Junga(2018)
Junga is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by Gokul. The film stars Vijay Sethupathi in a triple role as Don Junga, his father Ranga, and his grandfather Linga. Sayyeshaa plays Yazhini, and Madonna Sebastian appears in a cameo as Thoppuli. The story follows a bus conductor who becomes a miserly don to buy back his family's lost theatre. He travels to Paris to kidnap a wealthy man's daughter, but gets caught up with the Italian mafia. The film is a spoof on gangster dramas, blending comedy with family emotions. It received mixed reviews but was praised for Vijay Sethupathi's performance and Yogi Babu's comedy. The music was composed by Siddharth Vipin. The film was released on 27 July 2018.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, ZEE5, Amazon Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex
- OTT Release Date
- 27 July 2018
- Theatrical Release
- 27 July 2018
- Director
- Gokul
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 37m
- Rating
- 6.0/10
Storyline
A bus conductor named Junga becomes a stingy don. He wants to buy back his family's old theatre. To do that, he must kidnap a rich man's daughter in Paris. But the Italian mafia gets in his way.
“A stingy don's wild ride.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Junga
Cast reunions in this film: Vijay Sethupathi & Madonna Sebastian (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Junga' is a playful nod to the popular Tamil slang for a stylish, flamboyant person, fitting the protagonist's transformation.
- Director Gokul originally planned a different project but switched to this script to re-team with Vijay Sethupathi after their successful 'Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara'.
- The iconic 'movie hall' set was a major construction, built from scratch to resemble a classic single-screen Tamil theatre of the 1980s.
- Composer Sam C.S. used a distinctive, retro-inspired synth score to enhance the film's quirky, period comedy feel.
- A minor box office performer, its cult popularity grew later through television and digital streaming repeats.
- The character's signature miserly trait was heavily improvised by Vijay Sethupathi, adding many unscripted comedic moments.
- The climax was shot in a real, now-defunct single-screen theatre in Chennai to capture authentic nostalgia.
