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Vaigai Express(2017)

4.7/10
Tamil130 mins

Vaigai Express (2017) is a 130-minute Tamil film directed by Shaji Kailas. Starring Iniya. With an audience rating of 4.7/10, Vaigai Express stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2017.

Director:Shaji Kailas
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
24 March 2017
Director
Shaji Kailas
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 10m
GudVibe Rating
4.7/10

Storyline

A police officer investigates the murders of three women. Each woman was killed by a different person for a different reason. He works to solve the connected case.

Three killers. Three victims. One detective connects the dots.

Film Details

4.7Rating
130Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date24 March 2017

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
justicecorruptionidentityfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title references a real train route, the Vaigai Express, which runs between Chennai and Madurai.
  • This was director Shaji Kailas's first Tamil film after a long and successful career in Malayalam cinema.
  • Actress Aishwarya Rajesh played a dual role, portraying two of the three murdered women in the story.
  • The movie's plot structure of three interconnected murders is an adaptation of the 2015 Malayalam film 'Nirnayakam'.
  • Despite its thriller genre, the film incorporates strong social commentary on violence against women.
  • Cinematographer S. Kumar used distinct color palettes to differentiate the stories of the three victims.
  • The film had a limited theatrical release and quickly moved to television and streaming platforms.

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