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Idiot (2022): Cast & Plot

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Idiot is a 2022 drama horror film directed by Rambhala, starring Shiva as Chinnarasu, Anandaraj and Akshara Gowda. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes.

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Idiot (2022) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 2m (122 min)
Director
Rambhala
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Horror
Original language
Tamil
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Idiot About?

The premise of Idiot without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The descendants of two men who betrayed a royal family centuries ago are caught up in events that involve ghosts, revenge and kidnapping.

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Cast & crew

Idiot Cast & Characters

Shiva leads the cast as Chinnarasu, with Anandaraj as Rasu Gounder and Akshara Gowda as Neelakandi. Directed by Rambhala; 16 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Rambhala

More films directed by Rambhala: Dhilluku Dhuddu 2 and Dhilluku Dhuddu.

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Plot

Idiot Plot Summary

What happens in Idiot from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Chinnarasu, the descendant of a bygone royal line, grows up in a quiet village under the shadow of a fractured family history. The story begins with a brutal betrayal: two trusted lieutenants, Sethupathi and Senathipathi, lure a royal family into a sealed, ventless abditory where they die, leaving only an infant survivor. The little boy is meant to be killed by Sethupathi, but Senathipathi convinces his partner to spare him, altering the course of generations to come.

Full summary

The whole story of Idiot, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Idiot?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the village head that disowns Chinnarasu and treats him with scorn?

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FAQ

Idiot FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Idiot, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Idiot?

Idiot runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).

When was Idiot released?

Idiot was released on April 1, 2022.

Who directed Idiot?

Idiot was directed by Rambhala.

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Who is in the cast of Idiot?

Idiot stars Shiva as Chinnarasu, Anandaraj as Rasu Gounder and Akshara Gowda as Neelakandi, among 16 credited actors.

Does Idiot have a post-credit scene?

No. Idiot has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Idiot in?

The original language of Idiot is Tamil.

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