Haraa (film)

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Haraa
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Theatrical release poster
Directed byVijay Sri G
Written byVijay Sri G
Produced byKovai SP Mohanraj
Starring Mohan
Anumol
CinematographyMano Dinakarn
Prakath Munusamy
Edited byGuna
Music byRashaanth Arwin
Production
company
JM Productions Private Limited
Release date
  • 7 June 2024 (2024-06-07)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Haraa is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Vijay Sri G starring Mohan in lead role after a hiatus of 16 years. [1] The film also stars Anumol in an important role. It was released on 7 June 2024. [2] [3] [4]

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Plot

The film opens with Ram (Mohan), Nila (Anumol), and their daughter Nimisha (Swathi) living a happy life in Ooty. Ram is deeply devoted to Nimisha. Their life is ruined when Ram receives a news that Nimisha has committed suicide in Coimbatore. Determined to uncover the truth, Ram takes the identity called Dawood Ibrahim and investigates the reasons behind his daughter’s death with the help of some of Nimisha’s friends. Ram finds about major scams in medical field such as faulty medicines, pregnancy test kits etc. He also exposes a forced prostitution ring. He kidnaps all the network of thugs involved in these activities. Finally, it is revealed that Nimisha is not dead, and she has been planned to be sold by the prostitution network. Ram saves Nimisha and the family unites.

Cast

Production

Development

Director Vijay Sri G who had directed Dha Dha 87 and Powder convinced Mohan to play the lead role in his action film. Vijay Sri said that "Mohan received many offers from different directors but those offers didn’t excite him, but he liked the script of Haraa". [5] The teaser of the film was released on 15 April 2022. [6] The crew released the glimpse of the film on Mohan's birthday (10 May) and confirmed actor Charuhasan's presence in the film, marking his second collaboration with Vijay Sri G after Dha Dha 87. [7] The film is bankrolled by Coimbatore SP Mohan Raj.

Casting and filming

Principal photography began on 1 January 2022. [8] [9] [5] Khushbu Sundar and Yogi Babu were confirmed to be a part of the film while actors like Manobala and Rajendran also joined the cast. [10] The film wrapped up its second schedule on 24 April 2022 at Coimbatore. [10] Anumol replaced Khushbu after the latter was unable to film any scenes as the film went through production delays due to the director having an accident. Anumol filmed her portions as of 31 October 2023. [11] Filming wrapped in January 2024. [12] Dubbing works commenced in the same month. [13]

Music

The music is composed by Rashaanth Arwin, replacing the previously announced Leander Lee Marty. [14] The first single titled "Kaya Muya" was released on 7 October 2022. [15] The audio launch was held on 10 May 2024. [16] The second single "Magale" was released on 20 May. [17] The third single "Vaada Malli" was released on 31 May. [18] The fourth single "Aasai Devathai" was released on 3 June. [19]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Kaya Muya"Vijay Sri GV. M. Mahalingam, Shakthi Muralidaran4:40
2."Magale"Vijay Sri GSai Vignesh3:20
3."Vaada Malli"Vijay Sri GRashaanth Arwin, Shobika Murukesan 
4."Aasai Devathai" Irwin Victoria 
Total length:8:00

Release

Haraa was released theatrically on 7 June 2024. [20] [21]

Reception

Abhinav Subramanian of The Times of India rated the film one-and-a-half out of five stars, criticising the screenplay for lack of coherence, but appreciated Mohan's performance, saying he has "done whatever the character has demanded". [22] Narayani M of Cinema Express also rated the film one-and-a-half out of five and noted "The biggest setback for Haraa lies in its depiction of a few stock villains", but "what is appreciation-worthy is the way Ram handles the male villains who suffer from common medical issues". [23]

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