
Little John(2001)
Tamil124 mins
Little John (2001) is a 124-minute Tamil film directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. Starring Anupam Kher, Jyothika and Bentley Mitchum. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Little John stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2001.
Director:Singeetham Srinivasa Rao
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 13 April 2001
- Director
- Singeetham Srinivasa Rao
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A researcher is wrongly arrested for stealing from a temple. As he tries to escape from the police, very strange events begin to occur around him.
“A mistaken arrest. A temple's ancient secret.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
124Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date13 April 2001
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
friendshipfamilyidentityjustice
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's director, Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, is known for making India's first sci-fi silent film, 'Pushpaka Vimana', in 1987.
- Actor Vadivelu, who plays a key comic role, reportedly improvised many of his humorous lines during filming.
- The movie's plot involves a mix of ancient temple mystery and modern-day chaos, a rare blend in early 2000s Tamil cinema.
- It was shot in various locations across Tamil Nadu, including some lesser-known rural temples to create an authentic feel.
- The film's title, 'Little John', is an English phrase that doesn't directly translate to Tamil, which was unusual for the time.
- Despite having popular stars like Prabhu and Rambha, the movie had a modest box office run compared to other releases that year.
- The soundtrack was composed by Deva, who used a mix of traditional folk instruments and synthesizers for the fantasy scenes.
Notable Collaborations
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