Athigaari(2020)
Tamil126 mins
Athigaari (2020) is a 126-minute Tamil film. With an audience rating of 6.5/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Athigaari stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2020.
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 11 Nov 2020
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube Movies
- OTT Release Date
- 11 November 2020
- Theatrical Release
- 11 December 2020
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A police officer investigates his colleague's death by looking into old cases. He follows the killer's trail and uncovers a larger, dangerous plan.
“A cop's search for truth uncovers a killer's grand design.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
126Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date11 December 2020
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
justicecorruptionrevengeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The director Kabilan Plondran is also a professional photographer, and he personally handled some of the film's cinematography.
- The movie was shot in a very short schedule of just 15 days, mostly in and around Chennai.
- Actor Mime Gopi, who plays a key role, is a popular comedian and mimicry artist in Tamil television.
- The film's title 'Athigaari' translates to 'Applicant' or 'Petitioner' in English, hinting at a character seeking justice.
- It was originally released directly on a streaming platform, bypassing a major theatrical run.
- The plot uses a non-linear narrative, jumping between the investigation and flashbacks of the victim's cases.
- The background score was composed by a relatively new music director, Jakes Bejoy, who often works in Malayalam cinema.