
Yaar(1985)
Tamil143 mins
Yaar (1985) is a 143-minute Tamil film directed by Yaar' Kannan. Starring G Srinivasan, Nizhalgal Ravi and Somayajulu J V.
Director:Yaar' Kannan
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 20 September 1985
- Director
- Yaar' Kannan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 23m 0
Storyline
“Who is the killer among them?”
Film Details
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143Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date20 September 1985
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsYaar · Yaar?
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
survivalfamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability2
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Cast & Crew
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G SrinivasanActor
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Nizhalgal RaviActor
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Somayajulu J VActor
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JaishankarActor
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Delhi GaneshActor
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Herran RamasamyActor
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ArjunActor
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Arjun SarjaActor
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Yaar' KannanDirector
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SakthiDirector
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RajarajanCrew
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V. S. NarasimhanMusic Composer
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KalaipuliProducer
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Trivia
- This was the first horror film produced by S. Thanu, who later became a major producer in Tamil cinema.
- The film's title 'Yaar?' means 'Who?' in Tamil, directly hinting at its mystery-horror theme.
- Actor Arjun, known for action roles, played a lead in this early horror film before his major stardom.
- Composer V.S. Narasimhan was primarily a renowned violinist, and this film featured his rare work as a music director.
- The film was shot partly in Ooty, a hill station often used in Tamil films for its eerie, foggy atmosphere.
- It was one of the few horror films from that era to feature veteran actor Jaishankar in a significant role.
- Director Sakthi-Kannan also worked as an assistant director for several major filmmakers before this project.
Notable Collaborations
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