Asuran(1995)
Asuran is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language science fiction action horror film directed by Velu Prabhakaran. The film stars Arun Pandian as DSP Prasad and Roja as Parvathi. It follows a police officer who battles an alien predator that crashes in a Tamil village. The creature is invisible and hunts humans for sport. The film is an unsanctioned amalgamation of Hollywood films, notably Predator (1987). It was produced by R. K. Selvamani under Motherland Movies International. The soundtrack was composed by Adithyan, with the song 'Chakku Chakku Vathikuchi' gaining renewed popularity in 2022. The film released on 21 July 1995 and was a box office failure.
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- Theatrical Release
- 21 July 1995
- Director
- Velu Prabhakaran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Rating
- 5.1/10
Storyline
A spaceship crashes in a Tamil forest, releasing a deadly alien predator. DSP Prasad must protect his village and the woman he loves from the invisible monster. He discovers the creature's weakness and fights for survival.
“The demon is coming for you.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Asuran
Cast reunions in this film: Senthil & Vijayakumar (22 films together), Senthil & Radha Ravi (18 films together), Vijayakumar & Radha Ravi (18 films together), Senthil & Pandu (15 films together), Mansoor Ali Khan & Senthil (10 films together), and Pandu & Vijayakumar (10 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only horror film directed by Velu Prabhakaran, who was known for action movies.
- The film's music was composed by Deva, who was a major composer for horror films in the 90s.
- Actor Vijayakumar played the dual role of both Veerapathran and the agricultural officer Prasath.
- The movie was shot in and around Pollachi, known for its agricultural landscapes.
- It was released the same year as the blockbuster 'Baashha', facing tough competition.
- The story uses the folklore trope of a bandit with a hidden identity in a rural setting.
- The film is not related to the 2019 Dhanush-starring movie of the same name.