Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru(2016)
Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru, also promoted as D-16, is an Tamil thriller film directed by Karthick Naren, starring Rahman in the leading role.\r\n\r\nThe film’s plot involves a police officer and his assistant in a murder investigation which is tied up with several events that links up with many people to involve in that murder.
Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru is streaming on Vi Movies and TV and Hotstar.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Vi Movies and TV, Hotstar, Zee5
- Theatrical Release
- 29 December 2016
- Director
- Karthick Naren
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Rating
- 8.0/10
Storyline
A retired police officer recalls the investigation that ended his career. The case left him physically injured and forced him off the force.
“A case that cost him everything. The truth will cost more.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru
Cast reunions in this film: Rahman & Delhi Ganesh (4 films together), Ashwin Kumar & Delhi Ganesh (2 films together), and Jakes Bejoy & Karthick Naren (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in just 18 days on a very small budget of around 50 lakh rupees.
- Director Karthick Naren was only 21 years old when he wrote and directed this feature film.
- The movie's title, 'Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru', translates to 'The Sixteen Extremities' in English.
- Actor Rahman, who plays the lead, was also the film's presenter, helping to get it released.
- The entire movie was shot in and around Coimbatore, using many real locations to keep costs low.
- It was initially released with limited shows but gained a wide release due to strong word-of-mouth praise.
- The film's success is often cited as inspiring a wave of young, independent filmmakers in Tamil cinema.
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