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Buffoon(2022)

7.6/10
Tamil119 mins

Buffoon (2022) is a 119-minute Tamil film directed by Ashok Veerappan. Starring Vaibhav, Anagha and Anthakudi Ilayaraja. With an audience rating of 7.6/10 and a strong reception verdict at the box office, Buffoon stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2022.

Mood:
funnyemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
AAhafrom 1 Jan 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Aha Tamil
OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
23 September 2022
Director
Ashok Veerappan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 59m
GudVibe Rating
7.6/10

Storyline

Two Koothu performers get caught up in a political scheme. They are wrongly accused of smuggling drugs. Now they must stay on the run from a police force that is determined to catch them.

Two artists on the run, caught in a dangerous game.

Film Details

7.6Rating
119Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date23 September 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionjusticefriendshipsurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's director Ashok Veerappan was previously an assistant to director Vetrimaaran.
  • The movie's title 'Buffoon' refers to the traditional Koothu performers, who are often seen as jesters.
  • It was shot extensively in real locations around Chennai to capture the feel of the city's underbelly.
  • Actor Vaibhav, who plays a lead, learned specific movements and expressions from traditional Koothu artists for his role.
  • The film's plot involving artists caught in a drug case draws loose inspiration from real-life incidents of performers being exploited.
  • Composer Ghibran used folk music instruments to blend the traditional Koothu atmosphere with a modern thriller score.
  • Despite its critical themes, the movie incorporates subtle dark comedy in its dialogue and situations.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Buffoon

Frequently Asked Questions