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Yuddham Sei(2011)

7.6/10
Tamil150 minstheatrical

Yuddham Sei is a 2011 Tamil-language neo-noir mystery thriller film written and directed by Mysskin. The film stars Cheran as Senior Inspector J. Krishnan, alongside debutant Dipa Shah, Y. G. Mahendran, Lakshmy Ramakrishnan, and Jayaprakash. The story follows a CB-CID officer investigating a series of severed arms found in boxes across Chennai. His investigation leads him to a corrupt police racket that kidnaps and rapes young girls. The film is noted for its atmospheric noir style, complex narrative structure, and emotional depth. It received positive reviews for its performances and direction. The film was released on 4 February 2011 and was later remade in Kannada as Gharshane (2014).

Director:Mysskin
Filmed In:Chennai
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Hotstar, Eros Now
Theatrical Release
3 February 2011
Director
Mysskin
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 30m
Rating
7.6/10

Storyline

A CB-CID officer named J. Krishnan investigates a series of severed arms found in cardboard boxes. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a network of corrupt cops and wealthy men who kidnap and rape young girls. His own sister is missing, and the case becomes personal.

Wage war against the system.

Film Details

7.6Rating
150Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date3 February 2011
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsYutham Sei
Filmed InChennai

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
revengejusticecorruptionfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability4

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Yuddham Sei

Cast reunions in this film: Jayaprakash & Lakshmy Ramakrishnan (6 films together), Jayaprakash & Cheran (5 films together), Jayaprakash & Shrushti Dange (3 films together), Krishna Kumar & K (3 films together), Jayaprakash & G. Marimuthu (2 films together), and Cheran & Lakshmy Ramakrishnan (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Yuddham Sei' translates to 'Make War', but the director Mysskin has said it also means 'Do Your Duty' in a deeper sense.
  • Mysskin himself played a small cameo as a blind man in the film, a role he often includes in his movies as a signature.
  • The movie was shot in just 45 days, which is considered a very short schedule for a Tamil thriller of its scale.
  • Composer Ilaiyaraaja's background score used unconventional sounds like glass breaking and metal scraping to create tension.
  • The film was inspired by real-life unsolved criminal cases that Mysskin read about in Tamil newspapers.
  • Actor Cheran, known for serious roles, performed his own stunts in the action sequences without a body double.
  • Despite critical praise, the film had a limited theatrical release and later gained a cult following on DVD and television.

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