Visaranai Movie: Budget 1 crore and earning 11 crore, this South thriller film had reached Oscar, will shake hearts on Netflix

News India Live, Digital Desk: If you are fond of crime thriller and realistic cinema, then there is a film in the world of OTT which will thrill your soul. We are talking about veteran director Vetrimaaran’s Tamil film ‘Visaaranai’ released in 2015. It is considered one of the most powerful and brutal films of Indian cinema so far. Produced by Dhanush, the film not only grossed 11 times its budget at the box office, but also became India’s official entry for the Oscars. Even today, this film remains the first choice of the audience on Netflix. The true and horrifying tale of ‘Lock Up’. The story of the film is based on M. Chandrakumar’s famous book ‘Lock Up’, which is a true incident from the author’s own life. Plot: The story revolves around four migrant laborers who work in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. Twist: Their lives become hell when the local police arrest them for a high-profile theft. Torture: The first part of the film shows the inhuman torture inflicted on innocent people in police custody in a hair-raising manner. The second part of the film exposes the dirty game of politics and the system, where the common man becomes a mere ‘pawn’. IMDb Rating and Achievements ‘Visaaranai’ has been rated as a ‘Masterpiece’ by both critics and audiences: IMDb Rating: 8.4/10 (which makes it into the list of top rated Indian films). Rotten Tomatoes: The film has received a 100% critic rating. National Awards: This film won three major awards at the 63rd National Film Awards – Best Tamil Film, Best Supporting Actor (Samuthirakani) and Best Editing (Editing). Why should you watch this film? This film is not for any masala entertainer. It shows the shortcomings of the justice system and police brutality that we often ignore. Vetrimaaran’s direction is so careful that you will feel that you are not watching a film but the reality in front of your eyes. Actor Dinesh, who played the lead role in the film, actually took batons to bring the torture scenes to life. If you like movies like ‘Jai Bheem’ or ‘Article 15’, then ‘Visaaranai’ should be on your must-watch list.