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Renigunta(2009)

7.5/10
Tamil130 mins

Renigunta (2009) is a 130-minute Tamil film directed by R. Panneerselvam. Starring Theepetti Ganesan, Sanjana Singh and Sandeep. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Renigunta stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2009.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
4 December 2009
Director
R. Panneerselvam
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 10m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A group of young men befriend a local gangster and carry out a murder for him. One of them falls for a mute girl whose brother wants to force her into prostitution. His friends agree to help him rescue her, but only after they complete another killing for the gangster.

A love worth killing for.

Film Details

7.5Rating
130Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date4 December 2009
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalcorruptionlovejustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Renigunta' refers to a real, notorious railway station area in Tirupati known for its rough reputation.
  • Director R. Panneerselvam was a former assistant to director A. Venkatesh before making his directorial debut with this film.
  • Actor Johnny, the lead, is the son of veteran producer S.S. Chakravarthy, who produced the film under his banner Nic Arts.
  • The movie was shot extensively in and around the real Renigunta area to capture its gritty atmosphere authentically.
  • Despite being a debut for many involved, the film performed well commercially, especially in rural and B-centre markets.
  • Actress Sanusha, who played the mute girl, was primarily known for Malayalam films before this Tamil role.
  • The film's success is often cited as an example of a low-budget action drama finding strong audience connection.

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