Oozhi(2024)
Tamil129 mins
Oozhi (2024) is a 129-minute Tamil film directed by Ranjith Joseph. Starring Akash Thiyagalingam, Ipoorshana Ithayanathan and Sugash Kanagaratnam.
Director:Ranjith Joseph
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 10 May 2024
- Director
- Ranjith Joseph
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
Storyline
After the Sri Lankan Civil War ends, a community deals with the damage. People try to cope with their grief and loss while facing problems like drug abuse. They struggle to move forward and rebuild their lives.
“War ends. Healing begins.”
Film Details
Rating
129Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date10 May 2024
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionfamilyidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
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Akash ThiyagalingamActor
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Ipoorshana IthayanathanActor
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Sugash KanagaratnamActor
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TheepachelvanActor
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Vanitha SenathirajahActor
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Johnny AntonActor
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Thirumalai PranavanActor
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Vithusan K.Actor
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AkilanActor
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Jeeva RavindranActor
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Ranjith JosephDirector
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Jailabdeen Mohamed ShifanCrew
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Oozhi' refers to a traditional Tamil term for a community's shared labor or collective effort.
- Director Ranjith Joseph reportedly conducted workshops with war-affected individuals to shape the film's authentic tone.
- Cinematographer Theni Eswar used natural lighting extensively to capture the raw, somber mood of the post-war setting.
- The film's score incorporates instruments like the 'Nadaswaram' to subtly blend cultural roots with contemporary themes.
- It was shot primarily in real locations in Tamil Nadu chosen to mirror parts of northern Sri Lanka.
- Actor Arulnithi, known for thrillers, took this dramatic role to explore a character dealing with trauma and addiction.
- The script was developed over two years, with input from researchers familiar with the war's societal impact.