
Salim(2014)
Tamil149 mins
Salim (2014) is a 149-minute Tamil film directed by Nirmal Kumar. Starring Premji Amaran, Aksha Pardasany and Salim Ashmitha. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Salim stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2014.
Director:Nirmal Kumar
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 29 August 2014
- Director
- Nirmal Kumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A kind-hearted doctor loses his job and his fiancée leaves him. This pushes him over the edge, and he becomes a vigilante to punish corrupt and powerful people.
“When good breaks, justice takes over.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
149Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date29 August 2014
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsSaleem
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Aksha PardasanyNisha
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AruldossActor
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PV ChandramoulliActor
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Salim Ashmithaitem number in the song \"Mascara\"
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Vijay AntonySalim
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P. V. ChandramouliActor
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SushmithaActor
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Premji AmaranActor
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M.C Ganesh ChandraCinematographer
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Nirmal KumarDirector
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N. V. Nirmal KumarDirector
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M. C. Ganesh ChandraCrew
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- The film was originally titled 'Salim the Saviour' before being shortened to just 'Salim'.
- Director N. V. Nirmal Kumar also co-wrote the story and screenplay for the film.
- The movie's plot was noted for its similarities to the Hollywood film 'Falling Down' starring Michael Douglas.
- Actor Jai, who played the lead, performed many of his own stunts for the action sequences.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, who was a frequent collaborator with the director.
- Despite its thriller genre, the film incorporated strong social messages about unemployment and corruption.
- Salim had a limited theatrical run and is more widely known through television broadcasts and streaming platforms.

