Memories(2023)
Venky, suspected of committing multiple murders, suffers from memory loss and finds himself entangled in a web of lies. However, the true identity of Venky and the person responsible for his predicament are complex and multi-layered, leading to the discovery of the real killer.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, JioHotstar, Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 10 March 2023
- Director
- Praveen Murugan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 6.2/10
Storyline
A man named Venky is suspected of several murders but can't remember anything. He gets caught in a confusing web of lies. The truth about who he really is and who is behind it all is complicated, eventually revealing the real killer.
“Who is Venky? His memory holds the key.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Memories
Cast reunions in this film: R. N. R. Manohar & Ramesh Thilak (3 films together), Ramesh Thilak & Hareesh Peradi (2 films together), and Vetri & Hareesh Peradi (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Praveen Murugan is a former assistant to director Mysskin, known for similar dark thrillers.
- The movie was shot in a single schedule of 30 days, mostly in and around Chennai, to maintain a tight narrative flow.
- Actor Suresh Gopi's son, Gokul Suresh, was initially considered for the lead role before the final casting decision.
- The film's title 'Memories' is stylized with a single inverted comma in posters, hinting at fragmented recollection.
- A key plot device involves a specific brand of foreign cigarettes, used as a clue that ties into the protagonist's past.
- The background score uses leitmotifs for different memory states, composed by Sam C.S., who also worked on 'Maya'.
- Despite being a thriller, the script includes subtle references to classic Tamil literature about identity and self-deception.