Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- JioCinema, MX Player
- Theatrical Release
- 7 April 2023
- Director
- Satz Rex
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Rating
- 7.0/10
Storyline
A young man from a middle-class background loves motorcycles. He faces many obstacles as he tries to become a professional racer.
“A dream on two wheels, against all odds.”
Film Details
7.0Rating
122Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date7 April 2023
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringsuspenseful
Themes
survivalidentityfamilyjustice
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
#2S
Subramanian MadhavanActor
→A
Arumugam BalaActor
→#3
L
Lavanya AnbazhaganActor
→#4
A
Akil SanthoshActor
→#5
P
Prabhakar KPCrew
→#6
S
Satz RexDirector
→#7
K
Kartik JayasCrew
→Trivia
- The film's director Satz Rex is also a professional bike racer, bringing real racing experience to the story.
- The movie was shot in many real locations across Tamil Nadu, including scenic spots in Ooty and Kodaikanal.
- Actor Aari Arujunan, who plays the lead, performed many of his own stunts on the bikes after training.
- The film's music was composed by Sam C.S., who is known for his work in other action films like 'Vikram Vedha'.
- It was released directly on the Disney+ Hotstar streaming platform instead of in theaters first.
- The story focuses on the challenges of local 'street racing' culture before moving to professional tracks.
- The title 'Racer' was chosen to be simple and direct, reflecting the main character's single goal.