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Wagah(2016)

6.5/10
Tamil131 mins

Wagah (2016) is a 131-minute Tamil film directed by G. N. R. Kumaravelan. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Wagah stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2016.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
12 August 2016
Director
G. N. R. Kumaravelan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 11m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A soldier is captured and held in a secret prison camp in Pakistan. He must find a way to escape, save his girlfriend, and make it back home to India.

A soldier's love fuels his fight for freedom.

Film Details

6.5Rating
131Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date12 August 2016

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivallovejusticecorruption
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Wagah' refers to the famous border crossing between India and Pakistan where a daily flag-lowering ceremony takes place.
  • Director G. N. R. Kumaravelan is also known for his earlier film 'Mynaa', which was a romantic drama, making 'Wagah' a shift to a more action-oriented genre.
  • Actor Vikram Prabhu, who plays the lead, is the grandson of legendary Tamil actor Sivaji Ganesan, continuing a family legacy in cinema.
  • The movie faced some delays in release due to challenges in coordinating shoots involving border and military-themed sequences.
  • Parts of the film were shot in realistic, rugged terrains to depict the border setting, adding to the visual authenticity of the story.
  • The plot draws inspiration from real-life incidents and tensions at the India-Pakistan border, though it is a fictional story.
  • Despite its patriotic theme, the film had a moderate box office performance compared to other major Tamil releases in 2016.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Wagah

Frequently Asked Questions