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Bigil(2019)

6.8/10
Tamil179 mins

Bigil (2019) is a 179-minute Tamil film directed by Atlee Kumar. Starring Devadarshini, Riddhi Ramesh and Vijay. With an audience rating of 6.8/10 and a blockbuster, 250+ crores verdict at the box office, Bigil stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2019.

Director:Atlee Kumar
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring

Quick Facts

Streaming on
MX Player, Prime Video, Sun Nxt
Theatrical Release
25 October 2019
Director
Atlee Kumar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 59m
GudVibe Rating
6.8/10

Storyline

A father wants his son to become a champion footballer to help their community. However, the son gets pulled into a violent life instead. Years later, he gets a chance to finally pursue his father's dream.

A father's dream. A son's second chance.

Film Details

6.8Rating
179Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date25 October 2019
Also Known AsBigilu · Whistle · Bigil · นกหวีด

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
familyjusticeidentityfriendship
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Bigil' means 'whistle' in Tamil, a nod to the football theme and the coach's role.
  • Vijay's character Rayappan was originally planned to have a different look, but the final beard style became iconic.
  • The football stadium scenes were shot at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, with real local crowds as extras.
  • Actress Nayanthara performed her own stunts in the football sequences after training with professional coaches.
  • The song 'Singappenney' was filmed in Georgia, marking the first time Atlee shot a song outside India.
  • Arijit Singh recorded the Hindi version of 'Verithanam' but it was not used in the final film.
  • The movie broke box office records by earning over ₹300 crore worldwide, becoming one of Vijay's highest-grossing films.

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