Genius(2018)
Tamil98 mins
Genius (2018) is a 98-minute Tamil film directed by Suseenthiran. With an audience rating of 5.9/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Genius stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2018.
Director:Suseenthiran
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 24 Aug 2018
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube Movies
- OTT Release Date
- 24 August 2018
- Theatrical Release
- 26 October 2018
- Director
- Suseenthiran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.9/10
Storyline
A man has always felt pushed by his father and now his boss. This pressure causes him to have a mental breakdown. He begins to recover in a very unexpected place.
“A broken man finds healing in the most unexpected place.”
Film Details
5.9Rating
98Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date26 October 2018
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
familyidentitysurvivalcorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
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5.9/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Genius' refers to the main character's childhood nickname, which becomes ironic as an adult.
- Director Suseenthiran originally planned a different climax but changed it after discussions with the lead actor.
- The movie was shot in just 45 days, a very tight schedule for a Tamil film of its scale.
- Actress Ishwarya Menon, who plays the female lead, was a former Miss India finalist before entering films.
- The film's soundtrack by Harris Jayaraj includes a song that reused a tune from one of his earlier Telugu compositions.
- A key rehabilitation scene was filmed at a real-life rehabilitation center to add authenticity.
- The movie had a limited theatrical release compared to other big star films of that year.