
Kidaari(2016)
Tamil139 mins
Kidaari (2016) is a 139-minute Tamil film directed by Prasath Murugesan. Starring M. Sasikumar, Nikhila Vimal and Vela Ramamoorthy. With an audience rating of 6.2/10, Kidaari stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2016.
Director:Prasath Murugesan
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 2 September 2016
- Director
- Prasath Murugesan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.2/10
Storyline
A village leader is discovered badly injured. His loyal assistant must investigate which of the leader's many enemies is responsible for the attack.
“A loyal friend hunts a killer among enemies.”
Film Details
6.2Rating
139Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date2 September 2016
Also Known AsKidari
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.2/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's director Prasath Murugesan is the son of veteran lyricist and director Murugesan.
- Actor Sasikumar, known for rural action roles, also produced the film under his company Company Productions.
- The movie's music was composed by D. Imman, who used folk instruments to match the village setting.
- It was shot extensively in real village locations around Madurai to capture an authentic atmosphere.
- The story revolves around a 'man Friday', a term for a loyal helper, which is a key plot point.
- Despite the action genre, the film includes a romantic subplot typical of many commercial Tamil films of that era.
- The climax and investigation plot were compared by some reviewers to classic whodunit mystery structures.







