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Varisu(2023)

5.8/10
Tamil169 minsdirect-to-OTT

An action drama film directed by Vamsi paidipally, starring Vijay and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles.

Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Amazon Prime Video, Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex
OTT Release Date
1 October 2023
Theatrical Release
11 January 2023
Director
Vamsi Paidipally
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 49m
Rating
5.8/10

Storyline

A man reluctantly takes over his father's large company, upsetting his brothers. He must now prove he can run the business successfully and heal the divisions within his family.

A son must save his family's empire.

Film Details

5.8Rating
169Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date11 January 2023
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsThalapathy 66 · Vaarasudu · Vaarisu · Varasudu

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
familyidentityjusticecorruption
Toneserious
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Varisu

Cast reunions in this film: Srikanth & Meka Srikanth (36 films together), Prakash Raj & Jayasudha (14 films together), Prabhu & Kushboo (13 films together), Vijay & Sriman (12 films together), Anandaraj & Yogi Babu (12 films together), and VTV Ganesh & Yogi Babu (11 films together).

Trivia

  • The film is an official remake of the 2022 Telugu blockbuster 'Varisu', which itself was directed by Vamshi Paidipally.
  • This was the first time in over a decade that actor Vijay worked in a direct remake of another film.
  • A special set replicating a lavish mansion was built in Chennai's Binny Mills area at a reported cost of several crores.
  • The song 'Jimikki Ponnu' features a cameo by the original Telugu actress Pooja Hegde, who performed the same number in the Telugu version.
  • The film's climax was shot extensively in Hyderabad's Ramoji Film City, one of the largest film studio complexes in the world.
  • It marked the third collaboration between composer S. Thaman and director Vamshi Paidipally, following their Telugu projects.
  • Despite mixed reviews, the film performed strongly at the box office, becoming one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of 2023.

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