Virumaandi is a 2004 Indian Tamil language drama film written, directed, and starring Kamal Haasan in the title role.
The film revolves around the interview of two prison inmates, firstly Kothala Thevar (Pasupathy) life sentence inmate and secondly Virumaandi (Kamal Haasan) who is sentenced to hang.
The criminals express how they feel about the direction their lives have taken and how they have ended up where they are. The film’s narrative is based on the Rashomon effect.
The film revolves around the controversy of the death penalty.
The cast also includes Abhirami, Napoleon, Rohini, Shanmugarajan, and Nassar in pivotal roles. The film’s score and soundtrack were composed by Ilayaraaja.
Directed by – Kamal Haasan
Produced by – Kamal Haasan & Chandra Haasan
Written by – Kamal Haasan
Starring – Kamal Haasan, Abhirami, Nasser, Pasupathy, Napoleon
Music by – Ilayaraaja
Cinematography – Keshav Prakash
Edited by – Ramsudharsan
Production – Raaj Kamal Films International
Distributed by – Raaj Kamal Films International
Release dates – 14 January 2004
Running time – 175 minutes
Country – India
Language – Tamil
Visitor Rating: 2 Stars