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Gargi(2022)

7.7/10
Tamil137 mins

Gargi (2022) is a 137-minute Tamil film directed by Gautham Ramachandran. Starring Sai Pallavi, Kaali Venkat and Kavithalaya Krishnan. With an audience rating of 7.7/10 and a strong reception verdict at the box office, Gargi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2022.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
ZZEE5from 1 Jan 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Zee5
OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
15 July 2022
Director
Gautham Ramachandran
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 17m
GudVibe Rating
7.7/10

Storyline

A schoolteacher's father is arrested for a terrible crime. A young lawyer with a speech disability decides to defend him, facing public anger and professional ridicule. They must now fight to prove the accused man's innocence.

When truth is silenced, one voice must speak.

Film Details

7.7Rating
137Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date15 July 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsGarki · Kargi · Karki · Gaargi · Gargy · Karky · Gaargy · Kargy · Garky

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
justicefamilycorruptionsurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's director Gautham Ramachandran was a former assistant to director Mysskin, known for his gritty thrillers.
  • Actor Sai Pallavi, who plays the lead, learned basic sign language for her role as a lawyer with a speech disability.
  • The movie's title 'Gargi' is a Sanskrit name referencing an ancient female philosopher, symbolizing the protagonist's pursuit of truth.
  • It was shot primarily in Chennai during the COVID-19 pandemic, with strict safety protocols affecting the filming schedule.
  • The film's realistic courtroom scenes were praised for avoiding dramatic clichés common in legal thrillers.
  • Composer Govind Vasantha's background score uses minimal instruments to maintain a tense, atmospheric mood throughout.
  • Despite being a thriller, the script was developed with input from legal professionals to ensure accuracy in courtroom procedures.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Gargi

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