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Yugi(2022)

7.1/10
Tamil131 mins

Yugi (2022) is a 131-minute Tamil film directed by Zac Harriss. Starring Narain, Vinodhini Vaidyanathan and Joju George. With an audience rating of 7.1/10 and a decent performance verdict at the box office, Yugi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2022.

Director:Zac Harriss
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
NNetflixfrom 1 Jan 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Netflix
OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
18 November 2022
Director
Zac Harriss
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 11m
GudVibe Rating
7.1/10

Storyline

A detective and his team search for a missing girl named Karthika, getting help from a suspended police officer. Their investigation uncovers shocking truths about how she was exploited by people with money and power.

A missing girl. A shocking truth.

Film Details

7.1Rating
131Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date18 November 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsYuki · Karthika Missing Case

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionjusticesurvivalfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Yugi' means 'player' in Tamil, hinting at the characters' manipulative games.
  • Director Zac Harriss also wrote the story and screenplay, his first major feature film project.
  • It was shot in a mix of real locations and sets to create a gritty, realistic atmosphere.
  • The movie explores themes of power dynamics similar to older Tamil thrillers but with a modern setting.
  • Actor Aadhav Kannadasan, who plays a key role, is also known for his work as an assistant director.
  • The film had a limited theatrical release, focusing more on digital streaming platforms afterwards.
  • Some scenes were inspired by real-life cases of exploitation reported in local news.

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