
Varnam(2011)
Tamil106 mins
Varnam (2011) is a 106-minute Tamil film directed by S. M. Raju. Starring Giri, Ashwatha and Monica. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Varnam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2011.
Director:S. M. Raju
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 7 October 2011
- Director
- S. M. Raju
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A teenager named Mani realizes that his family's privilege comes at a cost. His uncle exploits poor farmers, while a teacher challenges Mani's own prejudices. The story follows his inner conflict and the violent fallout from his thoughtless actions.
“A boy's privilege sparks a village's violent reckoning.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
106Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date7 October 2011
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
corruptionjusticeidentityfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1

G
GiriMani
→#2A
AshwathaThangam
→#3M
MonicaKavitha
→#4
Sampath RajDurai
→#5A
AathishActor
→#6
Vijay SethupathiMuthu
→#7S
S. M. RajuDirector
→#8
#9G
GiridharanActor
→I
Isaac Thomas KottukapallyMusic Composer
→#10
R
Rajendran SivasankaranCrew
→#11
K
Krishna DavinciCrew
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Varnam' refers to the classical Carnatic music composition structure, metaphorically representing the film's layered social themes.
- Actor Vijay Sethupathi, who plays a supporting role, was still early in his career and not yet a major star when this film was released.
- Director S. M. Raju also served as the film's producer, aiming to create a socially conscious project on a modest budget.
- The movie was shot extensively in rural Tamil Nadu to authentically depict its village setting and caste-based conflicts.
- It features a cameo appearance by veteran actor Sampath Raj, known for his character roles in Tamil and Kannada cinema.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by S. Thaman, who was becoming a prominent music director in South Indian films around that time.
- Despite its critical themes, 'Varnam' had a limited theatrical release and is considered a lesser-known independent drama.