Easan(2010)
Easan is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller film written, directed, and produced by M. Sasikumar. The cast includes Samuthirakani, Vaibhav, Abhinaya, and Aparna Bajpai. The story follows ACP Sangayya, a honest police officer investigating the kidnapping of Chezhiyan, the corrupt minister's son. Sangayya uncovers a network of crime and privilege as he searches for the missing boy. The film is noted for its raw storytelling and strong performances. It received positive reviews for its engaging screenplay and social commentary. Easan was released in theaters on 19 November 2010.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- JioHotstar, Amazon Prime Video, Eros Now
- Theatrical Release
- 17 December 2010
- Director
- M. Sasikumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 7.0/10
Storyline
ACP Sangayya is a honest cop assigned to find the missing son of a powerful minister. The boy, Chezhiyan, is a violent criminal protected by his father's influence. As Sangayya digs deeper, he discovers a common man named Easan who took revenge into his own hands. Sangayya must choose between the law and true justice.
“When the system fails, justice rises”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Easan
Cast reunions in this film: Samuthirakani & Namo Narayana (14 films together), M. Sasikumar & Samuthirakani (12 films together), M. Sasikumar & Namo Narayana (9 films together), M. Sasikumar & S. R. Kathir (5 films together), M. Sasikumar & Tulasi (4 films together), and Samuthirakani & S. R. Kathir (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Easan' is a Tamil word for 'God', but here it refers to a mysterious vigilante figure.
- Director M. Sasikumar also played a small cameo role as a police officer in the movie.
- The film was shot in just 30 days, which is a very short schedule for a Tamil thriller.
- It was produced by director Bala's production company, B Studios, known for gritty, realistic films.
- The movie's climax was filmed in a real, abandoned factory to create a raw and tense atmosphere.
- Actor Jai, who played the lead, had to undergo a physical transformation to look like a spoilt, wealthy youth.
- The film's background score used unconventional sounds to heighten the thriller elements.