Sarvam(2009)
Sarvam is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language hyperlink action thriller film co-written and directed by Vishnuvardhan. The film stars Arya, Trisha, J. D. Chakravarthy, Indrajith Sukumaran, and child actor Rohan Shiva. The story follows two parallel narratives: a young architect's romance with a pediatrician and a grieving father's quest for revenge against a software engineer. These storylines converge through a tragic accident involving a kite thread. The film is noted for its visually striking cinematography by Nirav Shah and a soundtrack by Yuvan Shankar Raja. It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its style but criticized its pacing. The film was produced by Ayngaran International and released worldwide on 15 May 2009.
Quick Facts
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- Sun NXT
- Theatrical Release
- 15 May 2009
- Director
- Vishnuvardhan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
A carefree architect falls in love with a dedicated pediatrician. At the same time, a grieving man vows to kill a software engineer's young son to avenge his own family's death. Their lives collide in a tragic accident that changes everything. One man must protect the child, while the other will stop at nothing to destroy him.
“Everything is connected by one thread.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Sarvam
Cast reunions in this film: Arya & Yuvan Shankar Raja (11 films together), Vishnuvardhan & Yuvan Shankar Raja (8 films together), Yuvan Shankar Raja & Nirav Shah (8 films together), Arya & Nirav Shah (7 films together), Arya & Vishnuvardhan (4 films together), and Trisha Krishnan & Yuvan Shankar Raja (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in just 45 days, an unusually short schedule for a multi-story film with complex action sequences.
- The song 'Nenjukkul Peidhidum' was filmed in a single, continuous 360-degree shot around the lead actors.
- Director Vishnu Varadhan made his debut with this film after working as an assistant to director Mani Ratnam.
- The movie's title 'Sarvam', meaning 'everything' in Sanskrit, reflects its theme of interconnected lives.
- Actor Arya performed his own stunts for the film, including a risky sequence on a moving bus.
- The film's soundtrack by Yuvan Shankar Raja was recorded with a live orchestra in Chennai.
- Despite its ensemble cast, the film had a moderate box office performance but gained a cult following later.