Vaaimai(2016)
Vaaimai is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language legal drama film written and directed by A. Senthil Kumar. The film stars Shanthnu Bhagyaraj, Manoj K. Bharathi, Muktha George, and Goundamani. The story follows a young lawyer who defends a woman accused of helping her son assassinate a Gandhian leader. The judge decides to revive the jury system to ensure a fair trial. The film explores themes of truth, justice, and the flaws in the legal system. It received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its performances and courtroom tension. Vaaimai was released in theatres in 2016.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 8 September 2016
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A young lawyer named Sidharthan defends a mother accused of helping her son kill a Gandhian leader. The judge brings back the jury system to decide her fate. Sidharthan must prove her innocence while facing a strong prosecution and public anger.
“The truth is worth fighting for”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Vaaimai
Cast reunions in this film: Urvashi & Ramki (4 films together), Thyagarajan & Goundamani (4 films together), Urvashi & Goundamani (3 films together), Urvashi & Thyagarajan (2 films together), Ramki & Goundamani (2 films together), and Shanthnoo Bhagyaraj & Prithvi Rajan (2 films together).
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.
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Vaaimai starring Shanthanu Bhagyaraj is ready to hit the screens on September 8 as the team is on promoting the film in the social media sites. Directed by debutant A.Senthil Kumar and produced by Min…
