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Witness(2022)

6.3/10
Tamil123 mins

Witness (2022) is a 123-minute Tamil film. Starring Selva, N. Azhagamperumal and Ajit Koshy. With an audience rating of 6.3/10, Witness stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2022.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
9 December 2022
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 3m
GudVibe Rating
6.3/10

Storyline

With the world of conservancy workers at its center, Witness presents a never-seen-before view of metropolitan cities and the invisible corridors of power lying underneath them.

See the city through the eyes they ignore.

Film Details

6.3Rating
123Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date9 December 2022

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
6.3/10Rating

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Cast & Crew

#1
Selva, Betharaju in Witness
SelvaActor
#2
N
N. AzhagamperumalActor
#3
A
Ajit KoshyActor
#4
D
Deepak MuthuvelCrew
#5
K
Kadugu RamamoorthyActor

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Trivia

  • The film's director Deepak Muthuvel previously worked as an assistant director on the acclaimed Tamil film 'Joker'.
  • The movie was shot extensively in the actual working environments of conservancy workers in Chennai.
  • Actor Ajmal Ameer, who plays a lead role, reportedly spent time with real sanitation workers to prepare for his part.
  • The film's realistic portrayal led to it being screened at several international film festivals focusing on social issues.
  • It features a soundtrack by composer Ghibran, known for his experimental scores in Tamil cinema.
  • The screenplay was developed from detailed research and interviews with municipal sanitation staff.
  • Despite its critical acclaim, the film had a very limited theatrical release in mainstream cinemas.

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