Paambhu Sattai(2017)
Tamil140 mins
Paambhu Sattai (2017) is a 140-minute Tamil film directed by Adam Dasan. Starring Bobby Simha, Keerthi Suresh and Bhanu. With an audience rating of 5.7/10, Paambhu Sattai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2017.
Director:Adam Dasan
Mood:
suspensefuldarkemotional
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 24 March 2017
- Director
- Adam Dasan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
A young man urgently needs money to fix his troubles. He gets caught up in a dangerous scam that illegally moves cash for criminals.
“Desperate for cash. Trapped in a deadly scheme.”
Film Details
5.7Rating
140Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date24 March 2017
Also Known AsPaambu Sattai
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
suspensefuldarkemotional
Themes
corruptionsurvivalfamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Paambhu Sattai' refers to a traditional snake charmer's attire, symbolizing the protagonist's deceptive and manipulative tactics.
- Director Adam Dasan also co-wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from real-life financial scams reported in local media.
- The movie was shot extensively in and around Chennai, using real office buildings to add authenticity to the money laundering setup.
- Actor Samuthirakani, known for serious roles, played a key supporting character, marking a shift from his usual social drama films.
- The climax sequence involving a chase was filmed over 12 nights to avoid disrupting daytime traffic in the city's busier areas.
- Despite being a thriller, the film includes subtle references to Tamil folk stories about cunning characters, tying to its title.
- It had a limited theatrical release but gained a stronger audience through television broadcasts and streaming platforms later.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Paambhu Sattai
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