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Visaranai(2016)

8.3/10
Tamil106 mins

Visaranai (2016) is a 106-minute Tamil film directed by Vetrimaaran. With an audience rating of 8.3/10, Visaranai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2016.

Director:Vetrimaaran
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Netflix
Theatrical Release
5 February 2016
Director
Vetrimaaran
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 46m
GudVibe Rating
8.3/10

Storyline

Pandi and his friends are migrant workers in another state. Police arrest them for a crime they did not commit. They are then trapped in a brutal system where the powerful abuse those who have no voice.

Innocent men. Corrupt cops. No way out.

Film Details

8.3Rating
106Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date5 February 2016
Also Known AsVisaranai · Interrogation · Visaaranai

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingintense
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withfriends
Violence5
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film is based on the real-life experiences of auto driver M. Chandrakumar, as told in his novel 'Lock Up'.
  • It was the first Tamil film to be screened in the 'Orrizonti' competition section of the Venice Film Festival.
  • Director Vetrimaaran used many first-time actors for the roles of the four main friends to create a raw, authentic feel.
  • The film's budget was so tight that the director and lead actor Dinesh used their own cars for some production needs.
  • Much of the police station torture scenes were shot in a single, cramped real location to increase the feeling of claustrophobia.
  • The film faced censorship challenges in India for its harsh portrayal of police brutality and the judicial system.
  • It won three National Film Awards, including Best Feature Film in Tamil and Best Supporting Actor for Samuthirakani.

Notable Collaborations

Frequently Asked Questions