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Saamy(2003)

6.9/10
Tamil161 mins

Saamy (2003) is a 161-minute Tamil film directed by Hari. Starring Vijayakumar, Trisha Krishnan and Vikram. With an audience rating of 6.9/10, Saamy stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2003.

Director:Hari
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
1 May 2003
Director
Hari
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 41m
GudVibe Rating
6.9/10

Storyline

A corrupt police officer takes bribes from criminals and politicians to help their illegal activities. His life changes when he falls in love, leading him to try and fix his past wrongdoings.

A crooked cop finds love and a reason to change.

Film Details

6.9Rating
161Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 May 2003
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleசாமி

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionjusticeloveredemption
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Saamy' was inspired by the name of a real-life police officer known for his tough methods.
  • Vikram's iconic mustache look in the film became a popular style among fans and was widely copied.
  • The movie was shot in just 45 days, which is very fast for a big-budget action film in Tamil cinema.
  • A scene where Vikram's character breaks a wooden bench with his bare hands was performed without special effects.
  • The film's climax was filmed in the historic town of Thirunelveli, known for its unique temple architecture.
  • Saamy was a major box office hit and ran in theaters for over 100 days in many centers.
  • Director Hari initially considered casting a different actor but chose Vikram after seeing his dedication in previous films.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Saamy

Aaruchamy's Father-Bhuvana's Grandmother32 films
Bhuvana's Father-Bhuvana's Grandmother15 films
Annachi's Henchman-Bhuvana's Grandmother13 films
Aaruchamy's Father-Bhuvana's Mother13 films
Venkataraman Iyer-Bhuvana's Father11 films
Venkataraman Iyer-Aaruchamy's Father10 films
Venkataraman Iyer-Bhuvana's Grandmother10 films
Bhuvana's Father-Aaruchamy's Father10 films
Annachi's Henchman-Aaruchamy's Father10 films
Venkataraman Iyer-Music Composer9 films
Venkataraman Iyer-Actor7 films
Director-Director of Photography7 films
Venkataraman Iyer-Actor6 films
Music Composer-Dance Choreographer6 films
Venkataraman Iyer-Actor5 films
Annachi-Aaruchamy's Father5 films
Annachi-Dance Choreographer5 films

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