
Virumaandi(2004)
Tamil165 mins
Virumaandi (2004) is a 165-minute Tamil film directed by Kamal Haasan. Starring Kamal Haasan, Abhirami and Napoleon. With an audience rating of 7.6/10, Virumaandi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2004.
Director:Kamal Haasan
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 January 2004
- Director
- Kamal Haasan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.6/10
Storyline
A lawyer interviews two prisoners about a village massacre. One is on death row, the other serving life. She hears their very different versions of the violent clash that killed 24 people.
“Two stories. One truth. Who do you believe?”
Film Details
7.6Rating
165Minutes
TamilLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date14 January 2004
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsVirumandi · Pothuraju Cheppinatu Chestadu · Pothuraju · Sandiyar
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengejusticecorruptionfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingnon-linear
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.6/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Kamal HaasanVirumaandi
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AbhiramiAnnalakshmi
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NapoleonNallama Naicker
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PasupathyKothala Thevar
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NassarChief Jailor Jayanth
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RohiniAngela Kaathamuthu
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G. GnanasambandamJallikattu commentator
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Karate RajaVirumandi friend
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GanthimathiActor
→#10
ShanmugarajanActor
→#11
Kamal HaasanDirector
→#12
#13K
Keshav PrakashCrew
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IlayarajaMusic Composer
→#14
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IlaiyaraajaMusic
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Trivia
- The film was shot in two versions, one in Tamil and another in Telugu, with Kamal Haasan directing both simultaneously.
- The entire movie was filmed using a single camera, a technique that added to its raw and realistic feel.
- Kamal Haasan's character Virumaandi was inspired by a real-life person he met during his travels in rural Tamil Nadu.
- The film's climax was shot in a single, continuous 10-minute take, which was a technical challenge for the crew.
- It was one of the first Tamil films to extensively use the non-linear narrative style, showing the same events from two different perspectives.
- The movie faced censorship issues due to its violent content and had to undergo several cuts before release.
- Kamal Haasan also composed the background score for the film, showcasing his versatility beyond acting and directing.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Virumaandi
Actor-Composer60 films →
Director-Composer60 films →
Actor-Composer49 films →
Director-Actor17 films →
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Actor-Composer17 films →
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Actor-Actor12 films →
Actor-Deputy Jailer Paykkaman Thevar8 films →
Actor-Rasu Kalai Thevar6 films →
Actor-Actor6 films →
Director-Actor6 films →
Actor-Actor3 films →
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