7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Petta (2019)
Petta (2019)
Overview
A hostel warden becomes the target of a dreaded politician and his gangster son, but little do they realise that it is they who should fear him.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Hinduism: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.2
Overview
A hostel warden becomes the target of a dreaded politician and his gangster son, but little do they realise that it is they who should fear him.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's narrative champions an individualistic, vigilante solution to crime and injustice, emphasizing personal honor and loyalty through the decisive actions of a powerful protagonist.
The movie features a cast appropriate to its Indian cultural context, without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative does not appear to critically portray traditional identities or center on explicit DEI themes, instead focusing on a celebratory portrayal of its lead character.
Secondary
The film subtly aligns the protagonist's heroic actions and moral code with virtues often associated with Hindu dharma, portraying him as a righteous protector. Temples and traditional community settings, integral to Hindu culture, serve as positive backdrops for his narrative, reinforcing a sense of dignity and community.
Petta does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The film's plot focuses on action, revenge, and the protagonist's past, without incorporating any elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film 'Petta' does not contain any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its storyline. Consequently, there is no portrayal to assess regarding its impact on transsexual representation, leading to an N/A rating for its depiction.
The film features several female characters in supporting and romantic roles. However, none of these characters are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents. The action sequences primarily involve male characters.
Petta is an original Tamil action film and not an adaptation, reboot, or biopic. Therefore, no pre-existing characters with established genders were reimagined with a different gender.
Petta is an original Tamil-language film featuring original characters. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment to establish a canonical race for any character that could then be changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.2
7.2
Critic Ratings
7.1
N/A
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