
Virundhu(2024)
Tamil125 mins
Famous businessman John Kalathil dies by suicide. 6 months later, his wife Elizabeth meets a tragic accident. On her deathbed, she tasks auto driver Hemand to pass a secret to Comrade Balettan.
Director:Kannan Thamarakkulam
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hotstar, MX Player
- Theatrical Release
- 31 August 2024
- Director
- Kannan Thamarakkulam
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Rating
- 2.0/10
Storyline
A wealthy businessman takes his own life. Six months later, his wife is fatally injured in an accident. Before she dies, she asks a taxi driver to deliver a hidden secret to a man named Comrade Balettan.
“A secret worth dying for.”
Film Details
2.0Rating
125Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 August 2024
Also Known AsVirundhu
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
#2B
Baiju SanthoshActor
→A
Aju VargheseActor
→#3
G
Gireesh NeyyarActor
→#4
#5A
Arjun SarjaActor
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Nikki GalraniActor
→#6
R
Ravi ChandranCrew
→#7
K
Kannan ThamarakkulamDirector
→Trivia
- The film's director Kannan Thamarakkulam is also a well-known screenwriter, having written for the hit film 'Jana Gana Mana'.
- Actor Aju Varghese, who plays a key role, is a frequent collaborator with the director in Malayalam cinema.
- The movie was shot extensively in Kochi, Kerala, giving it a distinct visual backdrop different from many Tamil films.
- The plot revolves around a secret passed via an auto driver, a common yet pivotal character in South Indian narratives.
- This is one of the few Tamil films from 2024 to blend a political thriller plot with family drama elements.
- The film's title 'Virundhu' translates to 'Feast', symbolically contrasting with the dark themes of the story.
- Composer Jakes Bejoy provided the music, marking a continued collaboration with the director from their Malayalam projects.