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Visaranai is a 2015 Tamil-language Indian film directed by Vetrimaaran, depicting police brutality and coerced confessions, and was India's official submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2017.
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Visaranai ranks #3 of 118 in the Prison Film ranking, behind The Grand Illusion, ahead of Papillon (1973).
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Who directed the 2015 Tamil film Visaranai?
Visaranai is a 2015 Tamil-language Indian film directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Vetrimaaran. The film is based on the novel *Lock Up*, written by M. Chandrakumar.
What is the central plot of Visaranai?
The film provides a gripping, brutal depiction of police brutality and the systemic use of coerced confessions in India. It follows the lives of four immigrant laborers who are arbitrarily detained and tortured by corrupt police officers to take the fall for a crime they did not commit.
Was Visaranai submitted for an Academy Award?
Yes, Visaranai was selected as India's official submission for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 89th Academy Awards in 2017. Although it was highly acclaimed, it ultimately did not receive a nomination in the final shortlist.
Did Visaranai win any major Indian film awards?
The film was critically acclaimed and won multiple National Film Awards in India. These prestigious awards included Best Feature Film in Tamil and Best Supporting Actor for Samuthirakani's powerful performance.
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