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Parking

  • 2023
  • 2h 7m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
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Parking (2023)
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An elderly man and a youngster who are tenants sharing two different floors of an individual house fight over a parking space.An elderly man and a youngster who are tenants sharing two different floors of an individual house fight over a parking space.An elderly man and a youngster who are tenants sharing two different floors of an individual house fight over a parking space.

  • Director
    • Ramkumar Balakrishnan
  • Writer
    • Ramkumar Balakrishnan
  • Stars
    • Harish Kalyan
    • M.S. Bhaskar
    • Indhuja Ravichandran
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    13K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,795
    9,489
    • Director
      • Ramkumar Balakrishnan
    • Writer
      • Ramkumar Balakrishnan
    • Stars
      • Harish Kalyan
      • M.S. Bhaskar
      • Indhuja Ravichandran
    • 51User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations total

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    Harish Kalyan
    Harish Kalyan
    • Eshwar
    M.S. Bhaskar
    M.S. Bhaskar
    • Ilamparithi
    Indhuja Ravichandran
    Indhuja Ravichandran
    • Aathika
    Rama
    • Paruthi
    Prathana Nathan
    • Aparna
    Ilavarasu
    Ilavarasu
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    • Director
      • Ramkumar Balakrishnan
    • Writer
      • Ramkumar Balakrishnan
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    8rajvignesh-60140

    An amazing thriller

    One of the best ego clash movie i have ever witnessed in any language. This will be one of the best in tamil ever. Harish kalyan will be his career best movie, one of the best performance from him. And M. S. Baskar omg he is a master of all perfomances. The negative shade which has perfectly suited him. He just lived in that character. Every scene and screenplay is top notch not a bit boredom. A pure ego clash. The director script is soo good. So animative and makes audience feel the heat in the seat. A perfect thriller. Parking a must watch movie available in hotstar. Please do watch it. All the other characters did their best.
    7isaacsundaralingam

    Despite the fumbled climax, Parking remains a storytelling gem

    Yes, the ending wasn't great, but let's set that aside for a moment. 2023 has witnessed the release of a few unexpectedly good single-conflict Tamil movies; from 'Good Night', to 'Ayodhi', to 'Dada', etc. Joining this impressive list is Ramkumar Balakrishnan's 'Parking', where a seemingly trivial dispute between two tenants over a parking space spirals out of control propelled by the egos on both sides. A premise this simple is dangerously easy to fumble, but debutant Balakrishnan's measured self-awareness makes the cinematic experience fresh and rewarding.

    The film's success is underpinned by several factors, with the standout being its acting unit. Veteran actor M. S. Bhaskar delivers one of his most compelling performances to date, understanding the depths of his character and playing it to uncriticizable perfection. Complementing his presence is co-lead Harish Kalyan, whose uncompromising performance matches auras with that of Bhaskar's. The supporting cast too is equally well-chosen, seamlessly blending into the narrative when required. On the technical side, much credit is due to the director for elevating what could have been yet another low-budget B-movie into a finely crafted thriller. Every directorial choice is meticulously thought out and executed to perfection, with cinematography and sound playing pivotal roles in stylizing the movie.

    Now onto the climax, which I'll avoid spoiling with specifics. The film maintains a consistent tone throughout, and the way in which the movie progressed, the ending seemed almost inevitable. While the logic behind the climax can be debated, the extent to which the conflict gets overblown seems a tad ridiculous and bombastic for the sake of an elevated climax. If it had been any more careless in its handling, it could have severely undermined an otherwise great movie. Thankfully, the damage isn't irreparable, and 'Parking' can still be relished for its thrilling buildup and pointed storytelling. If you're contemplating watching this movie, please do go ahead. The climax can always be debated afterwards.
    7SoumikBanerjee1996

    Strong screenwriting is the highlight!

    The core conflict is slightly misleading, and the basic premise (from outside) may raise doubts among the majority of viewers, who would question how a simple disagreement over a parking spot could lead to more serious consequences.

    I can understand their concerns, as I had the same doubts initially. My skepticism grew during the first half an hour, as there were no major events taking place. However, once the story started to escalate, there was hardly any time to catch your breath. This was thanks to a fast-paced screenplay that kept the momentum going.

    "Parking" is undoubtedly one of the better films in the Anti-Revenge space, with a strong script that delves into the clash of egos between two self-centered individuals and their ideological differences, portrayed with remarkable authority and conviction.

    My only complaint is the lack of development for the supporting characters. While I was fully invested in the intense battle of egos between the lead characters, I wish there had been more emphasis on their families to make me more worried about their well-being.
    8personalacc-87247

    Interesting plot with a clean screenplay

    Movie was written perfectly, I didn't feel like dip throughout the whole film, screenplay focused mainly on the plot and did not have any unnecessary songs or comedy scenes. What a performance from MS Bhaskar and Harish Kalyan. Music was okay wouldn't complain anything about it.

    Cinematography was good as well.

    Felt like could've changed the heroine for a better reach in terms of promotion.

    Overall: Good plot with engaging storyline 8/10.

    Parking is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language drama thriller film written and directed by Ramkumar Balakrishnan in his directorial debut. The film is produced by Sudhan Sundaram and K. S. Sinish.
    8tanvi9840

    A film which evolves in a egoistic battle

    This film has a sweet start for a family who just came to their new home on second floor. On first lives a family who is the for more than 10 years. A sweet start taking dark turns for a mere parking lot. A basic concept is presented by a thrilling way . A must watch suggestion for everyone what everyone can watch with family . From a slow track scene it hits first track and with a great sequence . I think it will not waste your time .

    Ms Baskar done a massive thing . This is one of the best underrated thriller from pan india from normal to fast track situation just for a simple reason car parking . This movie also shows the nature of human being . Small things trigger our ego and then this types of scenario happen with our life .

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    • Release date
      • December 1, 2023 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Tamil
    • Production companies
      • Passion Studios
      • Soldiers' Factory
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      • $2,257
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      2 hours 7 minutes
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      • Dolby Digital
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      • 2.39 : 1

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