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Sethupathi(2016)

7.2/10
Tamil122 mins

Sethupathi (2016) is a 122-minute Tamil film directed by Arun Kumar. Starring TSR, Remya Nambeesan and Raaghavan Murugan. With an audience rating of 7.2/10, Sethupathi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2016.

Director:Arun Kumar
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
19 February 2016
Director
Arun Kumar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 2m
GudVibe Rating
7.2/10

Storyline

A police inspector investigates the murder of a fellow officer. He arrests a powerful man for the crime, but a related incident threatens to destroy his career.

A cop's pursuit of justice could end his career.

Film Details

7.2Rating
122Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date19 February 2016
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
justicecorruptionfamilyrevenge
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was initially titled 'Sethupathi IPS' but was shortened to just 'Sethupathi' before release.
  • Director S. U. Arunkumar wrote the script specifically with actor Vijay Sethupathi in mind for the lead role.
  • The movie's climax was shot in a single, continuous 11-minute take, which was a technical challenge for the crew.
  • Actress Remya Nambeesan, who plays the female lead, learned to ride a scooter for the first time for a key scene in the film.
  • The character name 'Vaathiyar', meaning teacher, was chosen to contrast the villain's authoritative yet corrupt nature.
  • The film's background score uses a recurring motif of a ticking clock to build tension during investigation scenes.
  • Despite being a thriller, the movie includes subtle references to Tamil folk proverbs in its dialogue.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Sethupathi

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