Nedunchalai(highway) is a 2014 Tamil film crimeromancedrama written and directed by N. Krishna and produced by C. Soundarajan. The film features Aari and Sshivada in the lead roles, with Prashant Narayanan in another pivotal role. The film released on 28 March 2014.
The film was announced in February 2012 with director N. Krishna, of Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006) fame, choosing to move on to his next venture instead of waiting for his long pending project Yen Ippadi Mayakkinai? to release.Aari, who appeared in Rettaisuzhi (2010) and Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey (2012) was cast in the male lead role, with Sshivada, who has appeared in Malayalam films pairing opposite him. Prashant Narayanan was also signed on to play a pivotal role in the film, as were supporting actors Thambi Ramiah and VTV Ganesh. The title was revealed to be Nedunchalai in March 2012 with the makers adamant that the title did not clash with another project titled Desiya Nedunchalai during the period.