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Osthe(2011)

6.5/10
Tamil157 mins

Osthe (2011) is a 157-minute Tamil film directed by Dharani. Starring Silambarasan, Richa Gangopadhyay and Jithan Ramesh. With an audience rating of 6.5/10 and a flop verdict at the box office, Osthe stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2011.

Director:Dharani
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefulfunny
Where to watch:
SNSun NXTfrom 8 Feb 2012

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Sun NXT
OTT Release Date
8 February 2012
Theatrical Release
8 December 2011
Director
Dharani
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 37m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A man resents his stepfather and half-brother. After becoming a police officer, he angers a corrupt local politician. The politician then exploits the conflict between the stepbrothers to carry out his own criminal schemes.

Family feud turns deadly when a corrupt politician pulls the strings.

Film Details

6.5Rating
157Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date8 December 2011
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsThimmiri · Policewala Dabang · Osthi

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalsuspensefulfunny
Themes
familyrevengecorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Osthe' is a slang term in Tamil that roughly means 'tough guy' or 'rowdy'.
  • This was the second collaboration between actor Silambarasan and director Dharani after their successful film 'Dhool'.
  • A major action sequence involving a helicopter was filmed at the real-life Madras Christian College campus in Chennai.
  • The character played by Sonu Sood was reportedly inspired by a mix of real-life local political figures from Tamil Nadu.
  • The film's soundtrack by D. Imman became popular, with the song 'Kannana Kanney' achieving hit status.
  • Despite mixed reviews, the film had a strong opening at the box office, especially in rural centres.
  • A scene where the hero lifts a heavy stone roller was performed by Silambarasan without a body double, as per reports from the set.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Osthe

Actor-Velan and Balan's Father19 films
Selvam-Velan and Balan's Father18 films
Velan and Balan's Father-Velan and Balan's Mother14 films
Velan and Balan's Father-Minister Kalaipandian14 films
Nirmala's Father-Velan and Balan's Father11 films
Velan and Balan's Father-Actor11 films
Nirmala's Father-Velan and Balan's Mother10 films
Selvam-Nirmala's Father7 films
Selvam-Minister Kalaipandian7 films
Actor-Minister Kalaipandian7 films
Nirmala's Father-Minister Kalaipandian6 films
Velan and Balan's Father-Actor5 films
Director-Director of Photography4 films
Velan and Balan's Father-Director2 films
Velan and Balan's Father-Director of Photography2 films

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