Sethupathi(2016)
Sethupathi is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by S. U. Arun Kumar. The film stars Vijay Sethupathi in the lead role, with Ramya Nambeeshan, Raaghavan Murugan, and Vela Ramamoorthy in supporting roles. The story follows Inspector Sethupathi, an honest police officer who investigates the murder of a fellow officer. He soon discovers that a local crime boss named Vaathiyar is responsible. The film explores themes of justice, corruption, and family. It received positive reviews for its performances, especially Vijay Sethupathi's portrayal of the principled cop. The film was a commercial success and is considered a notable entry in the cop drama genre. It was released on February 19, 2016.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, MX Player
- Theatrical Release
- 19 February 2016
- Director
- Arun Kumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Rating
- 7.2/10
Storyline
Inspector Sethupathi is a respected cop. He investigates the mysterious death of his friend. He finds out that a powerful crime boss is behind the murder. But when a suspect in his custody is shot, Sethupathi's own reputation is questioned. He must clear his name and bring the real killer to justice.
“A cop who never gives up.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Sethupathi
Cast reunions in this film: Vijay Sethupathi & Vivek Prasanna (3 films together), Vijay Sethupathi & Dinesh Krishnan B (3 films together), Vijay Sethupathi & Arun Kumar (2 films together), Vijay Sethupathi & Ramya Nambeesan (2 films together), Vijay Sethupathi & Linga (2 films together), and Vela Ramamoorthy & Vivek Prasanna (2 films together).
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.
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Checkout Hawa Hawa Video Song from Sethupathi starring Vijay Sethupathi, Remya Nambeesan and Vela Ramamoorthy in the lead roles.
