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Saani Kaayidham(2022)

6.7/10
Tamil138 mins

Saani Kaayidham (2022) is a 138-minute Tamil film directed by Arun Matheswaran. Starring Selvaraghavan, R. K. Vijaimurugan and Vinodh Munna. With an audience rating of 6.7/10 and a decent performance verdict at the box office, Saani Kaayidham stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2022.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
SSonyLIVfrom 1 Jan 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Sony Liv
OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
6 May 2022
Director
Arun Matheswaran
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 18m
GudVibe Rating
6.7/10

Storyline

A police officer from a lower caste is brutally attacked, and her family is murdered by men from a powerful caste. She teams up with her half-brother to track down the perpetrators and seek justice for the crimes committed against her.

A sister's rage. A brother's vow. Justice by any means.

Film Details

6.7Rating
138Minutes
TamilLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date6 May 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsChinni · 复仇女警

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengejusticecorruptionfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence5
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was shot in a unique 2.39:1 aspect ratio to give it a classic, cinematic widescreen look.
  • Director Arun Matheswaran has said the film's visual style was heavily inspired by the works of Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa.
  • Actress Keerthy Suresh performed most of her own intense action sequences without a body double.
  • The movie's title, 'Saani Kaayidham', translates to 'sixth sense' but is also an old Tamil term for a document of proof or evidence.
  • It was filmed in real locations across Tamil Nadu, including the dry, rocky terrains of Krishnagiri district.
  • The film's original score uses traditional folk instruments to underscore its raw and gritty atmosphere.
  • This was the second collaboration between director Arun Matheswaran and cinematographer Yamini Yagnamurthy, following their work on 'Rocky'.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Saani Kaayidham

Music Composer-Original Music Composer6 films

Frequently Asked Questions