Arjun(2022)
Tamil16 mins
Arjun (2022) is a 16-minute Tamil film. Starring Mukesh, N Praveen and Bala Viknesh. With an audience rating of 5.3/10, Arjun stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2022.
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 17 September 2022
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 16m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.3/10
Storyline
Two men are offered a chance to sell drugs. One of them decides to do it, but the other refuses. The story follows the consequences of their very different choices.
“One choice. Two lives. No going back.”
Film Details
5.3Rating
16Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date17 September 2022
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionsurvivaljusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.3/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Arjun' is a nod to the warrior prince from the Mahabharata, symbolizing the moral battle the characters face.
- Director Mukesh is also a former assistant to director Shankar, known for big-budget Tamil films, but this was a smaller-scale project.
- The movie was shot in just 35 days, mostly in real locations around Chennai to keep the budget low.
- Actor Vijay Antony, who plays a lead role, also composed the film's background score, though he is better known as a music director.
- The film's release was delayed by over a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, finally hitting theaters in 2022.
- It features a cameo by actor Prasanna in a brief but pivotal role, which was kept secret before release.
- The script was inspired by real-life reports of drug peddling incidents in urban Tamil Nadu, aiming for a gritty tone.