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Raid(2023)

7.0/10
Tamil125 minsdirect-to-OTT

\"Raid\" is an eagerly anticipated Tamil action drama film helmed by director S.P. Karthi. The screenplay for this movie is penned by M. Muthaiah and it stars Vikram Prabhu and Sri Divya in the lead roles. The ensemble cast includes Ananthika, Rishi Rithvik, Soundararaja, and various other talented actors in supporting roles. Notably, \"Raid\" is a remake of the highly successful Kannada film \"Tagaru\" (2018), originally written and directed by Duniya Soori.\r\n\r\nIn this article, we provide comprehensive information about the release date, cast, crew, and storyline of the movie. Fans of action-packed Tamil cinema can look forward to the much-anticipated \"Raid,\" starring Vikram Prabhu and Sri Divya, hitting the big screens on November 10, 2023.

Director:S.P. Karthi
Mood:
darksuspensefulintense
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video, aha
OTT Release Date
5 January 2024
Theatrical Release
10 November 2023
Director
S.P. Karthi
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 5m
Rating
7.0/10

Storyline

A brave police officer wants to rid the city of crime by taking down all the local gangsters. This puts him on a direct collision course with a powerful and ambitious criminal boss.

One cop. One gangster. A city at war.

Film Details

7.0Rating
125Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date10 November 2023
Release Typedirect-to-OTT

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulintense
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticesurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Raid' was chosen to reflect the high-stakes police operations central to the plot.
  • Director S.P. Karthi previously worked as an associate director on several major Tamil films before this debut.
  • Actor Vikram Prabhu, who plays the cop, underwent specific physical training to perform many of his own action sequences.
  • The antagonist character Dali, played by Sarath Kumar, was written to be a stylish and calculating gangster.
  • Parts of the film were shot in real police station locations to add authenticity to the setting.
  • The movie's climax sequence involved complex choreography and took multiple days to complete filming.
  • Despite being an action thriller, the script includes subtle nods to classic Tamil cinema archetypes of hero and villain.

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