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Arthanaari(2016)

6.3/10
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.

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

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Cast & Crew

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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.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Arthanaari

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