DeAr (2024) poster
CertificateU Our suggested age6+
Movie family guide Reviewed 13 Aug 2026

DeAr

2024 Tamil 2h 14m

DeAr is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Anand Ravichandran, and produced by Nutmeg Productions. The film stars G. V. Prakash Kumar and Aishwarya Rajesh in the lead role, alongside Rohini, Kaali Venkat, Ilavarasu, and Thalaivasal Vijay. The film was officially announced in December 2022 under the tentative title Production No. 3, as it is the third production for the production house, and the official title was announced in May 2023. Principal photography...

Overall family watch Yes
Comfortable with parents? Yes

What families should know

Six content ratings

Scores run from 0 (none) to 5 (severe). Every score includes a spoiler-light explanation.

Why age 6+?

Violence, Gore & Scariness Evidence-limited estimate: none violence, gore and scariness concern. Not present
None 0/5

For DeAr, detailed scene-level evidence for violence, gore and scariness was not fully verified. The severity 0 (none) is a conservative editorial estimate derived from available catalogue genres, existing age guidance and any verified official classification. It should not be read as a claim that a specific unverified scene occurs.

Sex, Romance & Nudity Evidence-limited estimate: very mild sex, romance and nudity concern.
Very Mild 1/5

For DeAr, detailed scene-level evidence for sex, romance and nudity was not fully verified. The severity 1 (very mild) is a conservative editorial estimate derived from available catalogue genres, existing age guidance and any verified official classification. It should not be read as a claim that a specific unverified scene occurs.

Language & Abusive Words Evidence-limited estimate: none language and abusive words concern. Not present
None 0/5

For DeAr, detailed scene-level evidence for language and abusive words was not fully verified. The severity 0 (none) is a conservative editorial estimate derived from available catalogue genres, existing age guidance and any verified official classification. It should not be read as a claim that a specific unverified scene occurs.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking Evidence-limited estimate: none alcohol, drugs and smoking concern. Not present
None 0/5

For DeAr, detailed scene-level evidence for alcohol, drugs and smoking was not fully verified. The severity 0 (none) is a conservative editorial estimate derived from available catalogue genres, existing age guidance and any verified official classification. It should not be read as a claim that a specific unverified scene occurs.

Sensitive & Disturbing Themes Evidence-limited estimate: very mild sensitive or disturbing themes concern.
Very Mild 1/5

For DeAr, detailed scene-level evidence for sensitive or disturbing themes was not fully verified. The severity 1 (very mild) is a conservative editorial estimate derived from available catalogue genres, existing age guidance and any verified official classification. It should not be read as a claim that a specific unverified scene occurs.

Family Awkwardness / Watch-with-Parents Rating Evidence-limited estimate: very mild family-viewing awkwardness concern.
Very Mild Awkwardness 1/5

For DeAr, detailed scene-level evidence for family-viewing awkwardness was not fully verified. The severity 1 (very mild) is a conservative editorial estimate derived from available catalogue genres, existing age guidance and any verified official classification. It should not be read as a claim that a specific unverified scene occurs.

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Credits and facts

Movie details

Release date
11 April 2024
Runtime
134 minutes
Country
India
Languages
Tamil
Genres
Family, Drama, Romance
Director
Anand Ravichandran
Cast
G. V. Prakash Kumar, Aishwarya Rajesh, Thalaivasal Vijay
Production company
Nutmeg Productions
Certificate
U

Spoiler-free synopsis

DeAr is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Anand Ravichandran, and produced by Nutmeg Productions. The film stars G. V. Prakash Kumar and Aishwarya Rajesh in the lead role, alongside Rohini, Kaali Venkat, Ilavarasu, and Thalaivasal Vijay. The film was officially announced in December 2022 under the tentative title Production No. 3, as it is the third production for the production house, and the official title was announced in May 2023. Principal photography commenced the same month as the former month, and wrapped by early August 2023. The film has music composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, cinematography handled by Jagadeesh Sundaramoorthy, and editing by Rukesh. DeAr was theatrically released on 11 April 2024. The title "DeAr" is based on the character's names: Deepika (Aishwarya) and Arjun (Prakash Kumar).

For families

Editorial guidance

Context for discussing the story and deciding whether it fits your household.

01

Positive messages

Constructive themes or examples.

Potential constructive discussion around DeAr can focus on responsibility, empathy, perseverance and the consequences of decisions. Where the Family, Drama, Romance material creates conflict, parents can discuss safer alternatives, respectful communication and how characters respond to pressure. These are editorial discussion prompts and are not presented as claims that every theme appears explicitly in the film.

02

Negative behaviours

Conduct that may need context.

Parents should be alert to behaviour commonly associated with Family, Drama, Romance, including conflict, deception, fear, risky choices or emotionally intense exchanges where applicable. Because detailed scene-level evidence is not equally available for every 2024 title, this section avoids inventing specific acts that were not verified. Use an official CBFC classification when present and consider previewing the film for especially sensitive children.

03

Topics to discuss

Conversation starters after viewing.

Useful family discussion questions include: What motivates the main characters? Which decisions create avoidable problems? How could conflicts be handled more responsibly? Do the film's relationships model respect and consent? How does the story portray courage, loyalty, justice or forgiveness? For older children, compare dramatic entertainment choices with real-world consequences.

Final recommendation

Our family-viewing take

Suggested minimum age: 6+. The overall family verdict is yes. Children below that age may need stronger parental guidance, especially if Family, Drama, Romance includes tension, violence, fear, crime, romance or mature emotional themes. Teen suitability improves with context and discussion. Shared family viewing is recommended when parents want to address the strongest concerns.

Reviewed by With Family Editorial Team · 13 Aug 2026 · Updated 13 Aug 2026

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