
Savarakathi(2018)
Savarakathi is a 2018 Tamil black comedy film directed by G.R. Adithya and produced by Mysskin, who also wrote the screenplay. The film stars Ram as Pazhani, a barber, with Mysskin playing the antagonist Singaperumal. Shamna Kasim, Ashvatt, and Poorna appear in supporting roles. The story follows a single day in which a minor road accident between Pazhani and Singaperumal triggers a violent chase through a small Tamil town. The film balances humor with dark, tense moments and delivers a moral message about non-violence. It received positive reviews for its performances, especially Mysskin's portrayal of the gangster, and for its tight, engaging narrative. Savarakathi was released in theatres on 9 November 2018 and later became available on streaming platforms.
Savarakathi is streaming on ZEE5 and Airtel Xstream Play since 9 February 2018.
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- ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play
- OTT Release Date
- 9 February 2018
- Theatrical Release
- 9 February 2018
- Director
- G R Aathitya
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 7.4/10
Storyline
A barber named Pazhani accidentally scratches the car of a dangerous gangster, Singaperumal. Now Singaperumal wants revenge and sends his men to catch Pazhani. Pazhani must use every trick he knows to escape and return home to his wife before the day ends.
“One scratch can change your life.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Savarakathi
Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & R. Parthiban (4 films together), Ram & Raam (3 films together), Nassar & Mysskin (2 films together), Nassar & Poorna (2 films together), R. Parthiban & Poorna (2 films together), and Mysskin & Arrol Corelli (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Savarakathi' because the main character is a barber, and 'Savarakathi' means 'razor blade' in Tamil.
- Director G. R. Adithya is the son of veteran Tamil director Gangai Amaran, making this his debut feature film.
- Actor Mysskin, who plays the gangster, also co-wrote the film's story and dialogue alongside the director.
- The entire story takes place over the course of a single day, following the barber's non-stop run through Chennai.
- The film's climax and several scenes were shot in the bustling neighbourhood of Purasawalkam in Chennai for authenticity.
- It features a cameo appearance by director-actor Parthiban, who is known for his own unique style of storytelling in Tamil cinema.
- Despite being a small-budget film, it received positive reviews for its tight screenplay and the performances of its lead actors.
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