Seval(2008)
Seval is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language period romantic action drama film directed by Hari and produced by M. A. Jinnah. The film stars Bharath Srinivasan as Murugesan, with Poonam Bajwa and Simran in supporting roles. The story follows a reckless young man who is framed for murder and imprisoned for 17 years, then released to seek the truth. Set in a rural Tamil village, the film explores themes of love, family honor, and the failure of the justice system. Seval received mixed to positive reviews for its performances and emotional depth, though its violent tone divided critics. The film was released in theaters on 14 March 2008.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 26 October 2008
- Director
- Hari
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A wild young man named Murugesan falls in love with a village girl. His reckless past and a land dispute lead to a murder. He is framed for the crime and sent to prison for 17 years. After release, he fights to prove his innocence and reclaim his lost life.
“A rooster's fight for truth”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Seval
Cast reunions in this film: Vadivelu & Manivannan (24 films together), Manobala & Manivannan (14 films together), Vadivelu & Manobala (12 films together), Manobala & G. V. Prakash Kumar (8 films together), Manivannan & Simran (8 films together), and Hari & Priyan (7 films together).
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.