Haridas(2013)
Haridas is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by G. N. R. Kumaravelan. The film stars Kishore and Sneha in lead roles. It follows Sivadas, an encounter specialist cop who kills criminals for the police department. His job forces him into a violent conflict with a ruthless gangster. The story explores the personal cost of police violence on the officer and his family. The film received mixed reviews but was noted for Kishore's intense performance. It was released in theaters on 22 November 2013.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 22 February 2013
- Director
- G. N. R. Kumaravelan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
Sivadas is an encounter specialist cop who kills criminals for a living. He wants to quit and live peacefully with his wife. But a dangerous gangster threatens his family. Sivadas must hunt him down before it is too late.
“A cop's deadliest enemy is himself”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Haridas
Cast reunions in this film: Kishore & Soori (5 films together), Pradeep Rawat & R. Rathnavelu (3 films together), and Soori & Vijay Antony (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director G. N. R. Kumaravelan is the grandson of legendary Tamil writer and poet G. N. Ranganathan.
- Lead actor Kishore, known for villain roles, underwent special training to play a compassionate physical education teacher.
- The movie's climax was shot at the real YMCA grounds in Chennai to add authenticity.
- Composer Vijay Antony also produced the film, continuing his collaboration with the director from 'Yuvan Yuvathi'.
- Despite critical acclaim, the film had a quiet box office run, overshadowed by bigger commercial releases.
- The story draws subtle inspiration from real-life stories of teachers transforming the lives of special needs children.
- Sneha's role as a supportive mother was praised for its subtlety, marking a shift from her typical lead parts.