Kolaigaran(2019)
Tamil110 mins
A crime thriller film directed by Andrew Louis, starring Vijay Antony and Arjun Sarja in the lead roles.
Director:Andrew Louis
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- JioHotstar, Zee5
- OTT Release Date
- 5 June 2019
- Theatrical Release
- 7 June 2019
- Director
- Andrew Louis
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Rating
- 6.9/10
Storyline
A man is murdered. A detective thinks a young woman and her mother did it. But their neighbor steps forward and confesses to the crime, making everyone question who is telling the truth.
“Who is the real killer? Everyone claims it's them.”
Film Details
6.9Rating
110Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date7 June 2019
Also Known AsKolaikaran · Kolaikkaran · Killer · Kolaigaaran
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
revengejusticecorruptionfamily
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability4
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kolaigaran
Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Mayilsamy (11 films together), Arjun & Seetha (9 films together), Nassar & Arjun (7 films together), Nassar & John Vijay (7 films together), Nassar & Sampath Ram (5 films together), and Nassar & Seetha (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film is an official remake of the 2013 Japanese thriller 'The Devotion of Suspect X'.
- Director Andrew Louis also wrote the screenplay, adapting the complex plot for a Tamil audience.
- Actor Vijay Antony, known for his music, performed his own stunts for the intense action sequences.
- The film's title 'Kolaigaran' translates to 'Murderer', directly hinting at the central mystery.
- It was shot primarily in Chennai, using real urban locations to create a gritty, realistic atmosphere.
- The movie features a cameo by director Mysskin, who plays a small but pivotal role.
- Despite mixed reviews, it developed a strong following for its clever plot twists and performances.
