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Saalai is a Tamil movie directed and written by Anthony Charles featuring Vishwa, Krisha Kurup, Aadukalam Naren, Rahi Khan, and Preethi Varma. The film got prod

Saalai Movie Review

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Review for the film " Saalai"
Runtime: 1 Hour 33 Minutes
Certificate: UA
Released: 11-10-2017
Genre: Drama
2.75 / 5.00
3.51 / 5.0

CAST & CREW


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Saalai is a Tamil movie directed and written by Anthony Charles featuring Vishwa, Krisha Kurup Krisha Kurup is an Indian model, dancer, and actre >> Read More... , Aadukalam Naren Aadukalam Naren was born in Chennai the heartland >> Read More... , Rahi Khan, and Preethi Varma Preethi Verma is an Indian model and Actress who p >> Read More... . The film got produced by Kiresh Thhyagaraj, Ranjith Chakkath, and Leena Charles and edited by B. Pravin Baaskar. The musical compositions got done by Ved Shanker and Sugavanam, and G. Balamurugan worked on the cinematography in this movie. The production company for this movie is Mugilan Cinemas and Thanga Thulasi Productions.

Plot      

An average IIT graduate who travels to Kashmir gets unexpectedly involved in dangerous encounters while being stuck in deadly cold weather and tries to fight against an evil machine that’s present outside and his inner self. A pregnant girl who works as a journalist also gets caught up in the dangerous snowscape. It is a story about a man’s struggles to find a reason to continue living through nature and his newfound love.

Star Performance

Vishwa plays the dual roles of a depressed guy trying to find new meaning in life and fighting his inner self and an evil villain who kills people in mysterious ways. Both the roles got well showcased as it feels chilling to watch him portray opposite characters with great ease. Krisha is the female protagonist who depicts her character well enough in this movie. 

Analysis

A traveling psychological thriller added with few sci-fi elements and breathtaking sceneries that emerges into a healing experience for the viewers. The movie captures the many meanings of life and its journey in his inner thoughts. It’s about the choices as a road one takes in their journey that decides the future. It talks about psychological issues and their adverse effects on someone. As a man goes on a trip to Kashmir, he ends up in unexpected situations and meets a journalist. They slowly fall in love, but he seems unusual at times. A recent killer is roaming the streets that mysteriously kills his victims and is uncatchable to the local police. Things get messy when the killer gets involved in their life. 

What’s There?

  • Great Acting and well-developed characters
  • Impressive script and overall narrative

What’s Not There?

  • Too many plot inconsistencies
  • Unrealistic depictions  

Verdict

The movie is a definite watch for viewers interested in thrillers with a sci-fi addition that comes to a satisfying ending. The plots are intriguing enough for audiences to keep invested throughout the movie. It is a unique experience as a whole.


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


General


What is the genre of "Saalai"?

Drama


What is the duration of "Saalai"?

1 Hour 33 Minutes


When was "Saalai" released?

11-10-2017

Cast & Crew


Who plays the lead role in "Saalai"?

Aadukalam Naren, Alan John, Ajith Maniyan

Storyline


What is the plot of "Saalai"?

Plot revolves around Drama, etc.

Ratings & Reviews


What is the critic's rating for "Saalai"?

2.75


What are the audience ratings for "Saalai"?

3.51

Additional


Is "Saalai" suitable for all ages?

Yes, it's rated UA


Who is the editor of "Saalai"?

B Pravin Baaskar

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