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Election(2024)

5.8/10
Tamil119 minsdirect-to-OTT

Nadarasan, uninterested in politics, runs for Panchayat leader to honor his father. As he delves into the murky world of election politics, he faces violence, rivalry, and betrayals.

Director:Thamizh
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Amazon Prime Video
Theatrical Release
17 May 2024
Director
Thamizh
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 59m
Rating
5.8/10

Storyline

A man who doesn't care for politics decides to run for a local leadership position to fulfill his father's wish. Once he enters the race, he gets pulled into a dangerous world of violence, competition, and broken trust.

A reluctant hero. A dangerous election.

Film Details

5.8Rating
119Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date17 May 2024
Release Typedirect-to-OTT

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
corruptionfamilyjusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Election' is the same in both Tamil and English, which is rare for Tamil movies.
  • Director Thamizh previously worked as an assistant director on the 2019 film 'NGK', which also dealt with political themes.
  • The movie was shot in real village locations in Tamil Nadu to capture authentic rural settings.
  • Actor Vishnu Vishal, who plays Nadarasan, performed many of his own stunts without a body double.
  • The film's climax scene involved over 200 local villagers as extras during filming.
  • The story is inspired by real-life incidents of panchayat election conflicts reported in Tamil newspapers.
  • Composer Sam C.S. used traditional folk instruments like the urumi and thavil for the background score.

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