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Jigarthanda Double X(2023)

8.0/10
Tamil172 mins

Jigarthanda Double X (2023) is a 172-minute Tamil film directed by Karthik Subbaraj. Starring S. J. Surya, Nimisha Sajayan and Raghava Lawrence. With an audience rating of 8.0/10 and a critical success, 40+ crores verdict at the box office, Jigarthanda Double X stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2023.

Mood:
darkfunnysuspenseful
Where to watch:
NNetflixfrom 15 Dec 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Netflix
OTT Release Date
15 December 2023
Theatrical Release
13 November 2023
Director
Karthik Subbaraj
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 52m
GudVibe Rating
8.0/10

Storyline

A gangster decides to become a movie star. He hires a director to make a film about him, but their project spirals into chaos. The situation quickly becomes far more dangerous and unpredictable than either of them expected.

A gangster's wild journey to movie stardom.

Film Details

8.0Rating
172Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date13 November 2023
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsJigarthanda DoubleX · Jigarthanda Double X · ジガルタンダ・ダブルX

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkfunnysuspenseful
Themes
revengeidentitycorruptionfriendship
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'DoubleX' refers to the 70mm film format used for big-budget movies in the 1970s, setting the period tone.
  • Director Karthik Subbaraj has said the story is a spiritual sequel to his 2014 film 'Jigarthanda', not a direct continuation.
  • Actor Raghava Lawrence, known for horror comedies, underwent a major physical transformation to play the rugged gangster role.
  • The movie features a cameo by director Gautham Vasudev Menon, playing a version of himself as a filmmaker.
  • Parts of the film were shot in the dense forests of Tenkasi, which posed significant logistical challenges for the crew.
  • It includes a meta-reference where a character discusses the iconic 'Soup Song' from the original 'Jigarthanda'.
  • The climax sequence involved complex coordination with trained elephants, requiring special permissions and safety measures.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Jigarthanda Double X

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