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Saayai(2023)
Tamil15 mins
Saayai (2023) is a 15-minute Tamil film directed by Shailesh Nathan. Starring Badri, Mukesh and KK.
Director:Shailesh Nathan
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 7 July 2023
- Director
- Shailesh Nathan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 15m
Storyline
A man gets caught up in a dangerous criminal underworld. He must fight to survive and protect his loved ones from the threats closing in around him.
“A desperate man's secret plan unravels.”
Film Details
Rating
15Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date7 July 2023
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
corruptionjusticesurvivalfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
#1
#2B
BadriActor
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MukeshActor
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K
KKActor
→#4
B
BalachandarActor
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Shailesh NathanDirector
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Ram PraveenMusic
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Saayai' means 'shadow' in Tamil, reflecting its themes of hidden truths.
- Director Shailesh Nathan also served as the film's cinematographer, controlling its visual style.
- It was shot extensively in real locations around Chennai to create a gritty, authentic feel.
- The movie features a cameo by a popular Tamil television actor in a key police role.
- Its original score uses minimal instruments to build tension, focusing on ambient sounds.
- The climax scene was filmed over five nights to capture specific lighting conditions.
- Despite being a 2023 release, the film's story was written during the 2020 lockdown period.