Renigunta is a 2009 Indian Tamil action film written and directed by newcomer Paneerselvam. Starring Johnny, son of producer, S. S. Chakravarthy of Nic Arts and newcomers, The film was a success at box office. At Renigunta, few boys get the acquaintance of Sardar (an influential don) through Bunker. After a successful murder in the town, Sardar takes these boys seriously. Meanwhile, Sakthi comes across a dumb girl (Sanusha) in the neighbourhood. After a few encounters, romance blossoms between them. But the girl's brother plans to push her to flesh trade. Taking pity on Sakthi, his friends decide to help him elope with the girl, but only after completing a murder for Sardar.
Acting
Sanusha's wordless performance speaks volumes — literally.
Direction
Panneerselvam's debut has messy vitality no studio polish could replicate.
Writing
The doomed romance structure hits like early Bala, unrefined but sincere.
Director
R. Panneerselvam
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Panneerselvam disappeared after this; star Johnny, a producer's son, also vanished from cinema. The film's obscurity became its own legend.
Renigunta belongs to the 2007-2012 wave of 'Madurai movies' — rural Tamil Nadu crime films that replaced glossy Chennai with blood-soaked small towns.
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