Sawaari(2016)
Sawaari is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language road psychological thriller film written and directed by Guhan Senniappan. The film stars Benito Franklin as ACP Solomon, Sanam Shetty as Jeni, Karthik Yogi as Ravi, and Mathivanan Rajendran as Mathi. The story follows a police officer who must catch a psycho killer on the highway while trying to reach his own wedding. The film is set mostly on a dark shortcut road, creating a tense and claustrophobic atmosphere. The music was composed by Vishal Chandrasekhar, with cinematography by Chezhiyan and editing by Kishore Te. Sawaari received positive reviews for its tight storytelling and suspenseful tone. It was released theatrically on 18 March 2016 by Sri Thenandal Films.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Jio Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 18 March 2016
- Director
- Guhan Senniappan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
ACP Solomon is a police officer on the hunt for a psycho killer who murders hitchhikers on highways. With his wedding just hours away, Solomon's car breaks down. He hitches a ride with a young driver named Ravi, who is delivering a vintage car to a dangerous MLA. Together, they pick up a mysterious hitchhiker. On a dark shortcut, they must survive the night and catch the killer before it is too late.
“On the highway, trust can kill you.”
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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.