Butler Balu(2019)
Tamil128 mins
Butler Balu (2019) is a 128-minute Tamil film directed by M. L. Sudhir. Starring Imman Annachi, Robo Shankar and Thadi Balaji. With an audience rating of 4.9/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Butler Balu stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2019.
Director:M. L. Sudhir
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 8 Nov 2019
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube Movies
- OTT Release Date
- 8 November 2019
- Theatrical Release
- 8 November 2019
- Director
- M. L. Sudhir
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
A Comedy, Drama film released in 2019. Butler Balu is a Tamil movie starring Yogi Babu, Robo Shankar and R Mayilsamy in prominent roles. It is a drama directed by Suthir ML.... The narrative explores complex themes and character development, delivering meaningful entertainment.
“A simple man's kindness turns a mansion upside down.”
Film Details
4.9Rating
128Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date8 November 2019
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
familyfriendshipidentitylove
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.9/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's director is credited as both ML Sudhir and Suthir ML in different sources, reflecting a variation in transliteration.
- Yogi Babu, known for comedy, plays the titular butler, a rare lead role for him in a film not purely an ensemble comedy.
- The movie features a cameo by director-actor Manobala, a familiar face in Tamil cinema known for brief comic roles.
- It was shot primarily in Chennai, with some scenes filmed in traditional mansion settings to establish the butler's workplace.
- The soundtrack was composed by Sathish Selvam, a relatively new composer at the time, marking one of his early film projects.
- Despite its 2019 release, the film had a very limited theatrical run and quickly became available on streaming platforms.
- The plot involves the butler navigating family conflicts, a theme reminiscent of older Tamil servant-centric dramas but played for comedy.
Notable Collaborations
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