
Vaaimai(2016)
Tamil95 mins
Vaaimai (2016) is a 95-minute Tamil film. Starring Shanthnoo Bhagyaraj and Goundamani. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Vaaimai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2016.
Mood:
suspensefulemotionaldark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 8 September 2016
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A judge decides to use a jury to determine the fate of a woman. She is accused of helping her son assassinate a peaceful political leader. The jury must decide whether she should be executed or set free.
“Justice on trial. A mother's fate in the hands of strangers.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
95Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date8 September 2016
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
suspensefulemotionaldark
Themes
justicecorruptionfamilyidentity
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Vaaimai' translates to 'Voice' in English, reflecting the jury's role in giving a voice to justice.
- Director A. Senthil Kumar is better known as a cinematographer, having worked on films like 'Mynaa' and 'Komban'.
- The story is inspired by real-life debates about India's legal system, though it uses a fictional case to explore them.
- It was shot primarily in courtroom settings, with limited outdoor scenes to maintain a tense, claustrophobic atmosphere.
- The film had a very limited theatrical release and is more widely known through television broadcasts and streaming platforms.
- Actor Livingston, who plays a key role, is also a popular comedian in Tamil cinema, making his serious performance here notable.
- The plot references historical Gandhian leaders, but the character assassinated in the film is fictional, not based on a real person.









