Can a single film encapsulate the complexities of love, betrayal, and revenge while pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling? "I," the 2015 action thriller, dares to do just that, offering a cinematic experience that is both captivating and controversial.
Directed by Shankar and featuring a stellar cast including Vikram, Amy Jackson, Suresh Gopi, and Upen Patel, "I" tells the story of Lingesan, a bodybuilder whose life is dramatically altered. His journey from aspiring model to disfigured recluse seeking retribution forms the crux of this visually stunning yet emotionally charged narrative. The film explores themes of beauty, jealousy, and the lengths to which one will go to reclaim what was lost. The film is a U/A 13+ action romance in Hindi.
| Film Information: "I" (2015) | |
|---|---|
| Title | I |
| Year | 2015 |
| Genre | Action, Thriller, Romance |
| Language | Hindi (Dubbed) |
| Director | Shankar |
| Starring | Vikram, Amy Jackson, Suresh Gopi, Upen Patel |
| Supporting Cast | Santhanam, Ramkumar Ganesan, M. Kamaraj, Ojas Rajani |
| Producer | V. Ravichandran |
| Production Company | Aascar Films |
| Music Director | A.R. Rahman |
| Cinematography | P.C. Sreeram |
| Editor | Anthony |
| Story | Shankar |
| Screenplay | Shankar, Subha |
| Dialogue | Kabilan Vairamuthu (Tamil), Krishna Chaitanya (Telugu), Manoj Yadav (Hindi) |
| Release Date | January 14, 2015 |
| Runtime | 188 minutes |
| Plot Summary | Lingesan, a bodybuilder, dreams of becoming Mr. India and adores top model Diya. He gets a chance to enter the modeling world, but his success incurs the wrath of rivals who plot against him, leading to a devastating transformation. |
| Themes | Love, Revenge, Beauty Standards, Betrayal, Social Injustice |
| Awards | Filmfare Awards, SIIMA Awards, Edison Awards |
| Streaming Availability | Available on various OTT platforms (check JustWatch for daily updates) |
| Soundtrack | Songs available on Bollywood Hungama, JioSaavn |
| Further Information | Wikipedia - "I" (film) |
