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(2022)

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9/10
Well written story and screen play
imthiyaskhan22 February 2022
1. Story and screen play written very well 2. Suitable Casting made relatable to reality.

3. Good crime thriller film.

4. Too much bad words usage are making reality feel.

5. Very good series for crime thriller audience.
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9/10
Brilliant thriller.
dineshkaliy8 April 2022
Wonderfully written and Executed. Has all the hallmark of being one of the best from Tamil in OTT.

Vimal was flawless, and so was Balasaravanan. Visuals were brilliant, particularly the opening scene where the station dynamics was shown. A very rooted story and no non sense story telling helps this series be one of the best.
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7/10
Good try and left disappointed end.
arun887725 February 2022
The plot just deviated and end was so basic. If you watch the beginning and you will be edge of the seat to know what next and makes so curious, but sadly the end was not much. But from screenplay, music, cinematography, actor, and story was great. Hope the next series might be a good one.
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10/10
Awesome Thriller
itumaesh24 April 2022
Awesome Thriller - Screenplay & BGM Score Top Notch - Many times better than watching all dumb movies - Better than Irai. This series which is almost shot like a movie, is completely all together an different attempt whic has played out very well. Plus a top notch act from the entire cast.
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9/10
Awesome series
kskexton19 February 2022
This webseries is full of twist and turn, made me to watch all episodes in full stretch... Director has well brought out the work life balance challenges of Police department. Vimal and Bala Saravanan acting are very casual and synced well with story. Ultimate hero to me is Krishna character, from saadhu to saadhu villan. Best acting in this movie.

Overall, good entertainment series..
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9/10
Casual acting script throughout the episode
flyvenks18 February 2022
Good combination for thriller and entertainment, All cast performance good including few comedy artists. Casual acting script throughout the episode on director touch. Best Tamil entertainment series in 2022. Must Watchable for all.

Good combination for thriller and entertainment, All cast performance good including few comedy artists. Casual acting script throughout the episode on director touch. Best Tamil entertainment series in 2022. Must Watchable for all.
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8/10
Would totally recommend.
TreeFiddy5317 April 2022
This was my first (?) Tamil web series, had heard a lot about it over the past few weeks, finally got around do it.

A mystery drama usually is usually my go-to genre so I was a little hesitant but the show didn't disappoint. It's very grounded, nothing over-the-top, no unnecessary heroism/overacting no big names, no fancy slo-mo shots. This simply had a story shot and told in a way that it could seem as real as possible. Shoutout to the music team for REALLY GOOD sound-design.

Instead of a 7ep show, this would have made for a really good movie (as per the original plans) but even at a 4hr total runtime, it didn't feel like 4 hrs. A few scenes here and there did make me feel like "Bruh, why would write it that way?" but I don't know if that's just me and even if it is, a handful scenes in a 4hr show is something I can live with.

You should surely check it out if you like this genre.
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7/10
he can be one next to you
Moviebuff_Chennai23 February 2022
It is a rare case to see crime series in Tamil. After November story, Vilangu is the next one to release in Tamil. There are dubbed ones but officially Tamil alone is rare of the rarest in crime series.

With less number of characters, the story is made very clearly and did not deviate anywhere. All the comedy and sentiment scenes were inside the plot and nothing was moving the story away.

Vemal did it as usual and particularly did not spoil the plot.

Iniya is dummy and roped in for namesake.

Bala Saravanan reduced his weight and did a great role in this series Muneeshkanth is dropped in middle and did not appear during the last 2 episodes at all.

Other characters including the Kicha character were neatly placed.

Absolutely the crime is revealed in middle but the pain of the police is shown as it is.

The lockup scenes and investigation scenes were frightening a lot and never ever get locked as an accused in Tamilnadu.....
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8/10
Refreshingly unique...
PANDIAN12062118 February 2022
Fresh story line well scripted by director,great performance from all the casts,Last three episodes r stunning and black comedy is uniquely one of its kind....must see verdict.
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10/10
Perfect slow burner
ranganathansuma6 March 2022
This series was unbelievably good. Brilliant writing and performance. The visuals and music were amazing too.

Vimal surpassed expectations. The casting and the mood were just right for such a thriller.
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3/10
Too many holes
jdb2625 March 2022
While the series is watchable, there are too many holes in the story. On one hand the cops thrash people at will and on the other hand they willingly let an accused roam free. Total BS.
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8/10
A very good thriller series from Kollywood
cerelacholmes20 February 2022
I really hope Kollywood uses faded stars like Vemal to act in TV series and release it in OTT platforms. There are very few series in Kollywood that are known to many - As I am Suffering from Kaadhal and Irudhuruvangal were the only ones that I can remember. Even Triples and Live Telecast were average and was not Series worthy. This beats all that. Except for the excessive violence that overshadows the story and some beat around the bush scenes , it's a terrific thriller series from Kollywood.
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10/10
One of a kind
jsathish2926 February 2022
I always wondered while watching Korean crime movies,how could they neatly execute an realistic crime thriller with small budget and we cannot perfect it . Vilangu answered it right from start to end. I really enjoyed it. Hats of to the director,story writer,screen play,actors and producer. Next time trying this kind of project keep in mind what got you success and don't involve big stars and deviate story for some masala package ,keep it as neat as this. Pathetic to see good young directors wasted to compensate big stars image , letting down in storytelling in tamil cinema,Vijay with lokesh kanagaraj and Vinoth with Ajith Kumar sir ,both lost their path.
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8/10
Racy thriller with excellent screenplay
maruthuk-2147029 May 2022
Generally don't watch Web Series, but after having read its review in Vikatan, thought of giving it a try.

What started as an one episode plan, went onto complete 4 episodes at a stretch completing 4 episodes, because of its excellent screenplay and very different Background music.

Whoever (adult) would like to start watching Tamil Web-series, probably can start with this.

Acting of Vimal was too good and in some places he simply scores with his silence and facial reactions, same goes to Kiccha Ravi too, what a performance, out of the blue!

Very good supporting roles done by Bala Saravanan & Munishkanth too.

Reason for 8 stars is, till 4th episode, since there are plenty of twists and turns, it keeps audience guessing, however from 5th episode, screenplay loses its intensity and audience can easily guess, what's coming. Probably those two episodes could have been better done!
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9/10
Good Thriller Series in Tamil
stephenalbright10 March 2022
Though the series was good and interesting and kept the audience engaging. There were many open ended questions at the end when the series got over.

Overall a good watch.
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9/10
Must watch able one.
vinothperumalcegvp23 February 2022
After long time really enjoyed the series and all the crew acted really well and almost got the feel of real police investigation. Good one kicha nailed it.
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9/10
Terrific web series!!
sriramthestranger31 December 2022
This web series is amazing not because of the plot, but rather the characterization of the various people. The villain is not a dominating one but still gives you chills, the protagonist is not a macho action hero but he gets things done in his own interesting way.

Its a beautiful insight of what works when sheer brute force and emotions come into play. The hero and the killer have their own set of problems to solve and their own motives which makes it an interesting watch. One of the honest and well made attempt in Tamil web series.

The village setting and rural theme was replicated in another web series - "Vadandhi" which was meh. Do watch this.
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1/10
No Story line up
varshapc31 July 2023
No base story.....jst cooked up climax.... Starting 2 episodes are interesting......The cast is the best one. Mainly the actor performed really well. U can understand how the police station daily works and get an idea about it. Story is all around a village in Trichy.. Starting episode feels us to have an intersting climax but it really fails too...Once the main antagonist comes to the scenes, the films starts lagging..Not feeling for the motive of the villians revenge on killing people. Atleast they would have add some intention for murdering people. Waste on watching all episodes. Not happy.
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8/10
Highly Recommended
raviraja-9190711 April 2022
I had to pass my week off couple of days ago and without much expectations, i sat to start watching Vilangu (Shackles). This series has impressed me with lifestyle portrayal of policemen and their distinctive way of treating guilty in police station. Apparently, i would like to laud Ajesh for his incredible contribution in music part. The narration was like a slow dopamine, it perfects with on and off riveting, paradigm changing scenes. Most importantly, Vimal aka Vemal numerology name change has worked out well for the actor and this is his exact premise to prove himself and he does well indeed without a flaw. Beside him, Bala Saravanan is astounding & equally intimidating with his crisp dialects, profanities are easily makes viewers to glued into it. And, Kicha is sure a chicken dinner winner & startles by his uncanny acting. With all of this aforesaid accolades, i personally felt unnecessary obscene scenes could have trimmed and that could leverage "Vilangu" to recommend to all age watch entertainer. Albeit, it is definitely watchable first ever tamil decent web series. Mr Prashanth Pandiraj, you have proved your capability as a director.
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8/10
Engaging Thriller
amogansundram-6791225 February 2022
Very good and engaging story line, finally a good storyline for Vemal and he has done justice to the character. A new fresh perspective for Bala Saravanan. All characters has weight to the story line.
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8/10
Worth watching
mbsathya-4786514 March 2022
Nice cast, thrilling story, perfect to binge watch...balamurugan acted very well... Few places I felt like a drama, but manageable. Somehow the story concluded to a end. I was worried whether it will continue another season. Could have shortened this to a movie level. Unnecessary scenes and storyline arcs were unanswered. In true life police won't be like this.
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10/10
Vilangu : Fantastic Mystery Crime thriller tamil series
Don_Bradman_IMDB13 April 2022
'Vilangu' makes for a gripping watch because it downplays its surprises intelligently, and doesn't fall back on flashy, unrealistic reveals that revolve around a hero cop. Worth watch series.
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10/10
Interesting and one of the best tamil WS
rajmanojkrr22 February 2022
Seeing a completely new vimal and Bala Saravanan.

Must watch web series. This is for cop and thriller fans.

All the acters have done their job well. Comeback for vimal.
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10/10
Suspense thriller top series
vijaykannan-279620 February 2022
Very well directed,scripted,top cast,bgm, action, story etc overall very well super suspense thriller series.

(Bad words is much used in this series) But overall super series.

Must watchable one.
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8/10
Worth to watch
mrvinodht22 February 2022
A well scripted and directed crime thriller tamil original web series. Story evolves in and around Trichy area, and story, script make sures once you start the 1st episode you cant resist yourself untill you complete all episodes. Kudos to the team.
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