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Gargi(2022)

7.7/10
Tamil•137 mins•direct-to-OTT•

Gargi (2022) is a 137-minute Tamil film directed by Gautham Ramachandran. Starring Sai Pallavi, Kaali Venkat and Kavithalaya Krishnan, the film was widely praised by audiences. With a well-received audience rating of 7.7/10 and a strong reception verdict at the box office.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
VI Movies and TV, SonyLIV, Prime Video
OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
15 July 2022
Director
Gautham Ramachandran
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 17m
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

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Vibe & Tags

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

Cast & Crew

#1
Sai Pallavi, Actor in Gargi
Sai PallaviGargi
→#2
Kaali Venkat, Actor in Gargi
Kaali VenkatIndrans Kaliyaperumal
→#3
R
R. S. ShivajiActor
→#4
K
Kavithalaya KrishnanPublic Prosecuter
→#5
Saravanan, Actor in Gargi
SaravananSaravanan
→#6
Livingston, Actor in Gargi
LivingstonSandra's father
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#7
K
Kalesh RamanandPazhani
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#8
A
Anshita AnandYoung Gargi
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#9
R
R.S. ShivajiBrahmanandam
→#10
Aishwarya Lekshmi, Actor in Gargi
Aishwarya LekshmiAhalya
→#11
Gautham Ramachandran, Director in Gargi
Gautham RamachandranDirector
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Gargi

Cast reunions in this film: Jayaprakash & Kaali Venkat (7 films together), Livingston & Saravanan (3 films together), Livingston & Kaali Venkat (3 films together), Jayaprakash & Livingston (2 films together), and Kaali Venkat & Aishwarya Lekshmi (2 films together).

Jayaprakash
JayaprakashActor
7th time
Kaali Venkat
Kaali VenkatActor
Jayaprakash × Kaali Venkat — 7 films together →
Livingston
LivingstonActor
3rd time
Saravanan
SaravananActor
Livingston × Saravanan — 3 films together →
Livingston
LivingstonActor
3rd time
Kaali Venkat
Kaali VenkatActor
Livingston × Kaali Venkat — 3 films together →
Jayaprakash
JayaprakashActor
2nd time
Livingston
LivingstonActor
Jayaprakash × Livingston — 2 films together →
Kaali Venkat
Kaali VenkatActor
2nd time
Aishwarya Lekshmi
Aishwarya LekshmiActor
Kaali Venkat × Aishwarya Lekshmi — 2 films together →

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.

Frequently Asked Questions