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Shoot the Kuruvi(2023)

7.0/10
Tamil127 mins

The film starts by establishing the history of a don called Kuruvi Rajan, played by a convincing Arjai. Rajan rises to the top through hook and crook. Over time, he becomes a deadly villain, whose identity is known only by his victims. On the other hand, we are introduced to Sharif, who suffers from a terminal illness and wishes to tick items off his bucket list. How the two worlds meet forms the rest of the story.

Director:Mathivanan
Mood:
funnysuspensefuldark
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
ShortFlix
Theatrical Release
19 March 2023
Director
Mathivanan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 7m
Rating
7.0/10

Storyline

A dangerous gangster named Kuruvi Rajan has a secret identity, known only to his victims. Meanwhile, a man named Sharif, who is seriously ill, is trying to complete his bucket list. Their paths unexpectedly cross.

A dying man's bucket list collides with a secret crime lord.

Film Details

7.0Rating
127Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date19 March 2023

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysuspensefuldark
Themes
survivalidentitycorruptionfriendship
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

#1
Rajkumar, Actor in Shoot the Kuruvi
RajkumarActor
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Gypsy NawinActor
#3
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Suresh ChakravarthyActor
#4
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Shah RaActor
#5
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Ashiq HussainActor
#6
Arjai, Actor in Shoot the Kuruvi
ArjaiActor
#7
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MathivananDirector

Trivia

  • The film's title is a playful nod to the popular Tamil phrase 'Kuruvi adi', which means to swat a sparrow but implies taking down a small-time troublemaker.
  • Director Mathivanan is also a noted film critic and writer, making this his feature directorial debut after years in film journalism.
  • Actor Arjai, who plays Kuruvi Rajan, reportedly studied the mannerisms of real-life local tough guys in Chennai to prepare for his role.
  • A key comedy sequence involving a bucket list item was largely improvised by the actors during the shoot.
  • The movie was shot extensively in the less-filmed neighborhoods of North Chennai to capture a raw, local atmosphere.
  • Despite being a 2023 release, the film's script was reportedly first drafted by the director nearly a decade earlier.
  • The soundtrack features a background score that subtly uses traditional 'gaana' music elements to reflect the Chennai setting.

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