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Taanakkaran(2022)

8.5/10
Tamil143 mins

Taanakkaran (2022) is a 143-minute Tamil film directed by Tamizh. Starring Vikram Prabhu, Anjali Nair and Bose Venkat. With an audience rating of 8.5/10 and a average box office verdict at the box office, Taanakkaran stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2022.

Director:Tamizh
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
Where to watch:
PPrimefrom 1 Jan 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Amazon Prime Video
OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
8 April 2022
Director
Tamizh
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 23m
GudVibe Rating
8.5/10

Storyline

New police officers face brutal treatment at their training academy. They must decide whether to endure the abuse or fight back against the corrupt system.

Survive the training. Escape the system.

Film Details

8.5Rating
143Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date8 April 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsTanakaran

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film is based on real-life incidents of police training abuse reported in Tamil Nadu.
  • Director Tamizh previously worked as an assistant to director Vetrimaaran for several years.
  • Actor Vikram Prabhu lost over 10 kilograms to portray his character's physical transformation.
  • The movie's climax was shot in a single, continuous 11-minute take without cuts.
  • It was shot in and around Madurai to capture the authentic rural landscape and atmosphere.
  • The film's title 'Taanakkaran' translates to 'policeman' in a colloquial, grounded sense.
  • Despite critical acclaim, the movie had a limited theatrical release due to its intense subject matter.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Taanakkaran

Frequently Asked Questions