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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 28 February 2025
- Director
- Nithin Vemupati
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
Storyline
A stray dog partners with a retired lawyer. Together, they take a wealthy man to court to get justice for a wrong done to the dog.
“A dog fights for justice in court.”
Film Details
109Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date28 February 2025
Also Known AsSarama
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
justicecorruptionsurvivalidentity
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
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Nithin VemupatiDirector
→Trivia
- The film's director, Nithin Vemupati, is a former assistant to director Vetrimaaran, which influenced the film's realistic style.
- The stray dog in the film was played by a rescued Indian pariah dog, not a trained breed from a professional kennel.
- The courtroom sets were built to match real Chennai courtrooms, using reference photos from the Madras High Court.
- The film's script was reportedly inspired by real-life news stories about animal cruelty cases in India.
- A significant portion of the film's budget was allocated for animal handlers and welfare experts on set.
- The retired lawyer character is played by a veteran Tamil stage actor, making his major film debut after decades in theatre.
- The film's title 'Kooran' is an old Tamil word that can mean 'one who seeks' or 'petitioner,' linking to the plot.