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Samurai(2002)

5.4/10
Tamil178 mins

Samurai (2002) is a 178-minute Tamil film directed by Balaji Sakthivel. Starring Vikram, Anita Hassanandani Reddy and Jaya Seal. With an audience rating of 5.4/10, Samurai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2002.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Disney+ Hotstar, Prime Video
Theatrical Release
12 July 2002
Director
Balaji Sakthivel
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 58m
GudVibe Rating
5.4/10

Storyline

A medical student secretly leads a masked group that kidnaps corrupt officials who avoid real prison. A police officer's daughter develops feelings for him, not knowing he is the gang's leader while her father hunts them.

A masked hero abducts corrupt officials. A girl loves the man she shouldn't.

Film Details

5.4Rating
178Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date12 July 2002
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleசாமுராய்
Also Known AsSamurai - Ek Yodha

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Samurai' was chosen to symbolize the masked gang's code of honor, similar to Japanese warriors.
  • Director Balaji Sakthivel made his directorial debut with this film after working as an assistant director.
  • The movie was shot in and around Chennai, with key scenes filmed in real hospital locations to add authenticity.
  • Actor Vikram, who plays Thiyagu, performed many of his own stunts without a body double.
  • The film's climax involved a complex chase sequence that took over a week to shoot.
  • Despite being an action film, it included social commentary on corruption, which was uncommon at the time.
  • The soundtrack by Yuvan Shankar Raja featured a mix of rock and classical elements, gaining a cult following.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Samurai

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