Oru Thavaru Seidhal

Storyline

Oru Thavaru Seidhal is a Tamil political drama that follows unemployed Chennai youth as they experiment with deepfake technology to manipulate public opinion during elections. The film blends satire, dark humor, and social commentary, exploring the consequences of unethical actions in a tech-driven world.

Tagline

"When ambition meets technology, chaos follows."

Motion Picture Rating (MPA)

U/A 13+

Trivia

• The film addresses deepfake technology in a satirical and social context, one of the first Tamil films to do so.
• M. S. Bhaskar plays a pivotal mentor-like role guiding the youth.
• Scenes were shot in real Chennai urban locations, capturing the struggles of city life.
• The film’s release coincided with local elections, adding topical relevance.

Goofs

• A few background vehicles and billboards are anachronistic for the timeline depicted.
• Some scenes depicting deepfake technology are technically inaccurate.

Quotes

• “Power doesn’t lie in votes; it lies in perception.”
• “A simple click can change a thousand minds.”
• “Ambition without ethics is a ticking bomb.”

Crazy_credits

• End credits feature mock social media posts of the characters and snippets of the deepfake clips they created.

Connections

• Shares thematic similarity with films about technology and its ethical dilemmas, like Nerve (2016) and The Social Dilemma (2020).
• Commentary on politics and youth manipulation connects with films like O Kadhal Kanmani (2015) in its urban youth perspective.

Soundtracks

• Composer: K. M. Rayan
• Music combines electronic beats with urban sounds to match the city and tech theme.
• Songs include “Thavaru Pathai” and “Vote Illusion”.