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License(2023)

7.0/10
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.

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

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Cast & Crew

#1
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Vijay BhaaratActor
#2
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Rajalakshmi Senthil GaneshActor
#3
G
Ganapathy BalamuruganDirector
#4
K
Kasivisvanathan ChelladuraiCrew
#5
J
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.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in License

Head Constable-Tirunavukkarasu6 films
Tirunavukkarasu-MLA Aalavanthan3 films
Head Constable-Minister of Law2 films

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