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Crisis(2025)
Tamil29 mins
A family man exhausted from the country’s inflation, decides to commit a crime for his inner will and to look after his family how he wants to. So, before that, he starts to collect virtue out of fear to equalize his crime.
Director:Soban Velrajah
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 22 March 2025
- Director
- Soban Velrajah
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 29m
Storyline
A man struggles to support his family because of rising prices. He decides to commit a crime to get what he needs, but he is afraid of the consequences. To balance out his planned wrongdoing, he first tries to do as many good deeds as possible.
“A desperate father prepares for a crime by doing good.”
Film Details
29Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date22 March 2025
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalcorruptionfamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitycomplex
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
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Kanth RubanActor
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Thangathurai KuvenithaActor
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Krishnakumar ThilaknaActor
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Krishnakumar KanmaniActor
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Soban VelrajahDirector
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M
Mathuran RaveendranCrew
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Crisis' was chosen to reflect the economic pressures faced by ordinary families in contemporary India.
- Director Soban Velrajah reportedly drew inspiration from real-life news stories of individuals driven to extremes by financial strain.
- The movie marks a tonal shift for Velrajah, who is better known for directing the action-comedy 'Maan Karate'.
- Principal photography took place extensively in Chennai, capturing the city's urban landscapes to ground the story in a relatable setting.
- The protagonist's internal conflict is visually symbolized through a recurring motif of a traditional balance scale in the film's promotional material.
- The script underwent several revisions to ensure the moral dilemma of the central character remained nuanced and compelling.
- Early test screenings focused on audience reactions to the film's blend of social drama with thriller elements.