Filter Gold(2021)
Tamil118 mins
Viji, Dora and Shanthi are transgenders, and Viji and Dora live together. When Viji’s best friend Shanthi is murdered, she decides to take revenge. At the same time, Dora falls in love with Aasari’s son. Now, Viji has feels the responsibility to protect Dora from Aasari.
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 29 October 2021
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
Storyline
Viji and Dora are transgenders who share a home. After their friend Shanthi is killed, Viji seeks revenge. Meanwhile, Dora falls for a man whose mother, Aasari, poses a threat, leading Viji to also protect Dora from her.
“A sister's revenge. A forbidden love. A deadly choice.”
Film Details
118Minutes
TamilLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date29 October 2021
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengejusticeidentityfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
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VijayabaskarActor
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Sugumar ShanmugamActor
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Dora SreeActor
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VettriActor
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M .BharanikumarCrew
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Umar EzhilanMusic
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R M NanuCrew
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Filter Gold' refers to a slang term for transgenders in certain Tamil communities.
- Director Vijayabaskar previously worked as an assistant director on several big-budget Tamil films before making his debut with this movie.
- The film was shot entirely in Chennai, using real locations in areas like North Chennai to add authenticity.
- It was one of the few Tamil films released in 2021 to feature transgender characters in lead roles.
- The movie had a limited theatrical release and later gained attention through streaming platforms.
- Actress Anjali Rao, who played Viji, spent time with transgender communities to prepare for her role.
- The soundtrack was composed by Ghibran, known for his experimental scores in Tamil cinema.