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Oru Kidayin Karunai Manu(2017)

7.4/10
Tamil121 mins

Oru Kidayin Karunai Manu (2017) is a 121-minute Tamil film directed by Suresh Sangaiah. With an audience rating of 7.4/10, Oru Kidayin Karunai Manu stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2017.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
2 June 2017
Director
Suresh Sangaiah
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 1m
GudVibe Rating
7.4/10

Storyline

A village group travels to a nearby village with a newlywed couple and a goat for a sacrifice. Their trip takes a dark turn when an accident occurs on a remote road, and a local man is found dead. The story explores the consequences of this event.

A sacrifice turns deadly on a remote road.

Film Details

7.4Rating
121Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date2 June 2017
Also Known AsOru Kidaayin Karunai Manu

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was shot in just 18 days, mostly using natural light to keep the production simple and realistic.
  • It was the first feature film for director Suresh Sangaiah, who previously worked as an assistant director.
  • The story is inspired by real-life village disputes and rituals the director observed while growing up in rural Tamil Nadu.
  • Many actors in the film were non-professionals or newcomers from local theatre groups to add authenticity.
  • The movie's title translates to 'A Goat's Mercy Petition', directly linking to the central sacrificial animal in the plot.
  • It was screened at several international film festivals, including the Mumbai Film Festival, where it received critical praise.
  • The entire film is set in a single day, following the characters from morning until the accident at night.

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