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Bakasuran(2023)

6.9/10
Tamil155 mins

Bakasuran (2023) is a 155-minute Tamil film directed by Mohan G. Starring Selvaraghavan, Pondy Ravi and Saravana Subbiah. With an audience rating of 6.9/10 and a moderate performer, 35+ crores verdict at the box office, Bakasuran stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2023.

Director:Mohan G
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Where to watch:
PPrimefrom 1 Oct 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
OTT Release Date
1 October 2023
Theatrical Release
17 February 2023
Director
Mohan G
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 35m
GudVibe Rating
6.9/10

Storyline

A street performer goes on a violent killing spree. At the same time, a retired soldier who now runs a YouTube channel investigates an online sex trafficking ring. Their separate paths eventually cross, revealing the killer's true motives.

A killer's rage. A hero's hunt. Their paths will collide.

Film Details

6.9Rating
155Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date17 February 2023
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsBakasooran · Bagasuran · Bagasooran · Baghasuran · Baghasooran · பகாசுரன்

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Bakasuran' refers to a demon from Hindu mythology known for his insatiable hunger, mirroring the villain's endless rage.
  • Director Mohan G is also a popular YouTuber, and he used his channel to promote the film's unique thriller elements.
  • The movie was shot in a tight schedule of 25 days, mostly in real locations across Chennai to keep the budget low.
  • Actor Aadhav Kannadasan, who plays the street performer, had to undergo physical training to perform his own intense action sequences.
  • The plot involving an online sex racket was inspired by real-life news reports of similar crimes being exposed on social media.
  • Despite being a 2023 release, the film had a very limited theatrical run and found a larger audience through streaming platforms.
  • The climax scene was filmed at a rarely used industrial site to create a gritty and isolated atmosphere for the final confrontation.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Bakasuran

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