Visithiran(2022)
Visithiran (2022) is a 123-minute Tamil film directed by M. Padmakumar. Starring R. K. Suresh, Poorna and Ilavarasu. With a rating of 5.5/10 reflecting mixed audience reception and a moderate performer verdict at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- OTT Release Date
- 1 January 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 6 May 2022
- Director
- M. Padmakumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A retired police detective is drawn back into a case after his ex-wife dies. He uses his old skills to investigate a dangerous organ trafficking ring.
“A retired cop uncovers a deadly organ trade.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Visithiran
Cast reunions in this film: Jayaprakash & G. V. Prakash Kumar (10 films together), Jayaprakash & Ilavarasu (7 films together), Jayaprakash & Bagavathi Perumal (5 films together), Ilavarasu & G. V. Prakash Kumar (5 films together), Ilavarasu & George Mariyan (3 films together), and G. V. Prakash Kumar & George Mariyan (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Padmakumar M is better known as a successful cinematographer in Malayalam cinema, with this being his directorial debut in Tamil.
- Actor Samuthirakani, who plays the lead, also wrote the film's story, drawing inspiration from real-life organ trafficking cases reported in India.
- The movie was shot extensively in and around Chennai, with key scenes filmed at the Government Stanley Medical College Hospital to add authenticity.
- Visithiran had a limited theatrical release due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but gained attention through streaming platforms after its run.
- The title 'Visithiran' translates to 'investigator' or 'detective' in Tamil, directly reflecting the protagonist's role as a retired police officer.
- The film's score was composed by Sam C.S., who is known for his work in Tamil thrillers like 'Vikram Vedha' and 'Kaithi'.
- A minor subplot involving a corrupt medical official was based on news reports about illegal organ transplants in South India.