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Samar(2013)

4.9/10
Tamil137 mins

Samar (2013) is a 137-minute Tamil film directed by Thiru. Starring Rajendran, Trisha Krishnan and Sunaina. With an audience rating of 4.9/10, Samar stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2013.

Director:Thiru
Mood:
suspensefuldarkemotional
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
13 January 2013
Director
Thiru
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 17m
GudVibe Rating
4.9/10

Storyline

A trekking guide travels to Bangkok hoping to reconcile with his ex-girlfriend. When she doesn't show up, he gets mistaken for a wealthy businessman and pulled into a dangerous mystery. He soon begins to question his own identity as he tries to escape the situation.

A mistaken identity traps him in a deadly game.

Film Details

4.9Rating
137Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date13 January 2013
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsVetaadu Ventaadu · Gabbar Sher

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefuldarkemotional
Themes
identitysurvivalcorruptionlove
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Samar' means 'conflict' or 'battle' in Tamil, reflecting the protagonist's internal and external struggles.
  • This was the first Tamil film for actress Trisha Krishnan to be shot extensively in Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Director Thiru previously worked as an associate director for acclaimed filmmaker Shankar on films like 'Sivaji' and 'Enthiran'.
  • The movie's plot involving mistaken identity and memory was compared by some critics to the Hollywood film 'The Bourne Identity'.
  • A.R. Rahman composed the film's score, but the songs were by his former associate G.V. Prakash Kumar, marking a notable collaboration shift.
  • The action sequences were choreographed by stunt director Anal Arasu, known for his work in 'Vikram Vedha' and 'Kaithi'.
  • Despite its star cast and Bangkok setting, the film had a relatively quiet box office performance compared to other Tamil thrillers that year.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Samar

Actor-Original Music Composer9 films
Muthumaran-Original Music Composer9 films
Joseph Kuriyan-Actor7 films
Joseph Kuriyan-Muthumaran7 films
Joseph Kuriyan-Original Music Composer7 films
Actor-Original Music Composer7 films
Actor-Original Music Composer5 films
Joseph Kuriyan-Actor4 films
Manohar-Original Music Composer4 films
Joseph Kuriyan-Actor3 films
Joseph Kuriyan-Music Composer3 films
Actor-Original Music Composer3 films

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