Raam(2005)
Raam is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language mystery thriller film written, produced, and directed by Ameer. The film stars Jiiva, Gajala, and Saranya Ponvannan in lead roles. Set in the hill town of Kodaikanal, the story follows a young man with autism who is arrested for murdering his mother. Inspector Umar investigates the case and uncovers hidden secrets within the community. The film was praised for its performances, screenplay, music, and cinematography. It won Best Actor and Best Musical Score at the 2006 Cyprus International Film Festival. Raam was released on 4 March 2005 and became a sleeper hit at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 4 March 2005
- Director
- Ameer Sultan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 7.3/10
Storyline
Raam, a young man with autism, is arrested for the murder of his mother Saradha. Inspector Umar investigates and discovers that the real killer may be someone else. As secrets unravel, Raam must fight for justice and protect the memory of the woman he loved most.
“Justice has no limits.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Raam
Cast reunions in this film: Yuvan Shankar Raja & Aruldoss (8 films together), Ganja Karuppu & Saranya Ponvannan (7 films together), Ganja Karuppu & Yuvan Shankar Raja (6 films together), Jiiva & Yuvan Shankar Raja (5 films together), Ameer Sultan & Yuvan Shankar Raja (5 films together), and Saranya Ponvannan & Yuvan Shankar Raja (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in just 28 days on a very low budget, which was unusual for a thriller at that time.
- Director Ameer also played a small role as a police officer in the movie.
- The story was partly inspired by a real-life unsolved murder case that Ameer had read about.
- The film's climax was shot in a single, continuous 10-minute take, which was a technical challenge.
- It was one of the early films to use a handheld camera style extensively to create a gritty, realistic feel.
- The movie was not a major box office hit initially but later gained a strong cult following on television.
- Actor Jeevan, who played the villain, was primarily known for comedic roles before this film.