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Vazhakku Enn 18/9(2012)

7.4/10
Tamil115 mins

Vazhakku Enn 18/9 (2012) is a 115-minute Tamil film directed by Balaji Sakthivel. Starring Sri, Mithun Murali and Urmila Mahanta. With an audience rating of 7.4/10, Vazhakku Enn 18/9 stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2012.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Hotstar, Prime Video
Theatrical Release
4 May 2012
Director
Balaji Sakthivel
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 55m
GudVibe Rating
7.4/10

Storyline

A young man named Venu works at a small street shop. He has feelings for Jyothi, who works as a maid in a nearby building. Before he can tell her how he feels, she is hurt in an accident, and Venu is taken into custody by the police.

Love's chance lost in a moment of fate.

Film Details

7.4Rating
115Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date4 May 2012
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsVazhakku Enn 18-9 · Premalo Padithe

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
lovejusticecorruptionsurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title refers to Section 18/9 of the Indian Penal Code, which deals with wrongful restraint.
  • Director Balaji Sakthivel used many first-time actors to bring a raw, realistic feel to the movie.
  • The story was partly inspired by real-life incidents of class conflict and injustice in urban Tamil Nadu.
  • The film was shot on a very low budget, mostly using natural lighting and real locations.
  • It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil in 2012.
  • The movie's climax was reportedly filmed in a single, continuous take to increase tension.
  • Actor Mithun Murali, who played Venu, was a newcomer and was selected through an audition process.

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