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Saala(2024)

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Tamil121 mins

Saala (2024) is a 121-minute Tamil film directed by S.D. Manipaul. Starring Srinath, S.D. Manipaul and Ravindranath Guru.

Director:S.D. Manipaul
Mood:
darkemotionalintense
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
23 August 2024
Director
S.D. Manipaul
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 1m

Storyline

Two groups fight over control of a popular bar that's about to reopen. Their conflict also draws in a determined activist who is campaigning against alcohol.

One bar. Two gangs. A city divided.

Film Details

Rating
121Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date23 August 2024

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalintense
Themes
corruptionrevengefamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

#1
Srinath, Actor in Saala
SrinathActor
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S.D. ManipaulDirector
#3
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Ravindranath GuruCrew
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Aruldoss, Guna in Saala
AruldossActor
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Sampath Ram, Inspector in Saala
Sampath RamActor
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Jayden TheesonMusic

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Saala' is a colloquial Tamil word for brother-in-law, hinting at complex family ties in the rivalry.
  • Director S.D. Manipaul previously worked as an assistant director on several big-budget films before making his directorial debut with this movie.
  • The fictional 'Parvathy Bar' is named after a goddess, adding a layer of irony to the story's conflict over alcohol.
  • Key action sequences were shot in the real Royapuram area of Chennai to capture its authentic port-side atmosphere.
  • The role of the anti-alcohol activist was reportedly inspired by real-life temperance movements in Tamil Nadu.
  • The film's climax involved constructing a large, detailed set to recreate the interior of the iconic bar for the final confrontation.
  • Despite being an action drama, the soundtrack features a classical-based song composed by S. Thaman, a deviation from his usual style.

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