Seesaw

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Seesaw (2025) is a Tamil crime thriller directed by Guna Subramaniam, starring Natty Subramaniam, Nishanth Russo, and Padine Kumar. The film follows Inspector Mugilan as he investigates a servant’s brutal murder and a missing family in Coimbatore. As the case unfolds, he encounters layers of deception, psychological conflict, and haunting truths that shake his beliefs about justice and morality. With music by Charan Kumar and production by Vidiyal Studios, Seesaw delivers a gripping tale of suspense where every truth has its shadow.

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Where Truth Tilts, Justice Wavers.

Trivia

• Seesaw marks the directorial debut of Guna Subramaniam in mainstream Tamil cinema.
• The film is shot extensively in Coimbatore, with real neighborhood houses doubling as crime scenes for authenticity.
• Natty Subramaniam, known for his intense supporting roles, plays his first lead as Inspector Mugilan.

Goofs

• In one scene, Mugilan examines a crime photo, but the image shows the crime scene already cordoned off—something that hadn’t happened yet in the timeline.
• A character is seen with a wristwatch in one interrogation scene, but in the following scene, set minutes later, the watch is missing.

Quotes

• “Every truth has two sides—choose the one you can live with.” – Inspector Mugilan
• “Justice isn’t blind. It just sees what it wants to.” – Aadhavan
• “In the game of balance, someone always hits the ground.” – Padine Kumar’s character

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• The opening credits play over an inverted seesaw rocking slowly, symbolizing imbalance and tension.
• Each main cast member’s name appears as if scratched onto a police evidence board.
• The closing credits roll in silence, broken only by the sound of a swinging seesaw.

Connections

• The film stylistically nods to classics like The Silence of the Lambs and Tamil thrillers such as Ratsasan.
• Inspector Mugilan’s investigative methods mirror traits from Natty’s earlier role in Engaeyum Eppothum.
• The film’s central theme of perception vs. reality draws parallels to Andhadhun.

Soundtracks

• Music by Charan Kumar
• “Saayam Neram” – A haunting melody introducing the crime scene.
• “Vettaiyin Nizhal” – A fast-paced investigative montage song.
• “Payanam” – A reflective track exploring Mugilan’s inner struggles.
• “Yaadhum Thunbam” – Emotional ballad tied to Padine Kumar’s character.
• “Seesaw Anthem” – Dark, pulsating track symbolizing the shifting balance of truth and lies.