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Yaar(1985)

3.6/10
Tamil143 mins

Yaar (1985) is a 143-minute Tamil film directed by Yaar' Kannan. Starring G Srinivasan, Nizhalgal Ravi and Somayajulu J V. With an audience rating of 3.6/10, Yaar stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1985.

Director:Yaar' Kannan
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
20 September 1985
Director
Yaar' Kannan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 23m
GudVibe Rating
3.6/10

Storyline

Who is the killer among them?

Film Details

3.6Rating
143Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date20 September 1985
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleயார்?
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

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

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

Frequently Asked Questions