Bakasuran(2023)
Bakasuran (2023) is a 155-minute Tamil film directed by Mohan G. Starring Selvaraghavan, Mansoor Ali Khan and Cool Suresh. With a rating of 6.9/10 reflecting mixed audience reception and a moderate performer, 35+ crores verdict at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- OTT Release Date
- 1 October 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 17 February 2023
- Director
- Mohan G
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- 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
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Bakasuran
Cast reunions in this film: Mansoor Ali Khan & Radha Ravi (8 films together), Sam C. S. & Sam C S (6 films together), Radha Ravi & Devadarshini (5 films together), and Radha Ravi & Sam C. S. (2 films together).
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.