Indru(2003)
Indru is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language war drama film written and directed by Naveen S. Muthuraman. The film stars Karthik, Tanu Roy, and Karunas in lead roles. The story follows Major Gautam, an army officer who investigates the suspicious death of his friend, which the military has labeled a suicide. As Gautam digs deeper, he uncovers a high-level corruption scandal and a deliberate cover-up within the army. The film is noted for its critical look at institutional corruption and the personal cost of seeking truth. It was produced by Kashyap Productions and released in India on December 25, 2003.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 25 December 2003
- Director
- Naveen Muthuraman
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 26m 0
Storyline
Major Gautam's best friend is found dead, and the army calls it suicide. Gautam knows his friend would never take his own life. He begins a secret investigation and discovers a murder tied to a corruption scandal. Powerful officers try to stop him, but Gautam refuses to give up.
“Some truths are worth dying for.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Indru
Cast reunions in this film: Karthik & Deva (15 films together), and Sriman & Deva (9 films together).
Trivia
- The film was the directorial debut of Naveen S. Muthuraman, who was an assistant to director K. Balachander.
- Lead actor Karthik was known for romantic roles, and this crime film was a shift from his usual genre.
- The movie's title 'Indru' means 'Today' in Tamil, highlighting a story set in a single day.
- It was one of the few Tamil films from that period shot extensively in real Chennai city locations.
- The film had a low-key release and received very little attention from critics or audiences.
- Actress Tanu Roy, who played the female lead, primarily acted in Telugu films before this Tamil project.
- The soundtrack was composed by Srikanth Deva, continuing his early work in the film industry.