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Kodi

2016 · 145 min

A twisty political drama with twin-brother intrigue, betrayal, and action, keeping you engaged with its emotional stakes.

Directed by
R. S. Durai Senthilkumar
Genres
Action, Drama, Thriller
Starring
Dhanush, Trisha Krishnan, Anupama Parameswaran
Overview
A young politician finds himself in a position where he has to contest against his girlfriend, who is ambitious. Circumstances force his look-alike twin to also get involved in this political battle.

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Directed by
R. S. Durai Senthilkumar
Genres
Action, Drama, Thriller
Starring
Dhanush, Trisha Krishnan, Anupama Parameswaran
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • betrayal
  • politics
  • ambition
  • family
  • corruption
Places
  • small town
  • countryside
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Form
  • twist ending
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror2
Humour3
Realism6
Romance5
Tension7
Darkness7
Complexity7
Emotional weight7

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