Rubaai(2017)
Tamil119 mins
Rubaai (2017) is a 119-minute Tamil film directed by Anbazhagan. With an audience rating of 4.5/10, Rubaai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2017.
Director:Anbazhagan
Mood:
suspensefulemotionaldark
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 July 2017
- Director
- Anbazhagan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
Two lorry drivers flee to Chennai, running from a loan shark. They try to make quick money to pay back their debt, but that only brings more danger. The story follows how they deal with the trouble and try to settle their loan.
“Two friends. One debt. A dangerous race for cash.”
Film Details
4.5Rating
119Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date14 July 2017
Also Known AsRupaai · Sauda Naqad
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
suspensefulemotionaldark
Themes
survivalfriendshipcorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's director M. Anbazhagan previously worked as an assistant director to filmmaker A. Venkatesh.
- Actor Karunakaran, known for his comedic roles, played a serious character as one of the lorry drivers.
- The movie's title 'Rubaai' is a Tamil word referring to a quatrain, a four-line poem, hinting at the story's structure.
- Parts of the film were shot in the bustling Koyambedu market area in Chennai to show the drivers' urban struggles.
- The soundtrack was composed by N. R. Raghunanthan, who is also a popular playback singer in the industry.
- Despite being an action thriller, the film incorporates a significant romantic subplot for the lead character.
- The story highlights the informal loan system among private financiers, a common issue in some parts of Tamil Nadu.