Rail(2024)
Tamil127 mins
In a rapidly urbanizing village, Muthiah, an electrician turned habitual drinker, struggles with his marriage and work. His hatred for North Indian workers leads to conflict with his neighbor, Sunil. Tragedy, guilt, and kindness ultimately transform Muthiah’s outlook on life.
Director:Bhaskar Sakthi
Mood:
darkemotionaluplifting
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Aha, Airtel Xstream Play
- 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
127Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date21 June 2024
Also Known AsVadakkan
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaluplifting
Themes
identityfamilycorruptionsurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
S
Senthil KochadaiDhandapani
→#2
P
Parvaiz MahrooSunil
→#3
S
ShameeraDimple
→#4
V
VairamalaChellama
→#5
R
Ramesh VaidyaVaradhan
→#6
K
Kungumaraj MuthusamyMuthaiah
→#7
T
Theni EashwarCrew
→#8
S
S. J. JananiyMusic
→#9
B
Bhaskar SakthiDirector
→#10
M
M. VediyappanCrew
→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.