Samar
Shakthi, a trekking guide, goes to Bangkok after he receives a patch-up invitation from his lover Roopa, who had broken up with him. En route, he strikes up a friendship Maya. When Roopa doesn’t arrive for the rendezvous, Shakthi decides to return to India but gets embroiled in a mystery where he is taken for a millionaire businessman. Pretty soon, even Shakthi starts doubting his own identity. Can he get out of this conundrum?
Where to watch Samar in United States
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Where is Samar streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| India | Hungama Play, VI movies and tv, Zee5 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Zee5 | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
About Samar
Samar is a 2013 Tamil-language action and thriller film directed by Thiru. The cast is led by Vishal Krishna, Trisha Krishnan, Sunaina. It has a runtime of 2h 24m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Samar was produced by Jaya Balaji Real Media and made in India. It was released on January 13, 2013, and carries a UA certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $8 million worldwide.
- Director
- Thiru
- Writers
- Thiru
- Release date
- January 13, 2013
- Original language
- Tamil
- Age rating
- UA
- Status
- Released
- Country
- India
- Budget
- $4 million
- Box office
- $8 million
- Production
- Jaya Balaji Real Media
Samar cast & crew
Samar was directed by Thiru and written by Thiru.
The cast features Vishal Krishna as Shakthi, Trisha Krishnan as Maya, Sunaina as Roopa, Jayaprakash as Joseph Kuriyan, Sampath Raj as Muthumaran, and Manoj Bajpayee as Rajesh Arunachalam.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematography is by Richard M. Nathan, and it was produced by T. Ramesh and Jaya Balaji.
Is Samar worth watching?
At 2h 24m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action and thriller, Samar is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Samar
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Cast of Samar
Vishal Krishna
Shakthi
Trisha Krishnan
Maya
Sunaina
Roopa
Jayaprakash
Joseph Kuriyan
Sampath Raj
Muthumaran
Manoj Bajpayee
Rajesh Arunachalam
J. D. Chakravarthi
John Frederick
Rajendran
Narayan Lucky
Rohit
John Vijay
Manohar
Sriman
Jayakumar
N. Azhagamperumal
Sakthi's Father
Samar — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Samar in United States?
Samar is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is Samar on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Samar is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Samar in?
Samar is originally in Tamil. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Samar?
Samar runs 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).
▸What is Samar rated?
Samar is rated UA. It holds a 5.0/10 audience score from 15 ratings.
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