Rajinikanth(2024)
Tamil17 mins
"Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise!" This short film featuring a rollercoaster of emotions is all about two people, Sanjana and Rajinikanth, meeting each other during a strange situation which eventually impact both of their lives.
Director:Vishnu Subhash
Mood:
emotionalupliftingdark
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 3 May 2024
- Director
- Vishnu Subhash
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 17m
Storyline
Two people, Sanjana and Rajinikanth, meet during a strange event. This unexpected encounter deeply affects both of their lives, taking them on an emotional journey.
“When darkness meets light, two lives change forever.”
Film Details
17Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date3 May 2024
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingdark
Themes
loveidentitysurvivalfriendship
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
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Shreedurga GauthActor
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Rio RajRajinikanth
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Samyuktha Viola ViswanathanSanjana
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Vishnu SubhashDirector
→Trivia
- The film's director, Vishnu Subhash, is primarily known for his work as a cinematographer on other short films.
- The title 'Rajinikanth' refers to the character's name, not the superstar, playing on the name's cultural weight in Tamil Nadu.
- It was shot in a single primary location to maintain a claustrophobic and intimate feel for the 'strange situation'.
- The project was completed on a very tight schedule, with principal photography wrapped in just a few days.
- The emotional score was composed by a relatively new music director, aligning with the film's indie production style.
- This short film was specifically made for and premiered on a popular Tamil YouTube channel dedicated to short content.