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Ghajini(2005)

7.4/10
Tamil182 mins

Ghajini (2005) is a 182-minute Tamil film directed by A. R. Murugadoss. Starring Suriya, Asin Thottumkal and Nayantara. With an audience rating of 7.4/10 and a blockbuster, major commercial success verdict at the box office, Ghajini stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2005.

Mood:
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
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Theatrical Release
29 September 2005
Director
A. R. Murugadoss
Language
Tamil
Runtime
3h 2m
GudVibe Rating
7.4/10

Storyline

A wealthy businessman suffers from severe memory loss after an attack. He can only remember the last fifteen minutes. Using notes and tattoos as clues, he hunts down the killers who murdered his girlfriend.

Memory fades, revenge remains.

Film Details

7.4Rating
182Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date29 September 2005
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsGhajini

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengelovejusticeidentity
Toneintense
Pacingnon-linear
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability4

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was inspired by the Hollywood movie 'Memento', but director Murugadoss added a romantic backstory and commercial elements for Tamil audiences.
  • Actor Suriya shaved his head for the role, which was a rare and bold move for a leading hero in Tamil cinema at that time.
  • The film's success led to a Hindi remake in 2008 starring Aamir Khan, which became one of India's highest-grossing films at the time.
  • The name 'Ghajini' is taken from the historical figure Muhammad bin Qasim, whose original name was Ghajini Muhammad bin Qasim, as noted in the film's credits.
  • Composer Harris Jayaraj's soundtrack included the hit song 'Suttum Vizhi', which was partially filmed in Namibia, an unusual location for Tamil films then.
  • The film's climax was shot in a specially constructed set resembling a chemical factory, which took over a month to build.
  • Suriya underwent intense physical training to develop a muscular physique for the role, which later influenced many action heroes in Tamil cinema.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Ghajini

Frequently Asked Questions