Garudan (கருடன்) Movie (2024)

Garudan is a Tamil-language action thriller film directed by R. S. Durai Senthilkumar and written by Vetrimaaran. The film stars Soori, M. Sasikumar, and Unni Mukundan in lead roles, with a supporting cast that includes Roshini Haripriyan, Revathi Sharma, Sshivada, Samuthirakani, and Mime Gopi. The plot unfolds in Kombai, Theni district, where two childhood friends, Karunakaran and Aadhithya, share a deep bond over a shared trauma and wield significant influence over the town’s temple and its surroundings. Sokkan, a fiercely loyal confidante to both, finds his loyalty tested when one friend’s actions lead to betrayal and survival. The film explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and betrayal against the backdrop of rural Tamil Nadu’s socio-political landscape. “Garudan” has been well-received by audiences and critics alike, who have praised the performances of the lead cast, especially Soori, Sasikumar, and Unni Mukundan, as well as the film’s screenplay, direction, and Yuvan Shankar Raja’s background score.