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Viruman(2022)

6.5/10
Tamil151 mins

Viruman (2022) is a 151-minute Tamil film directed by M. Muthaiah. Starring Karthi, Aditi Shankar and Prakash Raj. With an audience rating of 6.5/10 and a decent performance verdict at the box office, Viruman stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2022.

Director:M. Muthaiah
Mood:
emotionalintenseuplifting
Where to watch:
AAhafrom 1 Jan 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Aha Tamil
OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
12 August 2022
Director
M. Muthaiah
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 31m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A kind-hearted son takes a stand against his arrogant father. He wants justice for his mother's death and to free his brothers from their father's harmful control.

A son's fight to free his family from his father's darkness.

Film Details

6.5Rating
151Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date12 August 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsPasalapoodi Veerababu · Pasalapoodi Veera babu · Pasalapudi Veerababu

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalintenseuplifting
Themes
familyrevengejusticeidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Viruman' is a traditional Tamil name often associated with bravery and leadership in rural communities.
  • Director M. Muthaiah originally planned a different actor for the father's role before finalizing Prakash Raj.
  • A real village in Tamil Nadu's Theni district was used for many outdoor scenes to capture authentic rural life.
  • The movie's climax fight sequence took over a week to shoot due to its complex choreography and safety measures.
  • It was one of the few Tamil films in 2022 to feature a family drama plot within the action genre, appealing to rural audiences.
  • Composer D. Imman reused a musical motif from his earlier film 'Komban' to create a thematic connection to rural father-son stories.
  • The film's release was delayed by several months due to post-production changes aimed at strengthening the emotional scenes.

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