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Sawaari(2016)

4.9/10
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.

Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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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

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Cast & Crew

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.

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