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Jarugandi(2018)

6.5/10
Tamil136 mins

Jarugandi (2018) is a 136-minute Tamil film directed by A. N. Pitchumani. With an audience rating of 6.5/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Jarugandi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2018.

Mood:
funnysuspensefulemotional
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 26 Oct 2018

Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube Movies
OTT Release Date
26 October 2018
Theatrical Release
26 October 2018
Director
A. N. Pitchumani
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 16m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A young man gets into trouble for making fake documents to make money. When a police officer demands a large bribe to let him go, the desperate man kidnaps a girl, making his situation much worse.

A desperate lie spirals into a dangerous kidnapping.

Film Details

6.5Rating
136Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date26 October 2018
Also Known AsJarukandi

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysuspensefulemotional
Themes
corruptionsurvivallovejustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Jarugandi' is a colloquial Tamil phrase meaning 'Let it happen' or 'Let it go', reflecting the protagonist's carefree attitude.
  • Director Pitchumani is also a lyricist and wrote the song 'Kadhal Vandhuchu' for this film, which was composed by Ganesh Raghavendra.
  • The movie was shot in just 25 days, a notably short schedule for a feature film, to keep production costs low.
  • Actor Mime Gopi, known for villain roles, plays a cop in this film, a slight shift from his usual characters at the time.
  • The film's plot involving forged documents was inspired by real-life news reports about similar scams in Tamil Nadu.
  • It was one of the early Tamil films to be shot extensively in and around the suburban areas of Chennai to give a local, grounded feel.
  • The comedy track in the film was largely improvised by the supporting cast during the shoot to add spontaneity.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Jarugandi

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