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Raakadhan(2023)

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Tamil114 mins

Raakadhan (2023) is a 114-minute Tamil film. Starring Vamsi Krishna, Dinesh Kalaiselvan and Gayatri Rema.

Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
21 July 2023
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 54m

Storyline

A police officer investigates a double murder at a modeling spa. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a network within the modeling industry that orchestrated the crime. The story, told from two perspectives, explores how societal pressures harm both men and women.

When the night reveals the darkest truths.

Film Details

Rating
114Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date21 July 2023
Also Known AsRakadhan

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
corruptionjusticeidentitysurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingnon-linear
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

#1
Vamsi Krishna, Ajmal in Raakadhan
Vamsi KrishnaActor
#2
D
Dinesh KalaiselvanActor
#3
Gayatri Rema, Ananya in Raakadhan
Gayatri RemaActor
#4
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Vignesh BaskarActor
#5
Riyaz Khan, Austin in Raakadhan
Riyaz KhanActor

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Raakadhan' is a portmanteau of the Tamil words 'Raa' (night) and 'Kadhan' (man), directly linking to its theme of nocturnal male activity.
  • Director Dinesh Kalaiselvan reportedly drew inspiration from real-life news reports about crimes in urban modeling and spa industries.
  • The movie was shot extensively in Chennai, with key scenes filmed in actual studio apartments to enhance the gritty, realistic atmosphere.
  • Actor Ajmal Ameer, who plays the lead police officer, is known for predominantly heroic roles, making this intense crime thriller a slight departure.
  • The film's narrative structure, showing two different perspectives, was a deliberate choice to avoid a linear storytelling format common in many thrillers.
  • Despite being a 2023 release, the film had a very limited theatrical run and gained more attention through subsequent digital platform streaming.
  • The production team consulted with former law enforcement personnel to accurately depict certain procedural aspects of the murder investigation.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Raakadhan

Frequently Asked Questions