sister of his principled professor, Gowrishankar. When his father begs the professor to reform him, Raja resists at first but gradually changes his ways—and falls for Radha. As Raja and Gowrishankar try to lead honest lives, dangerous criminals from the past threaten their peace, forcing the two to unite against a common enemy.
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tamil
- Rated
- U
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Cast & crew
- R KrishnamurthyDirector
- Sivaji GanesanProfessor Gowrishankar
- SujathaParvathi
- PrabhuRaja
- Radhika SarathkumarRadha
- JaishankarJaikumar
- M. N. NambiarSeetharam
- Major SundarrajanHeadmaster (Guest Appearance)
- Thengai SrinivasanPappa Naidu
- VijayakumarDoctor (Guest Appearance)
- ManoramaProfessor Kodi Malar
- S. N. VasanthCast
- Y. G. MahendranGovindan
Details
- Released
- 3 May 1985
- Original title
- நேர்மை
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Nermai runs 150 minutes (2h 30m).
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Nermai parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Nermai is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Nermai on?
Nermai isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Nermai?
If you liked Nermai, try Padayappa, Skater Girl, Hungry Hearts.
Who directed Nermai?
Nermai (1985) was directed by R Krishnamurthy and stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sujatha, Prabhu.