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Chithambaram Railwaygate(2021)

6.5/10
Tamil115 mins

Chithambaram Railwaygate (2021) is a 115-minute Tamil film directed by Sivapavalan. Starring Anbu Mayilsamy, Balasaravanan and Mahendran. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Chithambaram Railwaygate stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2021.

Director:Sivapavalan
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
5 February 2021
Director
Sivapavalan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 55m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A Tale of love filled with, friendship turned enemity, politics.

Love sparks a war in a town divided.

Film Details

6.5Rating
115Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date5 February 2021
Also Known AsChidambaram Railway Gate · Chithambaram Railway Gate · Chidambaram RailwayGate · சிதம்பரம் இரயில்வே கேட்

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
lovecorruptionrevengefriendship
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

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Anbu MayilsamyActor
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BalasaravananActor
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Mahendran, Actor in Chithambaram Railwaygate
MahendranActor
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Neeraja, Actor in Chithambaram Railwaygate
NeerajaActor
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Super Subbarayan, Actor in Chithambaram Railwaygate
Super SubbarayanActor
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Daniel Annie Pope, Actor in Chithambaram Railwaygate
Daniel Annie PopeActor
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Gayatri Rema, Actor in Chithambaram Railwaygate
Gayatri RemaActor
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SivapavalanDirector
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R. VelrajCrew
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Karthik Raja, Original Music Composer in Chithambaram Railwaygate
Karthik RajaMusic
#11
S
S. M. IbrahimCrew

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Trivia

  • The film's title refers to a real railway gate in Chithambaram, a location known for local political tensions.
  • Director Sivapavalan also wrote the story, drawing from observations of small-town dynamics in Tamil Nadu.
  • It was shot primarily in and around Cuddalore district to capture authentic rural landscapes.
  • The movie faced delays in release due to the COVID-19 pandemic, finally premiering in 2021.
  • A subplot involves a political rivalry inspired by real-life factional clashes in some Tamil Nadu towns.
  • The soundtrack was composed by newcomer G. V. Prakash Kumar, who used folk instruments for a rustic feel.
  • Despite its action genre tags, the central love story was marketed as the film's emotional core.

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