Vidiyum Munn(2013)
Vidiyum Munn is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Balaji K. Kumar. The film stars Pooja Umashankar as Rekha, an aging prostitute, and Malavika Manikuttan as Nandhini, a young girl forced into the sex trade. Vinoth Kishan, John Vijay, and Lakshmy Ramakrishnan appear in supporting roles. The story follows Rekha as she risks her life to rescue Nandhini from a violent pimp named Singaram. The entire plot unfolds over a single night in the dark underbelly of Chennai. The film is a remake of the 2006 British film London to Brighton. It was praised for its raw realism, tight screenplay, and strong performances. Vidiyum Munn won one award and received four nominations. The film was released on November 29, 2013, in India.
Quick Facts
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- Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 29 November 2013
- Director
- Balaji K. Kumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
An aging prostitute named Rekha decides to save a young girl named Nandhini from the same life of exploitation she has endured. She steals money from the brothel owner and escapes into the night. Now, a violent pimp and his men are hunting them both. Rekha must keep Nandhini safe until dawn.
“Before dawn, everything changes.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Vidiyum Munn
Cast reunions in this film: Lakshmy Ramakrishnan & John Vijay (2 films together), and John Vijay & Muthukumar (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in just 18 days, a very short schedule for a feature-length movie.
- Director Balaji K. Kumar made his debut with this film after working as an assistant director in Hollywood.
- The movie's title 'Vidiyum Munn' translates to 'Before the Dawn', hinting at the dark events before a possible resolution.
- It was simultaneously shot in Tamil and Telugu, with the Telugu version titled 'Gundello Godari'.
- Actress Pooja Umashankar, who plays a key role, was praised for her intense performance in a dual-character arc.
- The film's soundtrack by G. V. Prakash Kumar includes a rare lullaby based on a traditional Tamil folk tune.
- Despite its thriller genre, the story is structured as an emotional drama focusing on the two female leads' struggles.