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3(2012)

7.3/10
Tamil145 mins

3 (2012) is a 145-minute Tamil film directed by Aishwarya R. Dhanush . Starring Dhanush, Shruti Haasan and Badava Gopi. With an audience rating of 7.3/10, 3 stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2012.

Mood:
emotionalsuspensefuldark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
30 March 2012
Director
Aishwarya R. Dhanush
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 25m
GudVibe Rating
7.3/10

Storyline

A couple falls in love in high school and later marries. After the husband unexpectedly takes his own life, his grieving wife is left confused and seeks to uncover the reasons behind his sudden death.

A love story with a secret he took to his grave.

Film Details

7.3Rating
145Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date30 March 2012
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalsuspensefuldark
Themes
loveidentityfamilyjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title '3' refers to the three stages of the main character's life: school, college, and adulthood.
  • This was the directorial debut of Aishwarya R. Dhanush, who is the daughter of superstar Rajinikanth.
  • The hit song 'Why This Kolaveri Di' was originally composed for this film and went viral before the movie's release.
  • Actor Dhanush, the male lead, is also the husband of the director Aishwarya.
  • The film's plot explores the sensitive topic of bipolar disorder, which was uncommon in mainstream Tamil cinema at the time.
  • Despite mixed reviews, the movie was a commercial success, partly driven by the popularity of its music.
  • Cinematographer Velraj, who worked on this film, later became a successful director in Tamil cinema.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in 3

Frequently Asked Questions