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Joker(2016)

6.9/10
Tamil130 mins

Joker (2016) is a 130-minute Tamil film directed by Raju Murugan. With an audience rating of 6.9/10, Joker stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2016.

Director:Raju Murugan
Mood:
darkemotionalinspiring
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
12 August 2016
Director
Raju Murugan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 10m
GudVibe Rating
6.9/10

Storyline

A villager declares himself the country's president. He begins to challenge the unfairness and problems he sees around him in his community.

A simple man declares himself president to fight injustice.

Film Details

6.9Rating
130Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date12 August 2016

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalinspiring
Themes
corruptionjusticeidentityfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Joker' refers to a wild card in a deck, symbolising the unpredictable hero.
  • Director Raju Murugan wrote the script after being inspired by real-life social activists in Tamil Nadu.
  • Actor Guru Somasundaram, who plays the lead, had to learn a specific rural dialect for his role.
  • The movie was shot mostly in and around Chennai, using real villages to show authentic settings.
  • It includes direct references to political events in India, like the 2011 anti-corruption movement.
  • The film had a low budget but won critical praise for its bold storytelling and social message.
  • A subplot involves a fictional 'Ministry of Laughter', a satirical take on government departments.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Joker

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