Bairavaa(2017)
Bairavaa is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Bharathan. It stars Vijay as the titular debt collector, alongside Keerthy Suresh, Jagapathi Babu, and Daniel Balaji. The story follows a loan recovery agent who uncovers a corrupt medical college chairman's criminal past while trying to protect his girlfriend. The film was produced by B. Venkatarama Reddy under Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra. It received mixed reviews from critics but was a commercial success at the box office. The movie was released in January 2017 during the Pongal festival weekend.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5, Sun Nxt, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 12 January 2017
- Director
- Bharathan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
A kind-hearted debt collector named Bairavaa falls in love with a medical student. He discovers that the chairman of her college is a violent criminal hiding behind a philanthropic mask. Bairavaa must fight the chairman and his gang to save his love and bring justice.
“One man against a corrupt system”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Bairavaa
Cast reunions in this film: Vijay & Sriman (12 films together), Thambi Ramaiah & Rajendran (11 films together), Aadukalam Naren & Rajendran (11 films together), Vijay & Dinesh Master (9 films together), Thambi Ramaiah & Aadukalam Naren (7 films together), and Thambi Ramaiah & Sathish (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Bairavaa' is the name of a fierce form of the Hindu god Shiva, linking to the hero's aggressive role.
- Director Bharathan is the son of veteran actor-director K. Bhagyaraj, making this a major launch for a film family successor.
- Composer Santhosh Narayanan, known for gritty scores, returned after 'Kaththi' to work with Vijay again on this album.
- A key action sequence was filmed at the historic Chettinad Mansions in Karaikudi, known for its traditional Tamil architecture.
- The film faced criticism for its similarities to the actor's earlier hit 'Kaththi', both involving educational corruption themes.
- Despite mixed reviews, it had a strong opening at the box office, continuing Vijay's streak of commercial successes.
- Actress Keerthy Suresh was initially considered for the female lead before the role went to Jagapathi Babu's daughter, Sridevi.
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