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Parking(2023)

7.6/10
Tamil129 minsdirect-to-OTT

Harish Kalyan, the actor, is set to star in a gripping drama titled \"Parking,\" helmed by first-time director Ramkumar Balakrishnan. The announcement of this thrilling project was made by Harish himself on social media, where he unveiled the film's title look poster.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
JioHotstar
OTT Release Date
28 September 2023
Theatrical Release
1 December 2023
Director
Ramkumar Balakrishnan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 9m
Rating
7.6/10

Storyline

An older man and a younger man get into a heated argument over a parking space. Their stubborn pride makes the fight much worse. The conflict pushes both of them to act in terrible ways.

A parking spot. Two men. A war of pride.

Film Details

7.6Rating
129Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date1 December 2023
Release Typedirect-to-OTT

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengecorruptionidentityfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Parking

Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Bhaskar & Ilavarasu (11 films together), Sam C. S. & Sam C S (6 films together), M. S. Bhaskar & Sam C S (3 films together), M. S. Bhaskar & Rama (2 films together), and M. S. Bhaskar & Sam C. S. (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film is a remake of the 2019 South Korean movie 'The Attorney', but adapted to a Chennai setting.
  • Director Ramkumar Balakrishnan previously worked as an assistant director on the Tamil film 'Kaithi'.
  • The entire story unfolds over a single night, adding to the film's tense and claustrophobic feel.
  • Actor M. S. Bhaskar, who plays the elderly man, is known for his comedic roles but took on a serious character here.
  • The movie was shot mostly in a real residential neighborhood in Chennai to create an authentic atmosphere.
  • It received positive reviews for its tight screenplay and performances, despite being a low-budget film.
  • The conflict over the parking spot is used to explore deeper themes like class differences and urban stress.

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