Ameerin Aadhi Bhagavan(2013)
Ameerin Aadhi-Bhagavan is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Ameer. It stars Jayam Ravi in a dual role as Aadhi, a Bangkok-based gangster, and Bhagavan, a Mumbai don. Neetu Chandra plays Rani, the woman who betrays Aadhi. The story follows Aadhi as he is framed for crimes committed by his lookalike Bhagavan. The film was shot in Thailand, India, and Canada. It was the second Asian film to use Auro 3D audio technology. The music was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The film received mixed reviews but was praised for its action sequences and Ravi's performance. It was released on 22 February 2013.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 22 February 2013
- Director
- Ameer Sultan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Rating
- 4.6/10
Storyline
Aadhi is a lonely gangster in Bangkok who falls for a waitress named Karishma. He plans to leave his criminal life behind and start fresh with her. But Karishma is actually working for a ruthless Mumbai don who looks exactly like Aadhi. She drugs him and gets him framed for the don's murders. Now Aadhi must fight to clear his name and take revenge.
“Two faces. One deadly fate.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ameerin Aadhi Bhagavan
Cast reunions in this film: Ameer Sultan & Yuvan Shankar Raja (5 films together), Yuvan Shankar Raja & Dinesh Master (5 films together), Jayam Ravi & Yuvan Shankar Raja (4 films together), and Neetu Chandra & Yuvan Shankar Raja (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's climax was shot in a real-life Bangkok prison, adding to its gritty atmosphere.
- Director Ameer also wrote the story and played a small cameo role in the movie.
- This was one of the first Tamil films to extensively shoot action sequences in Bangkok's red-light districts.
- The movie faced censorship delays because of its violent content and portrayal of smuggling.
- Actor Jayam Ravi performed most of his own stunts, including a dangerous bike chase scene.
- The film's title is a play on the director's own name, Ameer, combined with the protagonist's dual identity.
- Despite mixed reviews, the movie developed a cult following for its stylish action and unique premise.