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Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru

  • 2016
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
18K
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Rahman in Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru (2016)
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A police officer retires after an accident during a case investigation. Years later, he is forced to relive the past as he narrates the story to his friend's son.A police officer retires after an accident during a case investigation. Years later, he is forced to relive the past as he narrates the story to his friend's son.A police officer retires after an accident during a case investigation. Years later, he is forced to relive the past as he narrates the story to his friend's son.

  • Director
    • Karthick Naren
  • Writer
    • Karthick Naren
  • Stars
    • Rahman
    • Prakash Raghavan
    • Sharathkumar
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    18K
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    • Director
      • Karthick Naren
    • Writer
      • Karthick Naren
    • Stars
      • Rahman
      • Prakash Raghavan
      • Sharathkumar
    • 96User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Rahman
    Rahman
    • Deepak
    Prakash Raghavan
    • Gautham
    • (as Prakash Vijayaraghavan)
    Sharathkumar
    • The paperboy
    Santhosh Krishna
    • Fabian
    Praveen
    • Manoj
    Bala Hasan
    Bala Hasan
    • Prem
    Vinod Varma
    • Krish
    Ashwin Kumar
    Ashwin Kumar
    • Aspiring IPS officer
    Kunal Kaushik
    • Rajiv
    Anjana Jayaprakash
    Anjana Jayaprakash
    • Vaishnavi
    Yaashika Aanand
    Yaashika Aanand
    • Shruti
    Delhi Ganesh
    Delhi Ganesh
    • Sriram
    Karthick Naren
    Karthick Naren
    • The filmmaker
    Karthikeyan Palanisamy
    • Melvin
    Sharath Ravi
    • Paper boy
    Sivaram Ramanathan
    • Killer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Karthick Naren
    • Writer
      • Karthick Naren
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    User reviews96

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    9Prash_Vengatesh

    A brilliant thriller made after a long time in Tamil cinema! A master class !!!

    FINALLY !!! A KIND OF FILM I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN WAITING FOR IN TAMIL CINEMA ! Truly a mind-twisting movie experience! A dark-thriller! Indeed one of the best dark thrillers in Tamil cinema! The sound mixing and background for this movie is so brilliant. Truly a a genius! Karthick Naren an young director in his early 20s delivers one of the best thrillers made in Tamil cinema. Although you might have no idea where the film is taking you to, no worries, the climax of the movie will leave you in shock. Rahaman the actor of this film totally pulled it off with ease. Its sad to see that not many people can appreciate this master piece, more films like this should come out. Support this kind of films and don't let Tamil cinema rot in the name of masala films. Top notch thriller which you will not regret watching. Its worth every penny of your money! Go watch it! My score - 9.2/10
    10vinu_ks133

    Karma is a boomerang, however you furl it, bounces back to you

    The summary tells the whole story, the movie is very gripping, you have to be very attentive to catch every minute detail right from start the movie is well made, following points have caught my attention

    1. Masked killer (Makes you want to know who is inside), great introduction

    2. Rahman rubbing the eyes, which is shown as graphic in introduction. 3. Character of gautham is well made. 4. Up to the climax the killer is given great importance, but the real motive behind the story is ordinary and that intricate details are also well woven in between the plot to minute detail. 5. Ultimately our protagonist falls victim to a fate which he knows far later, but cant much help.

    I cant believe a debutant director has made this movie. Tamil cinema has gone to a new level, i would rate this movie above Thani Oruvan and 24.

    Surprising twist till last frame.

    One of the excellent role portrayed by Rahman

    Director karthick Naren is one to be taken very seriously
    8rajmannar-08230

    Gripping

    Lovely murder mystery. Nice to see a movie with suspense being the theme with perfect pacing, enough eye for details, solidly enacted, no distractions of songs etc. Pretty much whatever makes a good solid yarn of a suspense from the good old school is in here.

    Two deaths, missing woman, disappearing witness and a Cop led by his assorted bag of assistants, including a new recruit in the hunt.

    I loved the way the story dealt in small details, especially at the police station, the new cops, the stress around their work etc. Rehman plays his part well.

    Definitely worth a watch.
    9naveensankaran18

    Dark Crime Thriller that Thamizh Cinema didn't expect

    After the trailer impressed quiet a number of people, I had an impression that this will be yet another movie which fools around with its trailer. Karthik Naren proved me wrong.

    Never seen such a dark crime thriller in Thamizh Cinema. I must say, no one expected such a young lad to perform this much.

    The cinematic dark tone, grippy BGM, Screenplay treatment, Almost perfect Casting, makes this a must watch movie.

    Although this is not a perfect movie, having its own loopholes, it still stands out from the crowd.

    Thamizh Cinema is indeed evolving.
    8aniseprakash

    One of the best thrillers in recent times in Kollywood.

    D-16, one of the best thrillers in the recent times. Directed by the debutant Karthick Naren. Debutant? Yes, one would wonder how this is possible by a debutant. Karthick directing his first movie has done an exceptional job.

    The first crime scene might seem average, but there on it's entirely a different movie. Each and every scene is planned to perfection and keeps the audience engaged till the end. Suspense is what Karthick masters, he keeps everyone guessing till it is unraveled.

    Rahman as Deepak has justified his role. His Malayalam dipped slang might seem a bit unfit but it doesn't over shadow his acting. The story was narrated from Rahman's point of view. Almost all the other faces are new. Everyone has done an exceptional job.

    Characterization was another plus no unwanted or annoying characters. Every character has contributed something to the plot. The background score by Jakes Bejoy has travelled along the movie that plants each and every scene in mind. Cinematography is another technical aspect that lifts the movie. Sujith Sarang with the camera has to be lauded for his efforts.

    It's a nail biter one might find travelling along the story till the very end. Karthick is another find for Kollywood. When we leave the movie halls we might still feel suspense circling our heads (Few twists have been left to be judged by the audience).

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    • Trivia
      Karthick Naren was forced to fund this film himself as the producers he narrated the script to were reluctant considering his age as he was just 21. The film went on to become a huge critical and commercial success.
    • Goofs
      Deepak and Gautham find the Newspaperman at Fabian's house. They however do not feel the need to question the Newspaperman about what he was doing there till Mano reports the facts later that day.
    • Crazy credits
      There are no end credits for this film
    • Connections
      Referenced in Thallumaala (2022)
    • Soundtracks
      Kaatril Oru Rajaali
      Written by Mani Amudhavan

      Performed by Lawrence, Kavita Thomas

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    • Release date
      • December 29, 2016 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
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    • Language
      • Tamil
    • Also known as
      • 16 Extremes
    • Production company
      • Knight Nostalgia Filmotainment
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      1 hour 45 minutes
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