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Savarakathi(2018)

7.4/10
Tamil105 mins

Savarakathi (2018) is a 105-minute Tamil film directed by G R Aathitya. Starring Nassar, Supergood Subramani and Swathishta Krishnan. With an audience rating of 7.4/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Savarakathi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2018.

Director:G R Aathitya
Mood:
funnysuspensefulemotional
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 9 Feb 2018

Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube Movies
OTT Release Date
9 February 2018
Theatrical Release
9 February 2018
Director
G R Aathitya
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 45m
GudVibe Rating
7.4/10

Storyline

A barber gets into a roadside argument with a local gangster. To escape the gangster's anger, he must run across the entire city to save his own life.

A barber's bad day turns into a city-wide chase.

Film Details

7.4Rating
105Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date9 February 2018
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsSavara Kathi · Savara Kaththi · SavaraKaththi · SavarakKaththi · SavarakKathi · Parole

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysuspensefulemotional
Themes
survivalfamilyjusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability4

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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.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Savarakathi

Actor-Special Appearance4 films
Pichaimoorthy-Actor3 films
Special Appearance-Actor2 films
Actor-Original Music Composer2 films

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