
Kabadadaari(2021)
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
#2S
Sangeetha VenkateshActor
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RasamathiCrew
→#3
S
Sampath MaitreyaActor
→#4
#5G
G DhananjayanActor
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Pradeep KrishnamoorthyActor
→#6
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 →
Ranjan-Ramya4 films →
Kumar/Rayudu-Ramya2 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 →

