Asuran(2019)
Asuran (2019) is a 141-minute Tamil film directed by Vetrimaaran. Starring Tee Jay, Manju Warrier and Subramania Siva, the film was widely praised by audiences. With an audience rating of 8.0/10 — one of the highest-rated Tamil films and a hit verdict at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- OTT Release Date
- 2 October 2019
- Theatrical Release
- 4 October 2019
- Director
- Vetrimaaran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Rating
- 8.0/10
Storyline
A poor family flees after their teenage son kills a rich, high-caste man. The father, who avoids violence, must now protect his impulsive son from the consequences.
“A father's rage awakens to protect his son.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Asuran
Cast reunions in this film: G. V. Prakash Kumar & Yogi Babu (14 films together), Aadukalam Naren & G. V. Prakash Kumar (11 films together), Dhanush & G. V. Prakash Kumar (10 films together), Prakash Raj & Thalaivasal Vijay (9 films together), Aadukalam Naren & Yogi Babu (7 films together), and Vetrimaaran & G. V. Prakash Kumar (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film is based on the novel 'Vekkai' by Poomani, which means 'heat' in Tamil.
- Dhanush performed his own stunts in the action scenes, including a long chase sequence.
- The movie was shot in just 45 days, mostly in and around Tirunelveli district in Tamil Nadu.
- It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil in 2019.
- The film's climax was inspired by a real-life incident of caste-based violence from the 1980s.
- Composer G. V. Prakash Kumar used folk instruments to create a raw, rustic soundtrack.
- Asuran was the first Tamil film to be streamed on Amazon Prime Video within two months of its theatrical release.
