Wild Tamil Nadu
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| Directed by | Kalyan Varma |
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| Narrated by | Aravind Swamy |
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Production company | Nature InFocus |
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Running time | 60 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Languages | English Tamil |
Wild Tamil Nadu is a 2025 wildlife documentary film directed by Kalyan Varma, showcasing the wildlife of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.[1][2] The film was produced by Arathi Krishana and Rohit Varma under Nature In Focus, Bangalore. The film was narrated by Tamil Actor Aravind Swamy and music was composed by Grammy Award winner Ricky Kej. The film was produced under the Corporate social responsibility of Sundram Fastners Limited
The film premiered on 16 October 2025 at PVR Satyam Theatres, Chennai, before an audience of over 1,000 people in the presence of ministers and forest officials from the state.
Plot
The story was inspired by the ancient Tamil Sangam literature, the film explores the region through its five classical landscapes — mountains (Kurinji), forests (Mullai), croplands (Marutham), arid zones (Palai), and coasts (Neithal).[3]
Production
After the global success of Wild Karnataka, which was narrated by David Attenborough, this is the next collaboration between filmmaker Kalyan Varma and musician Ricky Kej .
The film was crafted over a span of five years, with a team of dedicated cameramen from India capturing the diverse landscapes Tamil Nadu. Key filming took place in Anamalai Tiger Reserve, Mudumalai National Park, Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary, Palk Bay, Teri (geology), Pichavaram, Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary, Marina Beach and other locations. The film shooting was delayed by Covid lockdowns and resumed in 2022.
The film was notable in filming the elusive Madras hedgehog and cooperative fishing of Cormorants for the first time ever. [4]
References
- ^ Zachariah, Preeti (7 October 2025). "Wild Tamil Nadu, showcasing the biodiversity of the state, to premiere in Chennai". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ^ Indulge, Team (11 October 2025). "Wild Tamil Nadu: A cinematic ode to the state's natural legacy". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ^ "Wild Tamil Nadu Film". Wild Tamil Nadu Film. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ^ Kothari, Sonu M. (28 October 2025). "Wild Tamil Nadu captures the wild truths of Tamil roots". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 25 December 2025.