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Yaaruku Theriyum(2012)

4.8/10
Tamil mins

Yaaruku Theriyum (2012) is a Tamil film directed by Kalabhavan Mani. With an audience rating of 4.8/10, Yaaruku Theriyum stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2012.

Mood:
suspensefuldarkemotional
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
2 November 2012
Director
Kalabhavan Mani
Language
Tamil
GudVibe Rating
4.8/10

Storyline

Six people wake up trapped in a warehouse with no memory of how they got there. As they try to piece together their pasts, they must also deal with their rising fear and confusion.

Six strangers. One locked room. No memory.

Film Details

4.8Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date2 November 2012
Also Known AsYarukku Theriyum · Challenge · 120 Minutes

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefuldarkemotional
Themes
survivalidentitycorruptionjustice
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was shot in just 15 days, primarily within a single warehouse set to maintain a claustrophobic feel.
  • Director Ganesan Kamaraj was also a practicing lawyer, making this his debut and only feature film.
  • The movie's plot of strangers waking up with amnesia drew comparisons to the Hollywood film 'Unknown'.
  • It featured a mix of newcomers and character actors, with no major star to anchor the promotional campaign.
  • The thriller was part of a wave of low-budget, single-location Tamil films experimenting with narrative in the early 2010s.
  • Critical reception was mixed, with some praising the novel premise but others noting its limited commercial appeal.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Yaaruku Theriyum

Frequently Asked Questions