Movie Details:
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Genres | Drama, Thriller |
Release date | December 29, 2016 (India) |
Running time | 1hr 45min |
Certificate | U/A |
Starring | Rahman Prakash Vijayaraghavan Ashwin Kkumar Anjana Jayaprakash |
Directed by | Karthick Naren |
Written by | Karthick Naren, Azaruddin Alauddin |
Produced by | Naren |
Cinematography by | Sujith Sarang |
Edited by | Sreejith Sarang |
Music by | Jakes Bejoy |
Production Company | Knight Nostalgia Filmotainment |
Distributor | Dream Factory Venus Infotainment |
Cast & Characters:
- Rahman as Deepak, retired Inspector of Police
- Prakash Vijayaraghavan as Gautham, before he underwent reconstruction facial surgery due to the accident.
- Ashwin Kkumar as Gautham, after he underwent reconstruction facial surgery due to the accident.
- Pradeep as Rajan
- Anjana Jayaprakash as Vaishnavi
- Yashika Aannand as Shruti
- Kunal Kaushik as Rajiv
- Sharath Ravi as Paperboy
- Santhosh Krishna as Fabian
- Praveen as Mano
- Karthikeyan as Melvin
- Vinod Varma as Krish
- Bala Hasan as Prem
- Delhi Ganesh as Sriram
- SM. Sivakumar
- Karthick Naren as Short film director (cameo)
Storyline:
The film follows Deepak, a retired police officer who recounts a complex murder case from his past to a young man interested in joining the police force. As Deepak narrates the events leading up to the case, viewers are taken through a series of twists and turns that reveal the intricacies of the investigation and the psychological toll it took on him. The narrative structure is non-linear, adding to the suspense and intrigue.
About Movie:
Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru also known as D-16, is a neo-noir crime thriller film written and directed by Karthick Naren. The film stars Rahman in the lead role and features a predominantly new cast and crew. It is notable for its gripping narrative and innovative storytelling techniques.
The film was remade in Kannada as Aa Drushya (2019) and is set to be remade in Hindi with Varun Dhawan in the lead role.
Karthick Naren announced that Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru would be part of a “thriller trilogy,” with subsequent films set in the same universe. The film’s innovative approach to storytelling has garnered attention and established Naren as a promising filmmaker in Indian cinema.
Overall, Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru is recognized for its compelling narrative and technical execution, making it a significant entry in contemporary Tamil cinema.