
Whistle(2003)
Tamil92 mins
Whistle (2003) is a 92-minute Tamil film directed by J.D-Jerry. Starring Vikramaditya, Sherin and Gayathri Raguram. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Whistle stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2003.
Director:J.D-Jerry
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 4 July 2003
- Director
- J.D-Jerry
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A young girl kills herself after being bullied at college. Soon, mysterious murders start happening on campus. Many people suspect a ghost is responsible.
“Her ghost is back for revenge.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
92Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date4 July 2003
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengejusticecorruptionsurvival
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Whistle... Please' before being shortened to just 'Whistle' for release.
- Director Jerald Arockiam was a former assistant to acclaimed director Mani Ratnam.
- This was one of the earliest Tamil films to directly address the serious issue of ragging in educational institutions.
- The movie's soundtrack, composed by Vidyasagar, featured a hit romantic song 'Kannum Kannum' that became popular separately from the film's thriller plot.
- Actor Prithviraj, who played a key role, was still early in his career and primarily working in Malayalam cinema at the time.
- The film's climax and ghost element drew comparisons to other psychological thrillers of the early 2000s, but it was noted for its college setting.
- Despite its thriller genre, the film incorporated strong social messaging against campus harassment and its consequences.



