
License(2023)
Tamil118 mins
License (2023) is a 118-minute Tamil film directed by Ganapathy Balamurugan. Starring Vijay Bhaarat, Rajalakshmi Senthil Ganesh and Ganapathy Balamurugan. With an audience rating of 7.0/10, License stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2023.
Director:Ganapathy Balamurugan
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 3 November 2023
- Director
- Ganapathy Balamurugan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.0/10
Storyline
A woman from a middle-class family applies for a gun license. She wants it for her own safety and protection. The story follows her process and the challenges she faces.
“A mother's safety demands a license.”
Film Details
7.0Rating
118Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date3 November 2023
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalcorruptionfamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
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Vijay BhaaratActor
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#3R
Rajalakshmi Senthil GaneshActor
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Ganapathy BalamuruganDirector
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#5K
Kasivisvanathan ChelladuraiCrew
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Jeeva RaviActor
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Trivia
- The film's director Ganapathy Balamurugan is also a well-known cinematographer in Tamil television.
- The story was inspired by real-life reports of women seeking gun licenses for self-defense in India.
- Lead actress Saranya Ravichandran is a popular television host, making this a rare major film role for her.
- The movie was shot primarily in and around Chennai, using real residential neighborhoods for authenticity.
- It was released directly on a streaming platform, bypassing a traditional theatrical run.
- The film's runtime is a concise 1 hour and 48 minutes, focusing on a tight narrative.
- The soundtrack was composed by Sathish Selvam, who is known for his work in short films and documentaries.


