Rebel

Storyline

In the early 1980s, when language and regional identity determined power, a group of students find themselves at the centre of a rural college battle. Kathiresan's arrival in Palakkad becomes the beginning of a storm college disputes, political interference and a movement for dignity. As violence and activism overtakes campus life, Kathiresan must decide whether to stay silent or become the leader his community believes in. The film charts a journey of force, fear and political awakening against the backdrop of student life and rebellion.

Tags

Tagline

When standing up means everything is at stake.

Motion Picture Rating (MPA)

U/A

Trivia

• Directed and written by debutant Nikesh RS.
• Stars G. V. Prakash Kumar, who also composed the music.
• Mamitha Baiju makes her Tamil film debut in this.
• The film is set in the 1980s and draws from real incidents in the Munnar region.

Goofs

• Some scenes use heavy nostalgic props that feel inconsistent with the period shown.
• Major plot transitions in the second half feel abrupt to some viewers.

Quotes

• "Rebellion begins when silence ends."
• "You can't belong until you choose to fight for what you are."

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• The credits roll over archival-style grainy photographs of student groups, set to a raw college anthem.

Connections

• The film joins the genre of campus-based political dramas exploring regional identity and youth unrest.
• It echoes themes of student activism and state politics as seen in earlier Tamil films.

Soundtracks

• Music by G. V. Prakash Kumar songs and OfRo / Siddhu Kumar background score.
• Key tracks include "Rise of Rebel" which was released as a single ahead of the film.