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Baashha(1995)

9.0/10
Tamil144 mins

Baashha (1995) is a 144-minute Tamil film directed by Suresh Krishna. Starring Dhaamu, Nagma and Raja Krishnamoorthy. With an audience rating of 9.0/10, Baashha stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1995.

Mood:
emotionalupliftingsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
15 January 1995
Director
Suresh Krishna
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 24m
GudVibe Rating
9.0/10

Storyline

An auto rickshaw driver named Manickam lives a peaceful life and stays away from fights. When local thugs start threatening his family, it forces him to bring back the powerful and violent person he used to be.

A humble driver's past returns with a vengeance.

Film Details

9.0Rating
144Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date15 January 1995
Also Known AsBaashha · Basha · Badsha

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingsuspenseful
Themes
familyidentityjusticerevenge
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability5

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Trivia

  • The film's famous 'Naan oru thadava sonna, nooru thadava sonna maadiri' dialogue was improvised by Rajinikanth on set.
  • Baasha was initially offered to Kamal Haasan, who turned it down before Rajinikanth accepted the role.
  • The movie's iconic background score was composed by Deva, who used a unique synth sound to create the 'Baasha theme'.
  • The film's climax was shot in a single schedule at a real textile market in Chennai to capture the gritty atmosphere.
  • Baasha was a major comeback for Rajinikanth, whose previous few films had not performed well at the box office.
  • The character name 'Manickam' was also the name of Rajinikanth's father-in-law, which was a personal touch added to the script.
  • Despite its massive success, the film faced criticism for its violent content, leading to some cuts for the television broadcast.

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