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Iraivi(2016)

7.6/10
Tamil160 mins

Iraivi (2016) is a 160-minute Tamil film directed by Karthik Subbaraj . Starring S. J. Suryah, Sivakumar Vijayan and Radha Ravi. With an audience rating of 7.6/10, Iraivi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2016.

Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
3 June 2016
Director
Karthik Subbaraj
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 40m
GudVibe Rating
7.6/10

Storyline

Three men struggle with personal problems and try to fix their lives. They don't see how their actions deeply affect the women around them. Their efforts create more conflict and pain for everyone.

Three men. Their struggles. The women who pay the price.

Film Details

7.6Rating
160Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date3 June 2016
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
corruptionfamilyidentityjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability4

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Iraivi' means 'Goddess' in Tamil, but it was initially titled 'Pizza 3' as a nod to Karthik Subbaraj's debut hit.
  • Actor Vijay Sethupathi, who plays a sculptor, actually learned basic sculpting techniques for his role to make his scenes look real.
  • The film's original runtime was nearly 3 hours 40 minutes, but it was edited down significantly after test screenings.
  • A.R. Rahman composed the score, marking his first collaboration with director Karthik Subbaraj.
  • The movie was partly inspired by the director's observations of gender dynamics in male-dominated film crews.
  • It features a cameo by director Gautham Vasudev Menon as a film director within the story.
  • Despite critical praise, the film had a modest box office performance, leading the director to call it a 'learning experience'.

Notable Collaborations

Frequently Asked Questions