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Joker

  • 2016
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 10m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
3.8K
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Guru Somasundaram in Joker (2016)
This is the trailer of JOKER (2017) Tamil movie.
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Mannar Mannan, an ordinary villager, decides to call himself the president of the country and starts fighting against the injustices he comes across in his society. What's his agenda?Mannar Mannan, an ordinary villager, decides to call himself the president of the country and starts fighting against the injustices he comes across in his society. What's his agenda?Mannar Mannan, an ordinary villager, decides to call himself the president of the country and starts fighting against the injustices he comes across in his society. What's his agenda?

  • Directors
    • Raju Murugan
    • Raju Saravanan
  • Writer
    • Raju Murugan
  • Stars
    • Guru Somasundaram
    • Ramya Pandian
    • Gayathri
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.3/10
    3.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Raju Murugan
      • Raju Saravanan
    • Writer
      • Raju Murugan
    • Stars
      • Guru Somasundaram
      • Ramya Pandian
      • Gayathri
    • 33User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Trailer 2:20
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    Guru Somasundaram
    Guru Somasundaram
    • Mannar Mannan
    • (as Mannar Mannan)
    Ramya Pandian
    Ramya Pandian
    • Malliga
    • (as Ramya Pandiyan)
    Gayathri
    Gayathri
    • Isai
    Mu Ramaswamy
    Mu Ramaswamy
    • Ponnoonjal
    • (as Ramasamy)
    Bava Chelladurai
    Bala Murugan
    P.V. Anandakrishnan
    • S.P
    Art Kanan
    • Akhila's father
    Kaniyappan
    • Goat Owner
    S. Mahalakshmi
    • Nurse
    Vimala
    • Convent sister
    V. Thamaraiselvan
    • Collector's PA
    S.A. Letchuman
    • Flashback Collector
    Nitharsana C. Kalidoss
    • Villager officer
    • Directors
      • Raju Murugan
      • Raju Saravanan
    • Writer
      • Raju Murugan
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    User reviews33

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    10babuaterode

    Reflecting Truth: If you want to know the reality and humanity around you .. Watch this

    Reflecting Truth: If you want to know the reality and humanity around you .. Watch this

    Hello Guys, If you want to know the reality and humanity which is around us in India / your street / next street. Watch this movie.

    Magnificent story telling about today state of poverty. where the justice goes for poor people vs mighty.

    We are all in selfish life, where we look for our slice of bread (including me), but is this right?.

    Only mighty can get it everything. All other people are coming to earth to just die with economic inabilities. I am sure , I am in very self interested society, where always repeating our self as donator for the big NGO's via our company/ some checks.

    I think, giving money will not solve the poverty issue in India. We have to give ourself to help our people. Via giving Education/literature, Clean society and dedicated timing.

    But what government doing it. You are taking my 30% of the money as incometax, but not doing anything for the society.

    I don't need clean road/ biggest infrastructure, WiFi... for the IT guys who is earning lakhs and lakhs of rupees.

    Do something to the poor people with my incometax (30%) to the people who doesn't have schools/roads. But school with proper teachers.

    They have to come-up and live a normal life. Otherwise India will grow like elephant leg disease. Only one side will live luxury life and other side will die as they born.

    Hats off Raju Murugan.

    But don't betray me by taking any other bullshit movie due to some commercial Benifits. We need you to take some thing like this movie. I hope definitely you will get some money.

    It is also with our people. Never give anything who is doing good for the society. It will go behind, Mass and branding.

    For me, you are brand ambassador, because you reflected the truth.

    You slapped me at climax. Yes I am Joker.

    I am saluting you and the character fight for justice (old man and the group). They given the life to your characters. All are gems in acting.

    Jai Hind.

    Thanks Nithyanantha Babu Sundaram
    8Yuvi77

    A bold and hard hitting political satire !!!

    Plot

    Mannar Mannan (Guru Somasundaram) is a middle-aged man who questions the loopholes of democracy and government rule. But the police officials and general people consider him as 'paithiyam'. What made Mannar feel responsible as a citizen? What made him question the government and protest against them? The film answers it beautifully, filled with emotions.

    Direction and Screenplay

    Director Raju Murugan has a great vision and one has to appreciate him for coming up with such a film. The dialogues are also bold and straight-forward, which conveys the intended notions at the right proportion. The love portions between Somasundaram and Ramya Pandian is cute and the emotions throughout the movie work big time. Though the film might be less on engagement factor, there are no yawn moments as there is something regularly on offer. Writing is very smart and it is great to see a bold film about politics after a very long time. The emotional second half explains what happens when poor people don't get the basic amenities due to the government's less functioning.

    Cast

    Guru Somasundaram, the man who impressed us with his character performances in films like Aaranya Kaandam, Jigarthanda, has played the lead role for the first time, and he has done full justice to his role. He is a thorough performer, and there can be no second thoughts about his acting. Coming from the theatre background, his performance is unmatchable. Both, Ramya Pandian and Gayathri as typical rural ladies fit into the role easily. Ramasamy and Bava Chelladurai gives their ample support to the film. Especially, Ramasamy's performance in the climax scene needs special mention. Though the cast doesn't have any big names, the acting has been immense from the entire cast.

    Technical

    Sean Roldan's music is a very big plus for the movie. His background score is emotionally moving, thereby standing as a great pillar. He has been very selective with his movies, and Joker is a wonderful addition to his career. The songs are also well in sync with the movie and gives you the right feel. Chezhian's visuals are neat and shows the beauty of Dharmapuri in the most convincing manner. The movie is crisp with a running time of 2 hours and 10 minutes. Art direction has been noteworthy, for the fact that the locations and properties used in the film can be easily associated with the film's core plot.

    Producer S.R.Prabhu needs a special mention for showing the courage to invest on a refreshingly bold script like Joker.

    Verdict: A bold and hard hitting political satire that might not have compromised entertainment but stands high on cast, music and writing
    9rajmannar-08230

    A Must watch movie!

    This is a tour-de-force of movie experience. Simply put, one of the best movies where everything comes together - Story, acting, direction, music, scripting, camera work. Just phenomenal. And the most important thing is - this has a soul which hits a raw nerve by its grim realism. The nativity of the location, milieu, the support cast is amazing. Shows the eye of detail of the movie makers. It also avoids the pitfall of being preachy or melodramatic or over the top. A pity that movies like this don't get a larger audience outside the region. There is so much of garbage movies which is produced nationally which gets reams and reams of media coverage but which everyone forgets immediately after the show itself.

    I hate to give anything out about the story. It is better to watch this with no idea of the plot to heighten the cinematic experience. Even the very idea of having something like "this" (suspense) as fulcrum of the movie may seem a joke, but it is fitting.

    And in all that grimness, there is also a very nicely played out love story where lot is said and exchanged by shy glances and slight chivalry.

    Special kudos to the actor who played the lead role of Joker - Guru Somasundaram. He lives the role. All the useless Khans and big mouthed "heroes" should take note on what acting means. Nothing less, nothing more. The supporting star cast are no less behind.

    Music including the background score is flawless! That is saying a lot.

    Camera work is spectacular. Right from the first shot where it lovingly shows the rural place, not leaving even the minutest detail and continuing the same form till the end. Brilliant.

    Dialogues are terrific. Again, not over the top, but very appropriate. Especially the climax.

    Great work by Director! Do not miss it.
    10tktarun

    Awesome Tamil Movie Everybody Must Watch - Applause to Director

    This is my first review comments in IMDb, First of all let me take a deep breathe. First of all i appreciate the director for his wonderful crafting, each and every frame is very detailed and realistic, he gave importance to everyone who acted in this film. I salute him for bringing such a wonderful movie to us. Some movie made you happy or sad but this movie made me tears and made me to think and also reminded me my childhood. My personal opinion i would say this is the best movie i ever watched (Believe me). Congrats to crew and Millions applause to the actor Guru Somasundaram, amazing acting skill. Proud of you Guru Somasundaram Sir.
    10nareshkumarnaveen

    The reality of Indian society

    One of the best movie in this decade ,must watch movie. Movies like this are very rare so don't miss I can give 100 out of 100

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      The film crew taken the next level of advertising by asking the viewers who watch the film by pirated copies to pay the amount to particular bank account number kindly.
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    • Release date
      • August 12, 2016 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
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    • Language
      • Tamil
    • Also known as
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    • Filming locations
      • Dharmapuri, India
    • Production company
      • Dream Warrior Pictures
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      • $800,000 (estimated)
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      • 2h 10m(130 min)
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