Addiction(2023)
Tamil3 mins
When two close friends are approached to sell drugs by a stranger, one of them agrees and the other one disagrees. How their choice has made an impact on their lives forms the rest of the story, discussing about how one’s choice about drugs can make a huge difference in one’s life
Director:Vidhun Chandragupthan
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 28 October 2023
- Director
- Vidhun Chandragupthan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 3m
Storyline
Two friends are offered a chance to sell drugs. One of them decides to do it, while the other refuses. The story shows how this single choice leads their lives down completely different paths.
“One choice. Two paths. Forever changed.”
Film Details
3Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date28 October 2023
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
friendshipsurvivalcorruptionidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
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Maadhavan RameshActor
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Bala VikneshActor
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N PraveenActor
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#5B
BalachandarActor
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MukeshActor
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Varshan SasikumarActor
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KKMusic
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Vidhun ChandragupthanDirector
→Trivia
- The film was shot in just 15 days, using a small crew to keep the budget low.
- Director Vidhun Chandragupthan also wrote the screenplay and helped with the editing.
- The movie was filmed entirely in real locations around Chennai to create an authentic feel.
- It was released directly on a streaming platform instead of in theaters.
- The story is inspired by real-life incidents of youth being lured into drug peddling.
- The two lead actors were relatively new and were chosen through auditions.
- The film's title 'Addiction' refers to both substance abuse and the addiction to easy money.