
Saamy(2003)
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
Where to watch:
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
Your Rating
6.9/10Rating
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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 →
Venkataraman Iyer-Actor6 films →
Actor-Composer6 films →
Music Composer-Dance Choreographer6 films →
Actor-Annachi5 films →
Actor-Composer5 films →
Annachi-Aaruchamy's Father5 films →
Annachi-Dance Choreographer5 films →













