Rummy(2014)
Rummy is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language romantic action thriller film directed by debutant Balakrishnan K. The cast includes Vijay Sethupathi, Inigo Prabhakar, Aishwarya Rajesh, and Gayathrie Shankar, with Soori and Joe Malloori in supporting roles. The story is set in the 1980s and follows two college friends who fall in love with sisters from a caste-obsessed family that practices honour killing. The film was shot in Pudukottai, Karaikudi, and Thanjavur, and features a soundtrack composed by D. Imman. Rummy received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances but criticised the predictable plot and slow pacing. The film was released on 31 January 2014.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 31 January 2014
- Director
- Balakrishnan K
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
Two college roommates, Sakthi and Joseph, fall in love with two sisters from a violent village family. The family's headman, Periyavar, kills anyone who loves across caste lines. The young couples must fight for their love and their lives against a ruthless father who will stop at nothing to protect his honour.
“Love is a dangerous game.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Rummy
Cast reunions in this film: Soori & D. Imman (22 films together), Vijay Sethupathi & Soori (8 films together), Vijay Sethupathi & Gayathrie Shankar (7 films together), Vijay Sethupathi & Aishwarya Rajesh (5 films together), Vijay Sethupathi & D. Imman (5 films together), and Aishwarya Rajesh & Soori (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in just 30 days, a very short schedule for a feature film.
- Director Balakrishnan K was also the editor, which is uncommon in Tamil cinema.
- The movie's title 'Rummy' refers to the card game, symbolizing the risky gamble the characters take.
- It was one of the early films for actor Vijay Sethupathi, though he is not in the main cast.
- The film's climax was shot in a single, continuous long take to increase tension.
- Despite its thriller elements, the original soundtrack featured several romantic songs.
- The movie had a limited theatrical release and later gained more attention through television broadcasts.