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Vaaimai(2016)

6.5/10
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

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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.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Vaaimai

Frequently Asked Questions