
Jail(2021)
Tamil134 mins
Jail (2021) is a 134-minute Tamil film directed by Vasanthabalan. Starring G. V. Prakash Kumar, Bobby Simha and Raadhika Sarathkumar. With an audience rating of 7.0/10, Jail stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2021.
Director:Vasanthabalan
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 9 December 2021
- Director
- Vasanthabalan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.0/10
Storyline
Three young people live in a resettlement area after being forced out of their old neighborhood. They struggle to build a future and find their own path in life.
“Three friends. One neighborhood. No way out.”
Film Details
7.0Rating
134Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date9 December 2021
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalcorruptionidentityfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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G. V. Prakash KumarActor
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Bobby SimhaSupporting Actor
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Raadhika SarathkumarSupporting Actress
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Robo ShankarSupporting Actor
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Ravi MariyaSupporting Actor
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Yogi BabuSupporting Actor
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AbarnathiActress
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Nandhan RamSupporting Actor
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Pakoda PandiSupporting Actor
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PrabhakarSupporting Actor
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MC Ganesh ChandraDirector of Photography
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VasanthabalanDirector
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G. V. Prakash KumarMusic Director
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Jail' refers to the characters feeling trapped in their resettlement colony, not an actual prison.
- Director Vasanthabalan spent months visiting resettlement colonies in Chennai to research the story and setting.
- Actor GV Prakash Kumar, known as a music composer, played the lead role and also composed the film's background score.
- The movie was shot extensively in the Semmencherry resettlement area to capture authentic surroundings.
- It was produced by Dream Warrior Pictures, a company known for backing content-driven Tamil films.
- The film addresses real urban issues in Chennai, like displacement due to the Cooum River restoration project.
- Despite critical praise, 'Jail' had a limited theatrical release and later gained attention on streaming platforms.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Jail
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