Garudan(2024)
\"Garudan\" is a Tamil action-drama directed by R. S. Durai Senthilkumar, featuring Soori, Sasikumar, and Unni Mukundan in the lead roles. The story revolves around two inseparable childhood friends, Adhi and Karuna, whose bond is so profound that they would sacrifice their lives for each other. Growing up together, they have shared countless experiences and have always stood by each other through thick and thin. Their friendship, built on trust, loyalty, and an unspoken understanding, is the kind that others envy. However, their seemingly unbreakable bond starts to face challenges with the arrival of Chokan, a confidant of Adhi. Chokan's entry into their lives introduces a new element of complexity. While Chokan is trustworthy and has Adhi's best interests at heart, his presence begins to shift the balance in Adhi and Karuna's relationship.
Garudan is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Sun NXT since 3 July 2024.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Sun NXT
- OTT Release Date
- 3 July 2024
- Theatrical Release
- 31 May 2024
- Director
- Durai Senthil Kumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Rating
- 7.6/10
Storyline
In a small town, a corrupt minister tries to steal sacred temple land. This scheme forces two childhood friends, Aadhi and Karuna, to become bitter enemies. Their mutual friend Chokkan is caught in the middle, his loyalty torn in a story of betrayal and revenge.
“When friendship shatters, loyalty becomes the final battleground.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Garudan
Cast reunions in this film: M. Sasikumar & Samuthirakani (12 films together), Samuthirakani & Soori (9 films together), Soori & Rajendran (8 films together), Soori & Yuvan Shankar Raja (7 films together), M. Sasikumar & Soori (6 films together), and Samuthirakani & Rajendran (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Garudan' refers to the divine eagle Garuda, symbolizing loyalty and protection in Hindu mythology.
- Director R. S. Durai Senthilkumar and actor Sasikumar previously collaborated on the hit film 'Kodi' in 2016.
- The movie was shot extensively in Theni, Tamil Nadu, to capture the authentic rural landscape central to the story.
- Actor M. Sasikumar plays dual roles as both Aadhi and Karuna, marking a rare double role in his career.
- The film's plot draws inspiration from real-life temple land disputes that have occurred in parts of Tamil Nadu.
- Composer Yuvan Shankar Raja recorded a portion of the film's background score in a single overnight studio session.
- The climax sequence required over 100 local junior artists from Theni to create a large-scale crowd scene.