Movie Details:
| Based on | Lock Up by M. Chandrakumar |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
| Genres | Crime, Drama |
| Release date | 12 September 2015 (Venice) 5 February 2016 (India) |
| Running time | 1hr 58min |
| Starring | Dinesh Anandhi Samuthirakani Murugadoss S Rathnasamy Kishore Pradheesh Raj |
| Directed by | Vetrimaaran |
| Screenplay by | Vetrimaaran |
| Produced by | Dhanush |
| Cinematography by | S. Ramalingam |
| Edited by | Kishore Te. Co-editor G. B. Venkatesh |
| Music by | G. V. Prakash Kumar |
| Production Company | Wunderbar Films Grass Root Film Company |
| Distributor | Lyca Productions |
Cast & Characters:
- Attakathi Dinesh as Pandi
- Murugadoss as Murugan
- Samuthirakani as Muthuvel
- Kishore as K. K.
- E. Ramdoss as Ramachandran
- Ajay Ghosh as Vishveshwara Rao
- Anandhi as Shanthi
- Silambarasan Rathnasamy as Afzal
- Pradheesh Raj as Kumar
- Misha Ghoshal as Sindhu
- Saravana Subbiah as Saravanan
- Halwa Vasu
- Munnar Ramesh as Ramesh
- Dhaya Senthil as Neethipathi
- Vettai Muthukumar as Rathnasamy
- Cheran Raj as Goule
- Supergood Subramani
Storyline:
The story follows Pandi (Dinesh) and his friends, who are migrant workers in Andhra Pradesh. They are wrongfully arrested by the police for a crime they did not commit and are subjected to brutal torture during their interrogation. As they endure physical and psychological abuse, the film explores themes of systemic corruption, human rights violations, and the Kafkaesque nature of their plight.
The narrative shifts between their nightmarish experiences in custody and the aftermath of their release, highlighting the pervasive fear and trauma that lingers long after their ordeal.
About Movie:
Visaranai is a Tamil crime drama film written and directed by Vetrimaaran, based on the novel Lock Up by M. Chandrakumar. The film stars Dinesh, Anandhi, Samuthirakani, Aadukalam Murugadoss, Kishore, and others in significant roles. It portrays the harrowing experiences of two men who are subjected to torture and coercion for confessions they did not commit.
Visaranai premiered in the Orrizonti section of the 72nd Venice Film Festival, where it won the Amnesty International Italia Award. Upon its release in India, it received widespread critical acclaim for its unflinching portrayal of police brutality and systemic injustice. The film was praised for its direction, screenplay, and powerful performances, particularly by Dinesh and Samuthirakani.
It won three awards at the 63rd National Film Awards, including Best Feature Film in Tamil and Best Supporting Actor for Samuthirakani. Additionally, it was selected as India’s official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards but did not receive a nomination.
The film sparked discussions about police violence and corruption in India, leading to controversies within Tamil Nadu’s police force regarding its depiction of law enforcement practices. Its impact on cinema has been significant, inspiring dialogues about human rights and justice.
Overall, Visaranai is recognized as a powerful commentary on the abuse of power and the struggles faced by marginalized individuals within society, making it a landmark film in contemporary Tamil cinema.
Budget & Box Office Collection:
| Budget | ₹1 crore |
| Worldwide Collection | ₹11 crore |
