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Rishi(2001)

4.3/10
Tamil143 mins

Rishi (2001) is a 143-minute Tamil film directed by Sundar C.. Starring Sarath Kumar, Meena and Sanghavi. With an audience rating of 4.3/10, Rishi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2001.

Director:Sundar C.
Mood:
suspensefulfunnyintense
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
16 February 2001
Director
Sundar C.
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 23m
GudVibe Rating
4.3/10

Storyline

A thief named Rishi has a floppy disk that proves a minister committed murder. The situation gets messy when the minister mistakes a man named Velu, who looks just like Rishi, for the thief and targets him for the evidence.

A case of mistaken identity. A deadly secret on a disk.

Film Details

4.3Rating
143Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date16 February 2001
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleரிஷி

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefulfunnyintense
Themes
corruptionjusticeidentitysurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion2
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Rishi' was chosen because it means 'sage' in Sanskrit, contrasting with the hero's thief character.
  • Director Sundar C originally planned to cast a different actor for the dual role before finalizing Karthik.
  • The movie's climax was shot in a real abandoned factory to create a gritty atmosphere.
  • A popular comedy track in the film was improvised by actor Vivek during filming.
  • The film underperformed at the box office, which affected Sundar C's subsequent choice of genres.
  • The floppy disk plot device was considered high-tech for early 2000s Tamil cinema audiences.
  • Actress Rambha wore custom-designed costumes to differentiate her character from typical heroine roles.

Notable Collaborations

Frequently Asked Questions