Saamy(2003)
Saamy is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Hari. It stars Vikram as DCP Aarusaamy, with Trisha, Kota Srinivasa Rao, and Vivek in supporting roles. The story follows a police officer who pretends to be corrupt by accepting bribes from a powerful politician, while secretly using the money for public welfare. Set in Tirunelveli, the film explores the clash between a fearless cop and a corrupt political system. The music was composed by Harris Jayaraj, with cinematography by Priyan. Saamy was a commercial blockbuster at the box office, earning approximately ₹25 crore. It started a trend of cop films in Tamil cinema alongside Kaakha Kaakha. The film was remade in Telugu as Lakshmi Narasimha, in Kannada as Ayya, and in Hindi as Policegiri. A sequel titled Saamy Square was released in 2018.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play, MX Player, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 1 May 2003
- Director
- Hari
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Rating
- 6.9/10
Storyline
A fearless police officer, DCP Aarusaamy, arrives in a crime-ridden city. He pretends to be corrupt by taking bribes from a powerful politician. But his real mission is to destroy the criminal empire from the inside. He must protect the innocent while hiding his true intentions from everyone, including the woman he loves.
“The god of justice returns.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Saamy
Cast reunions in this film: Vijayakumar & Manorama (32 films together), Delhi Ganesh & Manorama (15 films together), Ponnambalam & Manorama (13 films together), Vijayakumar & Sumithra (13 films together), Vivek & Delhi Ganesh (11 films together), and Vivek & Vijayakumar (10 films together).
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.