Skip to content
J

Jaisurya(2004)

5.8/10
Tamil mins

Jaisurya (2004) is a Tamil film directed by Manoj Kumar. With an audience rating of 5.8/10, Jaisurya stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2004.

Director:Manoj Kumar
Mood:
suspensefulemotionaldark
Where to watch:
OTT availability not confirmed yet. Check Netflix · Prime Video · Hotstar · ZEE5

Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
17 December 2004
Director
Manoj Kumar
Language
Tamil
GudVibe Rating
5.8/10

Storyline

A con man in Kancheepuram is hired to protect a district collector who looks exactly like him. He ends up impersonating the official to stop an assassination plot, a decision that upends his life and puts him at odds with the real collector.

A con man must become the man he was hired to kill.

Film Details

5.8Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date17 December 2004
Also Known AsJai Surya

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefulemotionaldark
Themes
identitycorruptionjusticefamily
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
5.8/10Rating

Please Register/ Login to rate the movie Jaisurya

Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Jai' before 'Surya' was added, referencing the hero's name.
  • Director Manoj Kumar is the son of veteran Tamil film director A. Jagannathan.
  • The movie's plot of a conman impersonating a look-alike official is similar to the 1993 Kamal Haasan film 'Maharasan'.
  • Actress Laila, who played Baby, was a popular leading lady in Tamil and Telugu films during the early 2000s.
  • The film was not a major commercial success upon its release.
  • The role of the antagonist Pashupati was played by actor Ashish Vidyarthi, known for his work in Hindi and South Indian cinema.
  • The movie was shot extensively in Kancheepuram, reflecting the setting described in the synopsis.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Jaisurya

Actor-Composer6 films
Director-Composer5 films

Frequently Asked Questions