Yaar(1985)
Yaar? (transl. Who?) is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language supernatural horror film directed by Sakthi–Kannan. The film stars Arjun, Nalini, Jaishankar, and J. V. Somayajulu, with a cameo appearance by Rajinikanth. It follows a wealthy couple who adopt a baby rumored to be an evil spirit, which later terrorizes their village. The film was produced by S. Thanu, G. Sekaran, and P. Suri under Kalaipuli International. It is notable for being a breakthrough for actor Arjun in Tamil cinema. The soundtrack was composed by V. S. Narasimhan. Yaar? was released on 20 September 1985.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 20 September 1985
- Director
- Yaar' Kannan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Rating
- 3.6/10
Storyline
A wealthy couple adopts a mysterious baby whose mother died at childbirth. As the child grows, he reveals himself to be a demonic spirit. A military officer and his lover must stop him before he destroys everyone they love.
“Who is the child you raised?”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Yaar
Cast reunions in this film: Senthil & Delhi Ganesh (22 films together), Nizhalgal Ravi & Senthil (16 films together), Nizhalgal Ravi & Delhi Ganesh (15 films together), Jayachitra & Jaishankar (13 films together), Arjun & Senthil (9 films together), and Senthil & Jaishankar (7 films together).
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.