
Red(2002)
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
Where to watch:
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
Your Rating
4.4/10Rating
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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
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