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Silukkuvarupatti Singam(2018)

5.2/10
Tamil134 mins

Silukkuvarupatti Singam is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by Chella Ayyavu. It stars Vishnu Vishal as Sathyamoorthi, a police constable, alongside Regina Cassandra, Yogi Babu, and Karunakaran. The story follows Sathyamoorthi, a quiet constable who is mistaken for a rowdy after a pub brawl. He must clear his name and rescue his love interest Raji from a powerful gangster. The film is a light-hearted entertainer with a mix of comedy and action. It received mixed reviews but was noted for its comic performances. The movie was released on December 20, 2018, and is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Director:Chella Ayyavu
Mood:
funnysuspensefuluplifting

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, Watcho
OTT Release Date
21 December 2018
Theatrical Release
21 December 2018
Director
Chella Ayyavu
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 14m
Rating
5.2/10

Storyline

A shy police constable named Sathyamoorthi just wants a peaceful life. But after a pub brawl, a dangerous gangster mistakes him for a rowdy. Now, Sathyamoorthi must run, hide, and fight to clear his name. He also has to rescue the woman he loves. Can this quiet man become a lion?

The quiet constable becomes a lion.

Film Details

5.2Rating
134Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date21 December 2018

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysuspensefuluplifting
Themes
justicefamilysurvivalfriendship
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion2
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Silukkuvarupatti Singam

Cast reunions in this film: Karunakaran & Yogi Babu (14 films together), Mansoor Ali Khan & Anandaraj (12 films together), Anandaraj & Yogi Babu (12 films together), Mansoor Ali Khan & Livingston (10 films together), Livingston & Yogi Babu (9 films together), and Mansoor Ali Khan & Yogi Babu (7 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title is a playful nod to a famous Tamil proverb, 'Silukkuvarupatti Singam,' which means a lion in a small village.
  • Director Chella Ayyavu is also a popular comedian, known for his roles in films like 'Siva Manasula Sakthi'.
  • The movie was shot in a very short schedule, primarily in and around Chennai to keep production costs low.
  • Actor Robo Shankar, who plays a key role, is known for his improvisations, which added to the film's comedy scenes.
  • Despite being an action-comedy, the film includes subtle social commentary on local politics and corruption.
  • The climax sequence was filmed in a single location designed to look like a large, abandoned warehouse.
  • The film had a modest theatrical release but found a larger audience through television broadcasts later.

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