
Jiivi(2019)
Tamil122 mins
Jiivi (2019) is a 122-minute Tamil film directed by V. J. Gopinath. Starring Vetri, Mime Gopi and Karunakaran. With an audience rating of 7.5/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Jiivi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2019.
Director:V. J. Gopinath
Mood:
suspensefulemotionaldark
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 28 Jun 2019
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube Movies
- OTT Release Date
- 28 June 2019
- Theatrical Release
- 28 June 2019
- Director
- V. J. Gopinath
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A man tries to steal from his landlady after a romance goes wrong. He devises clever plans to avoid the police, but soon discovers his current actions are strangely connected to events from the past.
“A desperate man's crime echoes a past he can't escape.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
122Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date28 June 2019
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
suspensefulemotionaldark
Themes
identitysurvivalcorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Jiivi' means 'alive' in Tamil, reflecting the protagonist's struggle for survival and moral awakening.
- Director V. J. Gopinath also co-wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from real-life petty crime incidents reported in local news.
- The movie was shot in just 21 days, primarily in Chennai, using a tight budget and minimal crew to maintain a realistic feel.
- Actor Karunakaran, known for comedic roles, played a serious police officer, marking a slight departure from his usual type of character.
- The film subtly references classic Tamil cinema themes of fate and redemption, similar to older crime dramas from the 1970s.
- It was produced by Potential Studios, a relatively new production house at the time, aiming to support fresh storytelling in Tamil cinema.
- The climax scene involving a key revelation was filmed in a single continuous take to heighten the emotional impact on the audience.





