Movie

Velaikkaran

2017 · 150 min

A rousing, socially conscious thriller that mixes corporate intrigue with slum solidarity, delivering tension and uplift in equal measure.

Overview: An enterprising youngster in a slum wants his people to lead a life of dignity, but has to take on an ambitious capitalist, who only wants to dominate his field.
How it feels: Earnest, tense, uplifting and dark. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Corruption, class, justice, power
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: earneststrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
upliftingstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: corruption
class
justice
power
betrayal
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none