Netrikann

Netrikann

Year: 2021

Runtime: 146 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: Milind Rau

Echo Score: 55
CrimeThrillerMysteryCrime drugs and gangstersSuspenseful crime thrillers

A cat-and-mouse game engages between a blind woman and a serial killer when the former becomes the witness of a kidnap performed by the latter.

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Timeline & Setting – Netrikann (2021)

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Time period

Present day

Set in contemporary times, with current policing methods, mobile devices and social media aiding leads. The events reflect late 2010s to early 2020s urban crime and investigative procedures. The narrative unfolds in a modern cityscape, including a metro system and a hospital/clinic setting.

Location

Tamil Nadu, India

The story unfolds in an urban Tamil Nadu setting, with police stations, metro stations and private clinics shaping the investigation. It portrays a modern city where technology and public spaces become stages for pursuit and danger. The atmosphere blends gritty realism with procedural elements as Durga and the police work to catch the killer.

🏙️ Urban setting 🕵️ Crime thriller

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:11

Main Characters – Netrikann (2021)

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Durga (Nayanthara)

A former CBI cadet who becomes blind after a car crash that killed her foster brother Adithya; despite losing her sight, she uses heightened senses to track the killer and teams up with SI Manikandan. Her relentless pursuit showcases resilience, intelligence and grit, as she operates undercover and outsmarts the criminal network.

🧭 Detective 🦯 Resilient 🎯 Determined

Dr. James Dinah (Ajmal Ameer)

A gynecologist with a secret clinic who abducts and harms young women; methodical, cunning and dangerous, he orchestrates the crimes and pursues Durga. His concealment and brutality drive the thriller’s suspense until his eventual confrontation.

🩺 Doctor 💀 Killer 🎭 Deceptive

SI Manikandan (Manikandan)

A police inspector who is initially skeptical of Durga due to her blindness but grows to trust her. He sacrifices his life to protect her and help bring James to justice; his eyes are donated to Durga after his death.

🕵️ Investigator 💔 Sacrifice 👁️ Eye donation

Gowtham

A motorcycle delivery boy who witnesses the hit-and-run and becomes an ally to Durga, warning her about the killer and aiding the investigation before the case escalates.

🚲 Witness 🗺️ Ally 🧠 Quick thinker

Aditya (Aditya)

Durga's foster brother who dies in a car crash that sparks Durga's investigation. His death provides the emotional core of the story and motivates her pursuit of justice.

💔 Sibling loss 🚗 Tragedy 🕯️ Memory

Renuka (Renuka)

Friend of Sofia who reveals that Sofia was pregnant and had decided to get an abortion, providing crucial information that advances the case; she cooperates with the police in the investigation.

🗝️ Key witness 🧭 Assistance

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:11

Major Themes – Netrikann (2021)

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🎯 Determination

Durga's unmatched determination drives the investigation despite her blindness. She uses her heightened senses, street smarts and ingenuity to close in on the killer. The partnership with the police underscores how resilience can overcome personal limitations.

🧭 Perception

The film centers on senses beyond sight, showing how Durga navigates danger through sound, scent and situational awareness. The reliance on her other abilities challenges stereotypes about disability. It highlights how truth can be perceived in ways not tied to vision.

🕊️ Justice

The pursuit of the perpetrator culminates in a confrontation that tests ethics and justice. The story emphasizes accountability for violence against women and the price of seeking justice. The ending reveals the deeper sacrifice that enables Durga to move forward with renewed sight.

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:11

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