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Methagu(2021)

6.5/10
Tamil100 mins

Methagu (2021) is a 100-minute Tamil film directed by T. Kittu. Starring Eeshwar Baasha, Vijay Soundar and Lizzie Antony. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Methagu stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2021.

Director:T. Kittu
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
13 August 2021
Director
T. Kittu
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 40m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

This film recounts real events in Sri Lanka where the Tamil ethnic group faced oppression. It explores how these struggles led to the rise of the Tamil leader Prabhakaran in the fight for freedom.

A leader rises from a people's silenced struggle.

Film Details

6.5Rating
100Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date13 August 2021

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalidentityjusticecorruption
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
6.5/10Rating

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Cast & Crew

#1
E
Eeshwar BaashaActor
#2
V
Vijay SoundarActor
#3
L
Lizzie AntonyActor
#4
V
Vinod SagarActor
#5
T
T. KittuDirector
#6
R
RiyasCrew
#7
K
Kutti ManiActor

Trivia

  • The film's director T. Kittu is also a poet and lyricist, having written songs for other Tamil films.
  • It was shot in real locations in Tamil Nadu chosen to closely resemble the landscapes of northern Sri Lanka.
  • The movie faced delays in its release schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns.
  • Actor Arul Das, who plays a key role, is known for his work in hard-hitting social and political dramas.
  • The title 'Methagu' translates to 'Bravery' or 'Courage' in Tamil, reflecting the film's central theme.
  • It avoids using well-known mainstream stars, focusing instead on performers suited for its realistic tone.
  • The film is part of a small wave of Tamil cinema directly addressing the Sri Lankan Tamil struggle.

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