
Samurai(2002)
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.
Director:Balaji Sakthivel
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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
Reviews & Ratings
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Cast & Crew
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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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