Sethupathi
Sethupathi

Movie spotlight

Sethupathi

2016
Movie
121 min
Tamil

Sethupathi, an inspector, investigates the murder of a cop and finds that Vaathiyar, a big shot, is responsible for the killing. He arrests Vaathiyar, but an unfortunate incident that has a connection to the case he is investigating, puts his career in jeopardy.

Insights

IMDb7.3/10
Google Users91%
Director: S. U. Arun KumarGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

Sethupathi, a dedicated police officer in a small town, navigates the complexities of upholding the law while dealing with corrupt politicians and local gangsters. He strives to maintain his integrity and protect his family, even when faced with immense pressure and personal danger. The film explores the moral dilemmas faced by an honest cop in a system rife with corruption.

Critical Reception

Sethupathi was generally well-received by critics and audiences, praised for its realistic portrayal of a police officer's life and its strong performances, particularly from lead actor Vijay Sethupathi. The film's grounded narrative and action sequences were highlighted as its strengths.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its realistic depiction of police work and the challenges faced by honest officers.

  • Vijay Sethupathi's performance as the titular character was widely commended.

  • The film's engaging plot and well-executed action sequences were noted positively.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's authentic portrayal of a police officer's life, the strong acting, and the compelling storyline. The realistic approach and the lead actor's performance were frequently cited as highlights.

Fun Fact

Vijay Sethupathi reportedly underwent significant physical training to prepare for the role of a police officer, aiming for a more authentic and robust on-screen presence.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review

TMDB Reviews

2 reviews
Reno

Reno

**An honest cop's confrontation with a ruthless gangster!** Recently I reduced watching Indian films, but still hanging around Tamil films. Now and then checking out some parallel films, particularly the Vijay Sethupathi films. Police is...

timesofindia

timesofindia

A couple of Fridays ago, we had Vetri Maaran's Visaaranai, a hard-hitting film that was a damning one for the police force as it shined a light on the brutality that those with power unleash upon the defenseless. For them, Sethupathi should...