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Vada Chennai (2018)

8.0/10
Tamil166 mins

Vada Chennai (2018) is a 166-minute Tamil film directed by Vetrimaaran. With an audience rating of 8.0/10, Vada Chennai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2018.

Director:Vetrimaaran
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
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Theatrical Release
17 October 2018
Director
Vetrimaaran
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 46m
GudVibe Rating
8.0/10

Storyline

A young man who plays carrom gets caught up in a dangerous feud between two rival gangsters in his neighborhood. He must navigate the rising violence and try to survive.

A game of carrom turns into a fight for survival.

Film Details

8.0Rating
166Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date17 October 2018
Also Known AsVadachennai · Chennai Central

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalcorruptionidentityjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitycomplex
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability4

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Cast & Crew

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Trivia

  • The film was shot in real locations in North Chennai, including the slums, to capture authentic local life.
  • Director Vetrimaaran spent nearly 10 years researching and developing the script for this movie.
  • Actor Dhanush learned to play carrom professionally for his role, practicing for several months.
  • The movie is the first part of a planned trilogy, with the second part already announced.
  • The film's background score uses traditional folk music styles native to the North Chennai region.
  • Many local residents from the area were cast as extras to add realism to the crowd scenes.
  • The title 'Vada Chennai' translates to 'North Chennai,' highlighting the film's specific setting.

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