Singapore Saloon(2024)
In the vibrant realm of barbershops, the storyline of Singapore Saloon revolves around the odyssey of Vijay (played by RJ Balaji), a dynamic hairstylist with grand aspirations and a distinctive talent. Negotiating the complexities of love, friendship, and the pursuit of success, Vijay remains steadfast in his purpose despite encountering challenges and competition in his field.
Singapore Saloon is streaming on Amazon Prime Video since 5 April 2024.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- OTT Release Date
- 5 April 2024
- Theatrical Release
- 25 January 2024
- Director
- Gokul
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Rating
- 6.9/10
Storyline
A boy becomes friends with a local barber. Inspired by their bond, he decides to open his own hair salon one day.
“A haircut can change a life.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Singapore Saloon
Cast reunions in this film: Mervin Solomon & Vivek Siva (8 films together), John Vijay & Robo Shankar (5 films together), Sathyaraj & RJ Balaji (4 films together), RJ Balaji & Robo Shankar (4 films together), Sathyaraj & Robo Shankar (3 films together), and RJ Balaji & Mervin Solomon (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Singapore Saloon' is a playful nod to the real-life trend of many South Indian barber shops using 'Singapore' in their names for a stylish image.
- Director Gokul revealed that the barber shop set was built from scratch to look authentic, with real vintage barber chairs sourced from old salons.
- Actor Lawrence Raghavendra, who plays a key role, learned actual barbering techniques from professionals to make his scenes look realistic.
- The movie includes a cameo by a popular Tamil comedian whose appearance was kept secret until the film's release to surprise audiences.
- Parts of the film were shot in Karaikudi, known for its traditional architecture, to give the saloon setting a unique cultural backdrop.
- The soundtrack features a song composed by G.V. Prakash Kumar that blends folk rhythms with modern beats to match the film's mix of comedy and drama.
- This is director Gokul's first film after a three-year gap, as he took extra time to develop the script based on real stories from local barbers.
