# Petta (2019)

> A seemingly ordinary hostel warden unleashes a legendary violent past against a politician and his gangster heir.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/372621

## Facts

- Runtime: 172 min
- Genres: Action
- Director: Karthik Subbaraj
- Cast: Rajinikanth, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Vijay Sethupathi, Sananth, M. Sasikumar, Bobby Simha, Simran, Trisha Krishnan
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8959820/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: witty, propulsive, theatrical, action movie night, superstar showcase

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