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Richie(2017)

6.6/10
Tamil3600 mins

Richie (2017) is a 3600-minute Tamil film directed by Gautham Ramachandran. With an audience rating of 6.6/10, Richie stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2017.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
8 December 2017
Director
Gautham Ramachandran
Language
Tamil
Runtime
60h
GudVibe Rating
6.6/10

Storyline

A journalist investigates a mysterious event by talking to several people connected to it. Their stories reveal how their lives are linked to the incident and to each other. The search for the truth ties all their fates together.

One story. Six sides. Who's telling the truth?

Film Details

6.6Rating
3600Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date8 December 2017

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionjusticeidentityfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingnon-linear
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film is a Tamil remake of the Kannada movie 'Ulidavaru Kandanthe', which was also directed by its original director Rakshit Shetty.
  • Actor Nivin Pauly made his Tamil debut with this film, playing the titular character Richie.
  • The movie was shot extensively in and around the coastal town of Mangalore to capture its specific atmosphere.
  • Director Gautham Ramachandran chose a non-linear narrative structure, telling the story from multiple character viewpoints.
  • The film's soundtrack was composed by Santhosh Narayanan, known for his work in other gritty Tamil films like 'Jigarthanda'.
  • Despite its star cast, the movie had a relatively low-key theatrical release and moderate box office performance.
  • Some scenes required the actors to perform in the local Tulu language, adding authenticity to the coastal setting.

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