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Kazhugu(2012)

6.9/10
Tamil mins

Kazhugu (2012) is a Tamil film directed by Sathyasiva. Starring Vijayalakshmi Agathiyan, Bindu Madhavi and Thambi Ramaiah. With an audience rating of 6.9/10, Kazhugu stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2012.

Director:Sathyasiva
Mood:
darkfunnyemotional
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
16 March 2012
Director
Sathyasiva
Language
Tamil
GudVibe Rating
6.9/10

Storyline

Three friends work together handling dead bodies. The story follows their daily lives, showing both the happy and difficult moments they face in this unusual job.

Three friends. One grim job. Endless dark comedy.

Film Details

6.9Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date16 March 2012
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known Asகழுகு · Eagle

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkfunnyemotional
Themes
friendshipsurvivalfamilyidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingepisodic
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kazhugu' means vulture, symbolizing the characters' grim job of handling dead bodies.
  • Director Sathyasiva worked as an assistant director for several years before making his directorial debut with this film.
  • Actor Krishna, who played one of the leads, is the son of veteran Tamil actor-director R. Parthiban.
  • The movie was shot in and around Chennai, using real locations to create a gritty, authentic feel.
  • It features a cameo by actor Sathyaraj, who is known for his roles in many Tamil commercial films.
  • The film's background score was composed by S. Thaman, who is a popular music director in South Indian cinema.
  • Despite being a thriller with dark humor, the movie includes scenes highlighting social issues related to poverty and death.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Kazhugu

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