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Kabadadaari(2021)

8.1/10
Tamil146 mins

Kabadadaari (2021) is a 146-minute Tamil film. Starring Sangeetha Venkatesh, Rasamathi and Sampath Maitreya. With an audience rating of 8.1/10, Kabadadaari stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2021.

Mood:
suspensefuldarkemotional
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
28 January 2021
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 26m
GudVibe Rating
8.1/10

Storyline

A traffic cop investigates a murder that happened forty years ago. He teams up with a journalist and a retired police officer to uncover the truth.

A forgotten murder. A determined cop. A decades-old secret.

Film Details

8.1Rating
146Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date28 January 2021
Also Known AsKapadadaari · Kabadadari · Kabadadhaari · Kapadadari · Kapadadhaari

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefuldarkemotional
Themes
justicecorruptionsurvivalidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
8.1/10Rating

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Cast & Crew

#1
S
Sangeetha VenkateshActor
#2
R
RasamathiCrew
#3
S
Sampath MaitreyaActor
#4
G
G DhananjayanActor
#5
Pradeep Krishnamoorthy, Henchman of Minjur Ranganathan in Kabadadaari
Pradeep KrishnamoorthyActor
#6
Jayaprakash, Kumar/Rayudu in Kabadadaari
JayaprakashActor

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kabadadaari' is a Tamil word for a traffic junction, reflecting the protagonist's job as a traffic cop.
  • Director Pradeep Krishnamoorthy reportedly drew inspiration from real-life unsolved cases to craft the murder mystery.
  • Actor Sibi Sathyaraj, who plays the lead, underwent training with traffic police to mimic their mannerisms realistically.
  • The film was shot extensively in Chennai, using actual traffic junctions to add authenticity to the urban setting.
  • It is a remake of the 2019 Telugu film 'Brochevarevarura', but with significant plot changes to suit Tamil audiences.
  • The movie features a cameo by a popular Tamil comedian in a serious role, which was a departure from his usual style.
  • Despite being a crime thriller, the film includes subtle social commentary on urban development and land disputes.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Kabadadaari

Kumar/Rayudu-Ranjan14 films
Kumar/Rayudu-Director of Photography2 films
Kumar/Rayudu-Henchman of Minjur Ranganathan2 films
Kumar/Rayudu-Original Music Composer2 films
Ranjan-Director of Photography2 films
Ranjan-Henchman of Minjur Ranganathan2 films
Ranjan-Original Music Composer2 films
Shakti-Director of Photography2 films
Shakti-Henchman of Minjur Ranganathan2 films
Ramya-Director of Photography2 films
Ramya-Henchman of Minjur Ranganathan2 films
Ramya-Original Music Composer2 films
Director of Photography-Henchman of Minjur Ranganathan2 films
Director of Photography-Original Music Composer2 films
Henchman of Minjur Ranganathan-Original Music Composer2 films

Frequently Asked Questions