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Trigger(2022)

6.6/10
Tamil10 mins

Trigger (2022) is a 10-minute Tamil film directed by Sam Anton. With an audience rating of 6.6/10 and a decent performance verdict at the box office, Trigger stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2022.

Director:Sam Anton
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 1 Jan 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube Movies
OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
26 September 2022
Director
Sam Anton
Language
Tamil
Runtime
10m
GudVibe Rating
6.6/10

Storyline

An undercover police officer works to take down a criminal gang kidnapping children. His mission also becomes a chance to help his father, a retired cop suffering from Alzheimer's, find peace.

A cop's mission to save children redeems his father's forgotten past.

Film Details

6.6Rating
10Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date26 September 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
justicefamilycorruptionrevenge
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's working title was 'Trigger Point' before being shortened to just 'Trigger'.
  • Director Sam Anton previously worked as an assistant director for actor-director Vijay in films like 'Jilla' and 'Theri'.
  • The film's antagonist, played by Arun Vijay, marks a rare instance where two actors named Vijay (Arun Vijay and Vijay Antony) play opposing roles.
  • A key action sequence was shot in a real, decommissioned factory in Chennai to achieve a gritty look.
  • The movie subtly references the real-life issue of child trafficking, drawing inspiration from reported cases in Tamil Nadu.
  • Composer Sam C.S. used a distinct, melanchonic theme for the father-son scenes to highlight the emotional core.
  • Despite being an action film, it had a shorter theatrical run due to releasing alongside several big-budget movies.

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