96 is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by C. Prem Kumar and starring Vijay Sethupathi and Trisha Krishnan. The film follows Ram (played by Vijay Sethupathi), a travel photographer who returns to his hometown after many years and reunites with his schoolmates for a reunion. As Ram walks down memory lane, he is reminded of Janaki "Janu" Devi (played by Trisha Krishnan), his high school sweetheart, and the love he harbored for her throughout their school days.
As Ram and Janu reconnect after so many years, they reminisce about their past and question whether they could have had a future together. The film explores themes of love, loss, regret, and nostalgia. The title of the film, 96, refers to the year in which Ram and Janu were in the ninth grade together.
The film received critical acclaim for its realistic portrayal of love and nostalgia. Vijay Sethupathi and Trisha Krishnan's performances were particularly praised, with their chemistry on screen being one of the highlights of the film. Additionally, the film's music, composed by Govind Vasantha, received widespread critical acclaim and became extremely popular.
Overall, 96 is a poignant and heartfelt film that captures the essence of first love and the bittersweet memories that come with it.