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Kidaari(2016)

6.2/10
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.

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

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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.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Kidaari

Frequently Asked Questions