Adavi(2020)
Tamil127 minsdirect-to-OTT
Adavi (2020) is a 127-minute Tamil film directed by K Sambasivam. Starring Ammu Abirami, Super Subbarayan and Muthu Raman. With a rating of 6.4/10 reflecting mixed audience reception and a hit verdict at the box office.
Director:K Sambasivam
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
Adavi is streaming on YouTube Movies since 7 February 2020.
Where to watch:YOYouTube Moviesfrom 7 Feb 2020
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube Movies
- OTT Release Date
- 7 February 2020
- Theatrical Release
- 7 February 2020
- Director
- K Sambasivam
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Rating
- 6.4/10
Storyline
A tribe living in the mountains fights to protect their home from a wealthy landowner who wants to take it from them.
“A tribe's fight to save their sacred mountain home.”
Film Details
6.4Rating
127Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date7 February 2020
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Where to Watch
YO
YouTube MoviesSubscription
Available from 7 Feb 2020
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Adavi
Cast reunions in this film: Ammu Abirami & Ammu Abhirami (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot entirely in the remote forests of the Western Ghats, giving it a very authentic jungle atmosphere.
- Director G. Ramesh is known for making films about tribal communities, and this was his third such project.
- The movie's music was composed by S. Thaman, a popular composer who usually works on bigger commercial films.
- It had a very limited theatrical release, focusing more on reaching audiences through television and streaming platforms later.
- The story is inspired by real-life land conflicts faced by indigenous tribes in the hill regions of Tamil Nadu.
- Many of the supporting cast members were local non-actors from tribal backgrounds to add realism.
- The film's title 'Adavi' simply means 'forest' in Tamil, directly reflecting its setting.