Rail

Storyline

The film delves into themes of personal transformation, the impact of societal changes on individuals, and the importance of confronting one's biases to foster harmony.

Tags

Tagline

From hatred to harmony.

Motion Picture Rating (MPA)

U

Trivia

• Rail marks Bhaskar Sakthi's directorial debut.
• The film was initially titled Vadakkan but was renamed due to certification requirements.
• Produced by M. Vediyappan under Discovery Cinemas.
• Cinematography was handled by Theni Eswar.
• Music composed by S. J. Jananiy.

Goofs

• Continuity - Saroja's makeup
• During the chaos sequences, her hairstyle switches between shots despite no time for adjustments.
• Train Speed vs. Physics
• The train is shown speeding uncontrollably uphill, which would realistically lose momentum.
• Newspapers / Viral Footage Timing Error
• News channels broadcast clear videos of incidents almost instantly, with edited graphics faster than feasible.
• Falling Cargo Doors
• A container door falls and then appears undamaged in a later shot.
• Uniform Damage Continuity
• Poochiyappan shirt switches between torn and clean across consecutive scenes.

Quotes

• "Nenacha madhiri nadakkala na, nadakkara madhiriye nenachudu."
• If life doesn't go as you think - think in the way life goes.
• Ennala mudiyuma-nu yosikka kooda neraya neram illa.
• Theres no time left to doubt whether I can do it.
• "Rail la velai seivan-nu sollumbodhu periya vishayama thonala
• aana ippo thaan theriyudhu."
• Working on a train never felt great before - now I realize what it means.
• "Nallavana kooda kadavul dhaan kapathuvaru."
• Even the good ones need God to save them.
• "Kaadhal enbathu bayathukku mela pogura dhairiyam."
• Love is bravery that rises above fear.

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• Mid-credits, Poochiyappan and Saroja appear again in a light-hearted moment - showing they survived and their life continues.
• Bloopers of train pantry comedy moments are shown alongside cast names.
• A closing card honors Indian Railways staff for safety and service.

Connections

• Rail shares thematic elements with films like Vikramadithyan 2014 and Kalyanaraman 2010, where protagonists undergo personal transformations that challenge societal norms and prejudices.

Soundtracks

• Composer: S. J. Jananiy
• "Azhakulla"
• "Vellayani Vibes"
• "Nagendran's Theme"