The film features both Malayalam and Tamil dialogues. The Tamil version was titled Virundhu.[2][3][4] The portions of the film shot in Malayalam including scenes of Arjun Sarja which were reshot in Tamil for Virundhu.
Plot
The movie opens with the mysterious death of a businessman named John Kalathil. As the investigation into John's death unfolds, his wife Elizabeth also meets a tragic end in a car accident. In her final moments, Elizabeth sees Hemanth and implores him to meet a man named Balan. What follows is a mishmash of events as Hemanth embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind the deaths of John and Elizabeth.
The film was originally scheduled for release on 23 August 2024,[24][25][26] but was delayed. It subsequently released theatrically on 29 August 2024.[27] It was released in OTT via Simplysouth (Tamil version) and Amazon Prime (Malayalam version).
Reception
Virunnu received generally negative reviews by critics. Abishek Balaji of Cinema Express rated the film two out of five stars and wrote that "Arjun has a solid screen presence, and there are some gripping scenes. But the overdose of background music and quick cutaways gets exhausting".[28] Harshini SV of The Times of India rated the film one-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote that "Unlike the usual pattern in Tamil cinema, Virundhu offers multiple twists and a cleverly designed climax, keeping you hooked throughout the second half. The actual surprises, including the story of a cult group, catch you off-guard. Their motives and routines are also interestingly captured and it’s here you get a glimpse of what the film could’ve been with a better-written screenplay".[29]
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