Parole(2022)
Tamil150 minsdirect-to-OTT
Alex is a comrade and an active communist leader. Due to some unfortunate events, Alex gets arrested and is imprisoned but is compelled to come out on Parole to solve a mystery he left behind.
Director:Dwarakh Raja
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- OTT Release Date
- 1 January 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 11 November 2022
- Director
- Dwarakh Raja
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 7.1/10
Storyline
After their mother dies, two self-centered brothers are forced to reunite. Her passing makes them reconsider their lives and their strained relationship. They begin to change their arrogant ways and work toward becoming better people.
“Brothers unite after tragedy changes everything.”
Film Details
7.1Rating
150Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date11 November 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
familyidentityjusticesurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Parole' in English but had a different Tamil title, 'Vaazhai', which means 'banana'.
- Director Dwarakh Raja is also a well-known cinematographer, having worked on films like 'Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum'.
- Actor Sibi Sathyaraj, who plays a lead role, is the son of veteran actor Sathyaraj, continuing a family legacy in Tamil cinema.
- The movie's plot revolves around a 36-hour parole period, a concept not commonly explored in Tamil action dramas.
- It was shot primarily in and around Chennai, with some key scenes filmed in realistic urban settings to emphasize the story's gritty tone.
- The film's release faced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, eventually coming out in 2022 after production wrapped earlier.
- Music for the film was composed by Sam C. S., who is known for blending contemporary and traditional sounds in Tamil cinema.