Power is a State of Mind|Feb. 24, 2022|India|179 Min.|n/A
Genre: Action;Crime;South;Indian;Thriller
Description: “Valimai” is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by H. Vinoth and produced by Boney Kapoor under Bayview Projects LLP, in collaboration with Zee Studios. The movie stars Ajith Kumar, Karthikeya, Huma Qureshi, and Gurbani Judge in pivotal roles. The story revolves around ACP Arjun Kumar IPS, a police officer from Madurai who is assigned to solve a high-profile case in Chennai involving a notorious gang of bikers known as Satan’s Slave, led by Naren, also called Wolfranga. The gang is involved in ruthless theft and murder, spreading chaos across the city. The narrative follows Arjun’s mission to bring the gang to justice and restore peace.
The film marks the second collaboration between Ajith Kumar, H. Vinoth, and Boney Kapoor after their successful venture in “Nerkonda Paarvai” (2019). The script was initially drafted in mid-2018, but Ajith suggested revisiting it later. Production officially began in mid-October 2019, with principal photography starting in December 2019 in Hyderabad. Despite disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, filming was completed in February 2021, with major scenes shot in Chennai and Hyderabad, along with some sequences filmed in Russia during late-August and early-September 2021.
The film’s music was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, while Ghibran handled the background score. Cinematography was managed by Nirav Shah, and editing was done by Vijay Velukutty. “Valimai” translates to “Strength,” reflecting the intense and action-packed storyline. The movie portrays the challenges faced by Arjun as he tackles the violent biker gang and their leader, making it a gripping thriller for audiences.
Cast director: H. Vinoth
Cast actor: Ajith Kumar, Huma Qureshi, Kartikeya Gummakonda, Gurbani Judge, Sumithra, Achyuth Kumar, G. M. Sundar, Yogi Babu, Raj Aiyyappa, Pugazh
Original name: வலிமை