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Seval(2008)

5.5/10
Tamil135 mins

Seval (2008) is a 135-minute Tamil film directed by Hari. Starring Bharath, Poonam Bajwa and Simran. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Seval stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2008.

Director:Hari
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
26 October 2008
Director
Hari
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 15m
GudVibe Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

A reckless young man named Murugesan spends his time fighting and causing trouble. He even sells his grandfather's land, which angers his father so much that his father predicts a terrible future for him.

A reckless life heads toward a violent fate.

Film Details

5.5Rating
135Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date26 October 2008
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsBallem

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
familyrevengecorruptionidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Seval' means 'rooster' in Tamil, symbolizing the hero's aggressive and territorial nature.
  • Director Hari originally planned to cast a different actor but chose newcomer Bharath after seeing his screen test.
  • The village scenes were shot in real locations around Theni district to capture authentic rural atmosphere.
  • A. R. Rahman's assistant Vidyasagar composed the music, marking a rare Hari film not scored by Yuvan Shankar Raja.
  • The climax fight sequence took over a week to shoot using local stunt artists without major special effects.
  • Despite mixed reviews, the film developed a cult following for its raw portrayal of rural youth conflicts.
  • The movie's release coincided with a strike by theater owners that affected its initial box office performance.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Seval

Frequently Asked Questions