A notorious gangster is incited to transform into a film hero and opts for a filmmaker and their project descends into a scenario they had never anticipated.
Direction
Karthik Subbaraj's most ambitious structural gamble yet.
Acting
S.J. Suryah's face acting deserves its own award category.
Cinematography
70mm Western frames soaked in Tamil Nadu dust.
Director
Karthik Subbaraj
Raghava Lawrence
Allius Ceasar
S. J. Suryah
Kirubai / Ray Das
Naveen Chandra
Rathna
Nimisha Sajayan
Malaiarasi
Ilavarasu
Karmegam
Sathyan Sivakumar
Durai Pandi
Sanchana Natarajan
Paingili
Kapila Venu
Chinthamani
Shine Tom Chacko
Jeyakodi
Aravind Akash
Chinna
Ashraf Mallisery
Kariyan
Vidhu
Shettani
Theni Murugan
Sangaiyan
Bava Chelladurai
S.B. Chandar
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Subbaraj filmed in real Kallar community settlements, casting non-actors from oppressed caste backgrounds for authenticity.
The 'Double X' title refers to both the xx chromosome (the film's women drive the actual revenge) and 70mm film format — meta upon meta.
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