Laadam(2009)
Tamil141 mins
Laadam (2009) is a 141-minute Tamil film directed by Prabu Solomon. Starring Aravindan, Kota Srinivasa Rao and Jayaprakash. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Laadam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2009.
Director:Prabu Solomon
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 20 February 2009
- Director
- Prabu Solomon
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A man is caught in a feud between two rival gang leaders. One boss gives him 16 days to commit a murder or be killed. The problem is, if he does the job, the other boss will kill him first.
“Caught between two killers. Time is running out.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
141Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date20 February 2009
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was initially titled '16 Days' before being renamed 'Laadam'.
- Director A. Venkatesh said the story was inspired by real-life gang rivalries in Chennai.
- Actor Prasanna learned to ride a motorbike without holding the handlebars for a key chase scene.
- The climax was shot in a single, continuous 20-minute take requiring precise coordination.
- Composer Srikanth Deva used a mix of rock and folk instruments to create a tense soundtrack.
- The film's title 'Laadam' refers to a type of traditional spinning top, symbolizing the hero's trapped situation.
- It was one of the few Tamil films from that period to be shot extensively in Hyderabad's Ramoji Film City.