The 2024 Tamil film Boat, starring Yogi Babu in the lead role, is now streaming on Aha Tamil. The film is also alternatively available on the OTTplay Premium app. Written and directed by Chimbudeven, the film is a period survival drama based on true events. If you haven’t watched the movie yet, here are five reasons why you should stream the film this weekend.

Boat out on OTT: 5 reasons to watch Yogi Babu film

Nail-biting survival drama

By genre, Boat is a survival drama which majorly happens in a boat stranded in the middle of an ocean. The film revolves around a group of people who come from different walks of life, and parts of India, as they get into a boat, amid the Japanese bombing of India. The film is set during the pre-Independence era, and the film gives you a nail-biting experience on how the group survives, especially after they come to know that one among them is a terrorist.

Talented ensemble cast

Chimbudeven’s film is headlined by Yogi Babu, who is known for his comic timing. The actor plays a Chennai-native fisherman who owns the boat and claims his right as the son of the soil. He is also joined by actors like MS Bhaskar, Madhumitha, Chinni Jayanth, Chaams, Gouri Kishan, and others. With each of them playing a unique role, Boat’s multi-starrer cast is one of the reasons to look out for the film.

Chimbudeven’s Indian reference

Chimbudeven, who worked briefly with Shankar in Indian 2, has tucked a small reference to the film in Boat. While how the two films are connected, is something that you should watch and find out, the moment catches you by surprise.

Visual storytelling

The major portions of Boat take place in between the ocean. However, the film was shot on the waters of the coastal village of Uvari in Tiruvanamalai. The cast and crew braved challenges to shoot the film with restrictions and obstacles, which can be seen in the film. Boat’s visuals are an advantage for the film-watching experience.

A mixture of comedy and suspense

Given the film’s cast includes artists who are known for their comic timing, Boat is a perfect mixture of comedy and suspense. While the film concentrates on how the group on the boat will escape, the film is majorly driven by conversations that are a mix of both comedy and suspense.

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