
Joker(2016)
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
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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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.9/10Rating
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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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