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Eli (2015)

7.2/10
Tamil154 mins

Eli (2015) is a 154-minute Tamil film directed by Yuvaraj Dhayalan. Starring Sadha, Bava Lakshmanan and Vadivelu. With an audience rating of 7.2/10, Eli stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2015.

Mood:
funnysuspensefuluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
19 June 2015
Director
Yuvaraj Dhayalan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 34m
GudVibe Rating
7.2/10

Storyline

A small-time thief gets a deal from a police officer. He must go undercover and join a smuggling gang. His job is to secretly gather proof of their crimes.

A thief must outsmart the very gang he's trying to join.

Film Details

7.2Rating
154Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date19 June 2015
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysuspensefuluplifting
Themes
corruptionfriendshipjusticeidentity
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence2
Emotion2
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Eli' means 'rat' in Tamil, symbolising the main character's role as an informant.
  • Director Yuvaraj Dhayalan is also a popular dialogue writer, having worked on films like 'Siva Manasula Sakthi'.
  • The movie was shot in just 35 days, a very short schedule for a Tamil film at the time.
  • Actor Jai, who plays the lead, performed many of his own stunts, including chase sequences.
  • The comedy track involving supporting characters was largely improvised during filming.
  • Despite being a comedy, the film includes several homages to classic Tamil gangster movies.
  • The soundtrack by N. R. Raghunanthan features a folk-inspired song that became popular in rural areas.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Eli

Frequently Asked Questions