
Arthanaari(2016)
Tamil138 mins
Arthanaari (2016) is a 138-minute Tamil film directed by Sundarra Elangovan. With an audience rating of 6.3/10, Arthanaari stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2016.
Director:Sundarra Elangovan
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 8 July 2016
- Director
- Sundarra Elangovan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
A police officer and her partner search for the leader of a criminal group. This gang takes advantage of vulnerable children and their families.
“A cop's hunt for a predator stealing children's futures.”
Film Details
6.3Rating
138Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date8 July 2016
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
corruptionjusticefamilysurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.3/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film's director, Sundarra Elangovan, is also a well-known Tamil novelist and short story writer.
- The movie was shot in a very short schedule, primarily in and around Chennai and a few rural locations.
- Actor Suresh played the antagonist, a departure from his usual comedic or supporting roles in Tamil cinema.
- The film's plot involving child exploitation was considered a bold and socially relevant theme for a mainstream thriller.
- Despite its serious subject, the movie included commercial elements like songs and a romantic subplot to appeal to a wider audience.
- The title 'Arthanari' is a traditional Tamil name, but its specific symbolic connection to the film's plot is not widely explained.
- The film had a limited theatrical release and is more commonly found on digital streaming platforms today.




