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Rail(2024)

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Tamil127 mins

Rail (2024) is a 127-minute Tamil film directed by Bhaskar Sakthi. Starring Vairamala, Senthil Kochadai and Shameera.

Director:Bhaskar Sakthi
Mood:
darkemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
21 June 2024
Director
Bhaskar Sakthi
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 7m

Storyline

Muthiah is an electrician who drinks too much, straining his marriage and job. His resentment toward migrant workers from North India causes tension with his neighbor, Sunil. After a tragedy, Muthiah is filled with guilt, but an act of kindness helps him change his perspective.

A broken man finds redemption through an unlikely friendship.

Film Details

Rating
127Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date21 June 2024
Also Known AsVadakkan

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaluplifting
Themes
identityfamilycorruptionsurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

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VairamalaActor
#2
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Senthil KochadaiActor
#3
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ShameeraActor
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Bhaskar SakthiDirector
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Theni EashwarCrew

Trivia

  • The film's director, Bhaskar Sakthi, previously worked as an assistant director on the acclaimed Tamil film 'Jai Bhim' (2021).
  • The movie was shot primarily in real locations around Kanchipuram to capture the feel of a village undergoing urbanization.
  • Actor Kishore Kumar G., who plays Muthiah, reportedly spent time with local electricians to prepare for his role.
  • The film's title 'Rail' symbolizes the unstoppable force of change, much like a train, impacting the village and its people.
  • A key emotional scene involving a train was filmed at a real railway crossing with minimal artificial lighting for authenticity.
  • The script was developed from real-life observations of migrant worker dynamics in Tamil Nadu's industrial belts.
  • The film had a limited theatrical release but gained significant attention through streaming platforms after its run.

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