Bayam Ariyaan(2010)
Bayam Ariyaan is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language action crime film directed by Prathesh. The film stars newcomer Mahesh Raja and Udhayathara in lead roles, with Kishore, Ponnambalam, Saranya Ponvannan, and Kadhal Sukumar in supporting roles. The story follows Vinod, a jobless youth who becomes entangled with a corrupt police inspector named Mithran. Vinod is hired to perform illegal activities for money, but his conscience leads him to fight back against the system. The film is noted for its raw portrayal of corruption and the struggle for redemption. It was produced by K. Satkunarajah with music composed by P.C. Shivan. The film released in 2010 to mixed reviews but gained appreciation for its honest storytelling and strong performances.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 23 April 2010
- Director
- Pratheesh
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m 0
Storyline
A jobless young man named Vinod is recruited by a corrupt police inspector to do dirty work. He enjoys the easy money at first. But when innocent people get hurt, his conscience forces him to choose between crime and justice.
“Fear has no place in his heart”
Film Details
Parental Guide
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Mithran' after the antagonist, but was later changed to 'Bayam Ariyan' (Fearless).
- Director Pratheesh also wrote the screenplay and dialogue, marking his debut in all three roles.
- The film's climax was shot in a single continuous take, which was rare for Tamil cinema at the time.
- Actress Saranya, who played the mother, was praised for returning to a classic 'mother' role reminiscent of 1980s Tamil films.
- The movie had a very limited theatrical run, with fewer than 50 screens across Tamil Nadu.
- Kishore, known for villain roles, played a corrupt police officer, a character type he rarely portrayed before this film.
- The soundtrack by composer Sathish Raghunathan did not get a separate audio release, unlike most Tamil films.