Kireedam(2007)
Kireedam is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by A.L. Vijay in his directorial debut. The film stars Ajith Kumar, Trisha, and Rajkiran in lead roles. It is a remake of the 1989 Malayalam film of the same name. The story follows Sakthivel, a young man whose dream of becoming a police officer is destroyed after he fights a local don to save his father. The film explores themes of family, honor, and sacrifice. It received positive reviews for its performances and emotional depth. The music was composed by G.V. Prakash Kumar. Kireedam was released on July 20, 2007, and became a commercial success.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 20 July 2007
- Director
- A. L. Vijay
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Rating
- 6.6/10
Storyline
Sakthivel is a bright young man who dreams of becoming a police sub-inspector, just like his father Rajarajan wants. But when Rajarajan is transferred to a dangerous harbor town ruled by a violent don, Sakthi is forced to fight the don to save his father. That one fight destroys Sakthi's future and traps him in a cycle of violence and tragedy.
“A crown of dreams, a life of thorns.”
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Trivia
- This film is a remake of the 1989 Malayalam classic of the same name, which starred Mohanlal.
- Actor Ajith Kumar, who plays the lead, performed many of his own stunts without a body double.
- The film's climax was shot in a single, continuous 12-minute take, which was a technical challenge.
- Composer G. V. Prakash Kumar was only 21 years old when he composed the film's background score.
- The movie's title, 'Kireedam', translates to 'crown' and symbolizes the burden of unexpected heroism.
- Despite being a remake, the director adapted several scenes to better suit the Tamil cultural context.
- The film was shot in a tight schedule of just 45 days to meet its release date.