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Red(2002)

4.4/10
Tamil175 mins

Red (2002) is a 175-minute Tamil film directed by Ram Sathya. Starring Ajith Kumar and Priya Gill. With an audience rating of 4.4/10, Red stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2002.

Director:Ram Sathya
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Disney+ Hotstar
Theatrical Release
14 January 2002
Director
Ram Sathya
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 55m
GudVibe Rating
4.4/10

Storyline

Red is a kind-hearted gangster who clashes with a rival named Seeni. He falls in love with Gayathri, who wants him to leave his violent life behind. At the same time, a reporter's newspaper series about Red's life becomes very popular with the public.

A gangster's love story, torn between violence and redemption.

Film Details

4.4Rating
175Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date14 January 2002
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleரெட்
Also Known AsGhulam- The Revolt

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
Themes
loveidentityfamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingepisodic
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Red' to match the lead character's name, but it was also promoted with the tagline 'The Colour of Blood' in some regions.
  • Director Singampuli, known mostly as a comedian, made his directorial debut with this film and also played a supporting role.
  • The movie's soundtrack by Vidyasagar became popular, especially the song 'Kadhal Vandhale' which was shot in Mauritius.
  • Actor Jeevan, who played the antagonist Seeni, was primarily a comedian at the time and this role marked a shift to negative characters.
  • The film's plot involving a magazine serializing a don's story was inspired by real-life media coverage of local gangsters in Chennai.
  • Red was one of the early Tamil films to be shot extensively in Mauritius, capitalizing on its scenic locations for romantic sequences.
  • Despite mixed reviews, the film developed a cult following over the years for its blend of action and emotional drama.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Red

Frequently Asked Questions