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Border(2021)

7.3/10
Tamil122 mins

Border (2021) is a 122-minute Tamil film directed by Venkatesh S. Starring Boxer Dheena, Avinash and Karate Raja. With an audience rating of 7.3/10, Border stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2021.

Director:Venkatesh S
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
Where to watch:
OTT availability not confirmed yet. Check Netflix · Prime Video · Hotstar · ZEE5

Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
12 November 2021
Director
Venkatesh S
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 2m
GudVibe Rating
7.3/10

Storyline

An investigative crime thriller.

A border guard uncovers a deadly conspiracy.

Film Details

7.3Rating
122Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date12 November 2021

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
corruptionjusticesurvivalidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
7.3/10Rating

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Cast & Crew

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Boxer DheenaActor
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Avinash, Actor in Border
AvinashActor
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Karate Raja, Actor in Border
Karate RajaActor
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Theepetti GanesanActor
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Nadodigal GopalActor
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SandeepActor
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Charles Anthony SamyActor
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Atul VijayActor
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Billy MuraliActor
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Kavita Radheshyam, Actor in Border
Kavita RadheshyamActor
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Venkatesh SDirector
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Selva KumarCrew
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Vijay PrabhuMusic

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Border' was inspired by real-life border security challenges, though it is not based on a single true story.
  • Director Venkatesh S reportedly drew visual inspiration from gritty Korean thrillers for the film's dark, tense atmosphere.
  • Actor Mime Gopi, who plays a key role, learned specific police procedures to make his character more authentic.
  • The movie was shot extensively in and around Chennai, using real locations to create a raw, urban feel.
  • It was released directly on a streaming platform, bypassing theaters, which was still uncommon for Tamil action films in 2021.
  • The background score uses minimal music in many scenes to heighten the suspense and focus on dialogue.
  • A minor subplot involving a political angle was trimmed during editing to keep the narrative tightly focused on the investigation.

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