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Dalit Subbaiah: Voice of the Rebels(2025)

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Tamil89 mins

Dalit Subbaiah: Voice of the Rebels (2025) is a 89-minute Tamil film directed by MKP Gridaran. Starring Pa. Ranjith, Arivu and Manoj Leonel Jahson.

Director:MKP Gridaran
Mood:
inspiringemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
17 September 2025
Director
MKP Gridaran
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 29m

Storyline

This documentary follows Dalit Subbaiah, a musician and activist. It traces his life and struggles, celebrating his legacy in revolutionary music and social movements.

A rebel's song. A movement's voice.

Film Details

Rating
89Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date17 September 2025

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
inspiringemotionaluplifting
Themes
identityjusticesurvivalfamily
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

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Pa. Ranjith, Actor in Dalit Subbaiah: Voice of the Rebels
Pa. RanjithActor
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ArivuActor
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Manoj Leonel JahsonActor
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Dalit SubbaiahActor
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MKP GridaranDirector
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Sathish AmruthCrew

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Trivia

  • The film was produced by Yaazhi Films, a collective known for focusing on marginalized narratives in Tamil Nadu.
  • It won the Best Longform Documentary award at a major festival in Kerala, highlighting its critical acclaim.
  • The documentary features rare archival footage of Subbaiah's performances and public speeches.
  • Director MKP Giridharan previously worked on socially conscious films and documentaries.
  • The soundtrack likely incorporates Subbaiah's own revolutionary songs and poems.
  • This is one of the few feature-length documentaries produced in collaboration with Pa. Ranjith's Neelam Productions.
  • The film's release year, 2025, indicates it is a recent addition to the genre of Tamil political documentaries.

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