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Pazhaya Vannarapettai(2016)

4.5/10
Tamil137 mins

Pazhaya Vannarapettai (2016) is a 137-minute Tamil film directed by Mohan G. Starring Prajin, Richard Rishi and Nishanth. With an audience rating of 4.5/10, Pazhaya Vannarapettai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2016.

Director:Mohan G
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
2 December 2016
Director
Mohan G
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 17m
GudVibe Rating
4.5/10

Storyline

Five friends are accused of a political murder. Police hold one friend to appease the media. His friend and an honest officer work together to find the real killer.

A friend's arrest. A race to find the real killer.

Film Details

4.5Rating
137Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date2 December 2016

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
corruptionjusticefriendshipsurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Pazhaya Vannarapettai' refers to a real, historic neighborhood in Chennai known for its washermen community.
  • Director Mohan G is also a noted cinematographer, having worked on films like 'Aadukalam' before making his directorial debut with this movie.
  • Actor Kaali Venkat, known for comic roles, played a more serious character as one of the five friends suspected in the murder.
  • The movie was shot extensively in and around Chennai, using real police station settings to add to the thriller's gritty atmosphere.
  • Despite its thriller genre, the film incorporates subtle social commentary on media pressure and police procedural challenges.
  • The project brought together a mix of established actors and relatively fresh faces from the Tamil television and theater scene.
  • It was one of several mid-2010s Tamil thrillers exploring themes of friendship under pressure from corrupt systems.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Pazhaya Vannarapettai

Frequently Asked Questions