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Kodiyil Oruvan(2021)

7.1/10
Tamil149 mins

Kodiyil Oruvan (2021) is a 149-minute Tamil film directed by Ananda Krishnan. Starring Divya Prabha, Sachin Khedekar and 'Poo' Ram. With an audience rating of 7.1/10, Kodiyil Oruvan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2021.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
OTT availability not confirmed yet. Check Netflix · Prime Video · Hotstar · ZEE5

Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
17 September 2021
Director
Ananda Krishnan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 29m
GudVibe Rating
7.1/10

Storyline

A young man moves to Chennai to become a civil servant, as his mother wanted. He clashes with a corrupt local politician and his gang, sparking a major conflict.

A city's power, one man's fight.

Film Details

7.1Rating
149Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date17 September 2021
Also Known AsVijaya Raghavan

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionjusticesurvivalidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kodiyil Oruvan' translates to 'A Man in the Flag', symbolizing the protagonist's fight within the system.
  • Director Ananda Krishnan previously worked as an assistant director on several big Tamil films before making his directorial debut with this movie.
  • Actor Vijay Antony, known for his music career, performed many of his own stunts in the action sequences without a body double.
  • The movie was shot extensively in real locations across Chennai to capture the authentic urban setting and political atmosphere.
  • It was released directly on Disney+ Hotstar due to the COVID-19 pandemic, skipping a traditional theatrical release in many regions.
  • The character of the local councillor was inspired by common portrayals of grassroots political figures in Tamil cinema.
  • The film's climax features a symbolic visual of the Indian flag, tying back to the movie's title and central theme.

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