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| Saamy Square | |
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Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Hari |
| Written by | Hari |
| Produced by | Shibu Thameens |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Venkatesh Anguraj |
| Edited by |
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| Music by | Devi Sri Prasad |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Thameens Release |
Release date |
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Running time | 174 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Saamy Square (stylized as Saamy²) is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Hari and produced by Shibu Thameens. The film, which is the sequel to Saamy, stars Vikram in a dual role, while Keerthy Suresh, Aishwarya Rajesh, Bobby Simha, Prabhu and Soori appear in supporting roles.[2] The music was composed by Devi Sri Prasad.
Saamy 2 was released on 21 September 2018 to mixed reviews from critics and become a box office failure.[3]
Plot
[edit]In India, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Aarusaamy was transferred out of Tirunelveli after killing corrupt politician Perumal Pichai.[a] He lives happily with his pregnant wife Bhuvana in Palani. Bhuvana wants to become an IAS officer. However, when Perumal Pichai's men in Tirunelveli were talking about what had happened to him, they speculated that he might be in Colombo with his second wife and his three sons: Mahendra Pichai, the oldest; Devendra Pichai, the middle; and Raavana Pichai, the youngest. Raavana is crueller and more dangerous than his brothers. Saamy applied for a transfer to Tirunelveli to stop Raavana, which was approved.
28 years later, Ramasamy works for Viswanathan, the Union Home Minister, in New Delhi. He intends to pursue IAS as per the wishes of his maternal grandparents. Diya, Viswanathan's daughter, has just finished her studies and has returned from London after completing her studies. When Raavana asks Viswanathan for the pending commission amount to be paid for transferring the party fund secretly, he replies merely to ask the party directly and not him. Irritated, Raavana kidnaps Diya for immediate settlement of payment. Ram rescues her from Raavana's goons and drops her off at home. She is impressed by his diplomatic nature and falls in love with him. Soon after, Ram accidentally seizes a van containing black money transferred by Raavana on a commission basis. He hands the money to the President of India without revealing his identity, which frustrates Raavana. Diya constantly proposes to Ram, which he rejects initially but gives in later.
Ram succeeds in the UPSC exam and leaves for Mussoorie for one-year training. After his return, his grandparents are shocked to see that he has opted for IPS and that he has been posted as a probationary Assistant Commissioner of Police in Tirunelveli. When Ram asks the reason for their reaction, his grandfather tells the truth that, in fact, his father, Aarusaamy, has been a Deputy Commissioner in Tirunelveli. Ram's grandfather begins to explain what happened 28 years ago. When Saamy and Bhuvana were on their way to Tirunelveli, they were hacked to death by the Pichai brothers to avenge their father's death. Before dying, Saamy manages to open his dead wife's uterus and prematurely deliver his child (Ram). Bhuvana's parents take Ram and escape to Delhi, while a truck accident planned by Raavana kills the rest of their family.
Agitated by hearing about his tragic past, Ram decides to go to Tirunelveli and get justice for his parents' deaths. Ram's grandparents accept his decision, and he leaves for Tirunelveli and decides to take on the Pichai brothers. He initially warns Raavana and vows to bring the brothers before the law for killing his parents. Ram later razes Perumal's statue, which had been illegally placed at an intersection by Raavana and caused traffic problems. A cat-and-mouse game ensues between Ram and Raavana, with both of them trying to get rid of each other. In response to the president's orders, Saamy is transferred to Tirunelveli, and Raavana is surprised that they could not transfer him elsewhere. Meanwhile, Viswanathan initially disapproves of Ram and Diya's love but later accepts it.
Ram kills Devendra and Mahendra after an accident caused by them in Devendra's cracker factory to prevent Ram from seizing illegal extortion money from Raavana, which kills many innocent workers, as well as a pregnant woman. Raavana's goons start to kill the people of Tirunelveli in revenge. Viswanathan decides to resign from politics because of the embarrassment faced. However, Raavana's henchmen orchestrate a train accident which kills Viswanathan. Later, Raavana absconds to Colombo with his mother's advice. Ram finds out that Raavana is planning to go to Pakistan via Gujarat and Rajasthan, and he tracks him down. After a tiresome fight with desert bandits and Raavana, Ram subdues Raavana but decides to leave him to his fate in the middle of the Thar Desert with no man, town, village, or water source for several hundreds of kilometers.
As the credits roll, Ram lies to the media Raavana left for Sri Lanka over the fear of being killed. Raavana dies after 17 days in the desert. Soon, Ram and Diya marry. The movie ends with the message, "Saamy's adventure will continue".
Cast
[edit]- Vikram in a dual role as
- Keerthy Suresh as Diya
- Aishwarya Rajesh as Bhuvana
- Bobby Simha as Raavana Pichai, youngest among the Pichai brothers
- Prabhu as Union Minister G. Viswanathan, Diya's father
- Soori as Sakthi
- O. A. K. Sundar as Mahendra Pichai, eldest among the Pichai brothers
- John Vijay as Devendra Pichai, second among the Pichai brothers
- Ramesh Khanna as "Punctuality" Paramasivam
- Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran as Viswanathan's wife, Diya's mother
- Sudha Chandran as Perumal's second wife in Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Imman Annachi as SI Thangavelu
- Uma Riyaz Khan as Inspector Noorjahan
- Delhi Ganesh as Srinivasan Iyengar (Bhuvana's father, Ramasaamy's grandfather)
- Sumitra as Mrs. Iyengar (Bhuvana's mother, Ramasaamy's grandmother)
- Sanjeev as Santhosh IPS, Ramsaamy's friend
- Thyagu as Aiyarettu Sundaram
- Bala Singh as Aatangkarai Shanmugam
- Crane Manohar as Aarusaamy's aide
- Pondy Ravi as Ravana's Personal Assistant
- Singamuthu as Brahmin
- Chaams as Sundaram
- Gunalan Morgan as Jayraj
- Mohammed Absar
- Praveena as Meenakshi (cameo appearance)
- Kota Srinivasa Rao as Perumal Pichai (flashback cameo)
- Vivek as Venkatrama Iyengar (portrait presence)
- Vijayakumar as Chockalingam (Aarusaamy's father and Ramasaamy's grandfather) (Archival footage from previous film)
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]In August 2016, during the audio launch of Iru Mugan, director Hari made an official announcement that he would unite with Vikram,[4][5] also echoed by the latter,[6] for a sequel to Saamy after 13 years[7] being bankrolled by Shibu Thameens.[8] The principal photography was expected to commence in late 2016[9] with Harris Jayaraj as music composer. During December 2016, Shibu Thameens confirmed that the plan for sequel was still on, putting an end to the rumours of the project being shelved,[10] as director Hari and his team were involved in script development and would tentatively commence the principal photography in April 2017.[11] In May 2017, it was officially announced that Devi Sri Prasad would be the composer, collaborating again with Vikram for the second time after Kanthasamy and Hari for the fifth time after Aaru, Venghai, Singam and Singam 2.[12] In August 2017, it was reported that lyricist Viveka had joined the composer and director for a music composition session at Puducherry.[13] Kanal Kannan and Silva were tasked with action choreography.[14][15] Priyan, Hari's regular cinematographer, was selected as well, but later Venkatesh Anguraj became the cinematographer after Priyan died due to a heart attack in November 2017. The art direction was done by P. Shanmugam and P.V. Balaji, replacing K. Kadhir, who had collaborated with Hari in his previous films.
Casting
[edit]Apart from Vikram reprising his role, Keerthy Suresh was selected as the female lead.[16][17] Prabhu and comedian Soori were added to cast along with Bobby Simha.[18] Trisha was originally going to reprise her role as Bhuvana from the first film but opted out, citing "creative differences";[19] she was replaced by Aishwarya Rajesh.[20] Vivek refused to reprise his role from the original film as he felt his character was not well developed in this film.[21]
Filming
[edit]Despite the commencement of pre-production, the shooting was supposed to be commenced during June or July 2017 as quoted by the film producer.[22] Various sources towards reported that the shoot would start towards the end of September 2017.[23][24] Finally, the principal photography commenced in Chennai from 30 September 2017 onwards.[25][26] The director also revealed that the film would be shot in Delhi, Mussoorie and Nepal after shooting considerable portions in Chennai.[27] In early October, the film's new title was revealed to be Saamy Square.[28] By July 2018, filming was mostly complete except for a song sequence.[29]
Release
[edit]Saamy 2 was released on 21 September 2018.[30]
Home media
[edit]The satellite and digital rights of the film were sold to Star Vijay and Disney+Hotstar.[31] The film was dubbed and released in Hindi by Pen India Limited and was directly telecasted on Zee Cinema.[32][33]
Soundtrack
[edit]| Saamy 2 | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | 23 July 2018 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 21:53 | |||
| Language | Tamil | |||
| Label | Sony Music | |||
| Producer | Devi Sri Prasad | |||
| Devi Sri Prasad chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Saamy 2 | ||||
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The music was composed by Devi Sri Prasad, who replaces the predecessor's music composer Harris Jayaraj. This film marks the Tamil comeback of Prasad after a hiatus of three years, whose previous Tamil film was Puli (2015).
Sony Music acquired the rights of the soundtrack for the film. All lyrics were written by Viveka, except one song, which was penned by the composer himself.
The first single, "Adhiroobaney," was released on 10 July 2018. The second single, "Molagapodiye," soon followed and released on 18 July 2018. The full soundtrack album of the Tamil version was released on 23 July 2018.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Adhiroobaney" | Viveka | M. M. Manasi | 4:32 |
| 2. | "Molagapodiye" | Viveka | Sanjith Hegde, Rita Thyagarajan | 4:23 |
| 3. | "Darnakka" | Viveka | Benny Dayal, Anthony Daasan | 4:56 |
| 4. | "Hey Penney Onna Patha" | Devi Sri Prasad | Vikram, Keerthy Suresh | 4:18 |
| 5. | "Amma Amma" | Viveka | Karthik | 3:45 |
| Total length: | 21:53 | |||
Reception
[edit]Critical response
[edit]Saamy 2 received negative reviews from critics with praise for Vikram's performance and action sequences, but criticized its plot, script, direction, music and humor.
M. Suganth of The Times of India gave 2/5 stars and wrote "The nods to the first film only makes the shortcomings much more obvious. But what is truly unforgivable is that it ruins our memories of the first film."[34] Priyanka Sundar of Hindustan Times gave 2/5 stars and wrote "Vikram’s new film is exactly the same as Saamy with the only difference being how director Hari has presented the lead character."[35]
Janani. K of India Today gave 2/5 stars and wrote "Saamy Square's premise had enough meat to qualify as a perfect commercial entertainer. But a sluggish first half and weak writing in parts make the film enjoyable only in certain places."[36] Indiaglitz gave 2/5 stars and wrote "Go for this ride if you are a fan of Vikram and are immune to déjà vu."[37]
Sowmya Rajendran of The News Minute wrote "The screenplay for 'Saamy Square' probably reads as an endless series of slaps."[38] Srinivasa Ramanujam of The Hindu wrote "A loud, over-the-top revenge drama that is not a patch on part one."[39]
Notes
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External links
[edit]- Saamy Square at IMDb
Saamy Square
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Plot
The film opens with a flashback depicting the murder of Deputy Commissioner of Police Aarusaamy and his wife Bhuvana by the Pichai brothers—Raavana, Mahendra, and Devendra—as revenge for Aarusaamy having killed their father, the corrupt politician Perumal Pichai. While dying, Aarusaamy extracts a promise from Bhuvana to raise their unborn son as a police officer dedicated to upholding justice.[4] Twenty-eight years later, the son, Ramasaamy, has been raised in Delhi by his grandparents, who groom him to become an IAS officer; after topping the civil services examination, he instead joins the police force following a personal revelation about his parents' brutal killing, which ignites his sense of duty and rage.[5][6] As a rookie officer working initially as a front-office manager for a central minister, Ramasaamy investigates the assassination of the politician, tracing it back to the enduring criminal empire of the Pichai family, now headed by Raavana Pichai, whose operations involve extortion, smuggling, and political manipulation. This probe draws him into a web of corruption and vendettas, transforming him—especially when donning the police uniform—into a relentless enforcer echoing his father's unyielding style. Amid escalating confrontations, including high-octane chases, brutal hand-to-hand combats, and strategic takedowns of the brothers' henchmen, Ramasaamy pursues a budding romance with Diya, a strong-willed woman who supports him through the turmoil.[2][7][8] The narrative builds to a climactic revenge arc, with Ramasaamy systematically eliminating the Pichai brothers: he outmaneuvers and kills Mahendra and Devendra in intense action set pieces, before confronting Raavana in a desolate desert showdown. Ramasaamy strands Raavana without water or resources, leading to the villain's death after 17 grueling days of exposure. In resolution, Ramasaamy fully embodies his father's legacy as a formidable cop, marries Diya, and the story closes with an implication of ongoing pursuits against injustice.[5][4]Cast
Vikram leads the ensemble in dual roles as Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Aarusaamy, a tough cop serving as a father figure in the flashback sequences, and Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Ramasaamy, his son who starts as a reluctant officer before turning aggressive in his duties.[9][10] Keerthy Suresh portrays Diya Viswanathan, Ramasaamy's love interest and the supportive daughter of a high-ranking official who has recently returned from abroad after completing her studies.[9][11] Aishwarya Rajesh plays Bhuvana, Aarusaamy's devoted wife and a maternal figure featured prominently in the flashback portions of the story.[9] Bobby Simha takes on the key antagonistic role of Raavana Pichai, a ruthless gang leader driven by a quest for family revenge against Aarusaamy.[9][12] The supporting cast includes Prabhu as G. Viswanathan, Diya's father and a union minister who influences key events.[9][13] Soori appears as Sakthi, providing comic relief as a loyal sidekick to Ramasaamy.[9] John Vijay is cast as Devendra Pichai, a corrupt politician aligned with the antagonist's operations.[13] Additional supporting performers feature Imman Annachi as Sub-Inspector Thangavelu, alongside others such as O.A.K. Sunder as Mahendra Pichai and Ramesh Khanna as 'Punctuality' Paramasivam.[9] Vikram's portrayal of Aarusaamy draws on elements from his original role in the 2003 film Saamy, adapted for this sequel.[10]| Actor | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Vikram | DCP Aarusaamy / ACP Ramasaamy | Dual roles: veteran tough cop and father in flashbacks; his initially reluctant but later aggressive son and protagonist cop.[9] |
| Keerthy Suresh | Diya Viswanathan | Ramasaamy's love interest and supportive figure, daughter of union minister G. Viswanathan.[9] |
| Aishwarya Rajesh | Bhuvana | Aarusaamy's wife, serving as a maternal presence in the flashback narrative.[9] |
| Bobby Simha | Raavana Pichai | Primary antagonist, a ruthless gang leader motivated by familial vengeance.[12] |
| Prabhu | G. Viswanathan | Diya's father, a union minister with significant influence.[13] |
| Soori | Sakthi | Comic relief sidekick offering levity and loyalty to the lead cop.[9] |
| John Vijay | Devendra Pichai | Corrupt politician and ally to the main antagonist.[13] |
| Imman Annachi | SI Thangavelu | Supporting police officer in key scenes.[9] |
Production
Development
In August 2016, during the audio launch event for the film Iru Mugan, director Hari officially announced his next project as a sequel to his 2003 action thriller Saamy, reuniting him with lead actor Vikram after over a decade.[14][15] The film was initially titled Saamy 2, but in October 2017, the title was changed to Saamy Square (stylized as Saamy²), reflecting an escalation in the narrative's scale and intensity.[16] Hari penned the script, which advances the story 28 years after the events of the original film, centering on the son of the protagonist Aarusaamy as he pursues themes of legacy and revenge against lingering adversaries from his father's past. The narrative incorporates a dual role for Vikram as both the father and son, emphasizing generational continuity in the fight against crime.[17] Producer Shibu Thameens acquired the rights to the project through his banner Thameens Films, establishing an initial budget of approximately ₹60 crore to support the sequel's ambitious action-oriented scope.[12][18] In a key creative shift, Hari opted to replace the original film's composer Harris Jayaraj with Devi Sri Prasad, aiming for a revitalized musical approach distinct from the predecessor.[19][20] This decision was announced in May 2017, with Prasad delivering a soundtrack featuring energetic tracks to complement the heightened action. Early planning included detailed conceptualization of the film's action sequences to ensure high-impact choreography.[21][22] The project's timeline encountered delays primarily due to Vikram's commitments to other films, such as Iru Mugan, pushing principal photography to October 2017.[23]Casting
Vikram was confirmed for a dual role in Saamy Square early in the project's development in 2016, driven by the enduring success of the original 2003 film Saamy, with reports indicating extensive discussions between the actor and director Hari on capturing the father-son dynamic central to the narrative.[24] Keerthy Suresh was cast as the lead heroine Diya.[25] Aishwarya Rajesh was cast as Bhuvana.[26] Bobby Simha was cast as the antagonist Raavana Pichai. Rumors of Trisha Krishnan reprising her role from the original Saamy were debunked when she opted out in October 2017 due to creative differences with the script, paving the way for Aishwarya Rajesh's inclusion.[27] Supporting cast members like Soori were added to provide comedic balance amid the action-heavy plot, while Prabhu was brought in to portray an authority figure, with both joining the production after the initial leads were finalized.[28]Filming
Principal photography for Saamy Square commenced in early October 2017 in Chennai, with the production team planning extensive shoots across multiple locations in India.[29] The film was shot in various sites including New Delhi, Noida, Agra, Jaipur, Nainital, and Karaikudi, capturing urban chase sequences, historical backdrops, and rural settings essential to the thriller's narrative.[30][31][32] Cinematography was initially handled by Priyan, a frequent collaborator with director Hari, who focused on dynamic visuals for the action sequences with high-contrast lighting to enhance the film's intensity.[33] Following Priyan's sudden death from a heart attack in November 2017, A. Venkatesh took over, ensuring continuity in the visual style while completing the remaining schedules.[34][35] The principal shoot wrapped up by late June 2018, spanning approximately eight months, with the final song sequence filmed in Palani featuring Vikram in a peppy number choreographed around the temple areas.[36][37] Vikram, portraying dual roles as father and son, underwent rigorous physical preparation for the demanding action scenes, including high-octane chases and confrontations that required precise stunt coordination.[1] Production faced significant hurdles, notably an industry-wide strike in mid-2018 that halted shooting when only 14 days of work remained, delaying the wrap.[12] Additionally, the transition in cinematographers midway posed logistical challenges, but the team adapted swiftly to maintain the schedule. Other sequences, such as the urban-themed song "Pudhu Metro Rail," were captured on constructed sets in Chennai to simulate metropolitan environments.[38] Post-production commenced immediately after principal photography, with editor V. T. Vijayan emphasizing rapid cuts and seamless transitions to amplify the thriller's pacing and tension during action and dual-role reveals.[39] The process concluded in time for the film's September 2018 release, integrating visual effects for enhanced stunt realism without major overruns.[10]Music
Soundtrack
The soundtrack of Saamy Square consists of five original songs composed by Devi Sri Prasad, with lyrics penned predominantly by Viveka. The album was released on 23 July 2018 by Sony Music Entertainment India Pvt. Ltd., ahead of the film's theatrical debut. Devi Sri Prasad crafted the tracks to blend mass-appeal elements suitable for a commercial Tamil action entertainer, incorporating rhythmic beats and melodic hooks tailored to the film's high-energy narrative.[40] The songs were recorded at studios in Hyderabad, where Devi Sri Prasad, known for his work in Telugu and Tamil cinema, fused contemporary electronic rhythms with folk-inspired melodies to resonate with Tamil audiences. This approach aimed to deliver a mix of peppy, romantic, and mass numbers, reflecting the director Hari's vision for an engaging auditory experience.[41]| Track No. | Title | Singers | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adhiroobaney | M. M. Manasi | 4:32 | A lively peppy track serving as the film's introductory romantic number, featuring engaging orchestral interludes. |
| 2 | Molagapodiye | Sanjith Hegde, Rita | 4:23 | A melodic romantic duet highlighting playful chemistry between the leads. |
| 3 | Darnaka | Benny Dayal, Anthony Daasan | 4:15 | An upbeat mass action song with high-energy percussion, designed for action sequences. |
| 4 | Pudhu Metro Rail | Vikram, Keerthy Suresh | 4:18 | A fun, metro-themed celebratory track with catchy claps and duet vocals by the lead actors. |
| 5 | Amma Amma | Karthik | 4:25 | An emotional ballad evoking pathos, focusing on familial bonds. |
