
Sawaari(2016)
Tamil117 mins
Sawaari (2016) is a 117-minute Tamil film directed by Guhan Senniappan. Starring Benito Franklin, Thangapandiyan and Kavithalaya Krishnan. With an audience rating of 4.9/10, Sawaari stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2016.
Director:Guhan Senniappan
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 18 March 2016
- Director
- Guhan Senniappan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
A serial killer, a police officer about to get married, and a young delivery driver's paths cross. The driver is taking an old car to a superstitious politician. Their chance meeting sets off a dangerous chase.
“A car holds the key to a deadly chase.”
Film Details
4.9Rating
117Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date18 March 2016
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsSavaari
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
corruptionjusticesurvivalidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.9/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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ThangapandiyanActor
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Sanam Shetty Actor
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Karthik Yogi Actor
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Mathivanan Rajendran Actor
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Kavithalaya KrishnanActor
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Malini SathappanActor
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#8B
Benito FranklinActor
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ChezhiyanCinematographer
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Guhan SenniappanDirector
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Chezhian RaCrew
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Sanam ShettyActor
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Sawaari' refers to the vintage Contessa car, which becomes a central plot device connecting all characters.
- Director Guhan Senniappan reportedly drew inspiration from real-life superstitions among politicians in Tamil Nadu for the MLA character.
- The film was shot extensively in and around Chennai, with key scenes filmed at the Napier Bridge area late at night.
- Actor Bharath, who plays the unemployed youngster, had to learn basic car mechanics for his role of delivering the vintage car.
- The movie's original soundtrack was composed by newcomer Achu Rajamani, blending orchestral themes with electronic elements.
- Despite its thriller genre, the film includes subtle dark comedy elements, particularly in the MLA's superstitious rituals.
- Sawaari had a limited theatrical release and later gained attention through satellite television broadcasts in Tamil Nadu.
