''Haraa'' is a 2024 Indian

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-language action thriller film directed by Vijay Sri G starring Mohan in lead role after a hiatus of 16 years. The film also stars Anumol in an important role. It was released on 7 June 2024.

Plot

The film opens with Ram, Nila and their daughter Nimisha living a happy life in Ooty. Ram is deeply devoted to Nimisha. Their life is ruined when Ram receives news that Nimisha has committed suicide in Coimbatore. Determined to uncover the truth, Ram adopts the alias Dawood Ibrahim and investigates the reasons behind his daughter’s death. His investigation exposes major scams, including a medical mafia and a forced prostitution ring, implicating powerful figures in the government and police. Now, Ram seeks retribution.

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''". The teaser of the film was released on 15 April 2022. The crew released the glimpse of the film on Mohan's birthday (10 May) and confirmed actor

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's presence in the film, marking his second collaboration with Vijay Sri G after ''Dha Dha 87''. The film is bankrolled by Coimbatore SP Mohan Raj.

Casting and filming

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began on 1 January 2022. Khushbu Sundar and

Yogi Babu Yogi Babu (born 22 July 1985) is an Indian actor and comedian, who appears in Tamil films. A three time Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award winner, he performed in '' Aandavan Kattalai'' (2016), ''Kolamavu Kokila'' (2018) and ''Pariyerum Perumal'' (20 ...

were confirmed to be a part of the film while actors like

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and

Rajendran A. Rajendran,(born 1 June 1957) credited as Motta Rajendran or ''Naan Kadavul'' Rajendran, is an Indian stunt double and actor working mainly in Tamil cinema. He debuted in 2003 with the Tamil film '' Pithamagan'' and has worked as a stunt doub ...

also joined the cast. The film wrapped up its second schedule on 24 April 2022 at Coimbatore. 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. Filming wrapped in January 2024. Dubbing works commenced in the same month.

Music

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

Release

''Haraa'' was released theatrically on 7 June 2024.

Reception

Abhinav Subramanian of ''

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'' 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". 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".

References

External links

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