Lal Salaam Synopsis
In the peaceful village of Murarbad, two talented cricket players, Thiru (Hindu) and Shamsuddin (Muslim), are best friends despite their religious differences. However, local politicians, hungry for power, manipulate their friendly rivalry into a heated match, aiming to spark religious tension. When Thiru accidentally injures Shamsuddin, the village erupts in conflict. Thiru, ostracized by his community, must find a way to mend his mistake and restore harmony, while battling politicians who exploit divisions for their gain.
Lal Salaam Trailer
Lal Salaam IBomma Review
“Lal Salaam” is a movie about a village where cricket causes a big fight between two teams led by Guru and Shamshu. This feud affects their families and the whole village. Characters like Moideen Bhai and Kapil Dev play important roles too.
Vishnu Vishal plays Guru with intense emotions, while Vikranth as Shamshu brings authenticity. Jeevitha adds depth with her emotional performance. Even though Rajinikanth’s role is small, his presence is impactful. Other actors like Nirosha, Vignesh, and Livingston also contribute well.
Overall, “Lal Salaam” tells a gripping story of how cricket and ego affect relationships in a village.
Lal Salaam Cast & Crew
Cast
- Rajinikanth: Mohideen Bhai (extended cameo appearance)
- Vishnu Vishal: Thirunavukarasu (Thiru)
- Vikranth: Shamsuddin (Shamsu)
- Vignesh: Raj
- Livingston: Manickam, Thiru’s father
- Jeevitha: Rani, Thiru’s mother
- K. S. Ravikumar: Coach
- Thambi Ramaiah: Politician
- Mirnaa: Fathima, Shamsu’s mother
Crew
- Director: Aishwarya Dhanush
- Producer: Subaskaran Allirajah
- Music Director: Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Writer: Aishwarya Dhanush
- Cinematographer: Vishnu Sharma
- Editor: Rathnavelu
Lal Salaam Budget
This movie is a sports action film starring Rajinikanth, hit the big screen in February 2024 with a substantial budget of ₹80-90 crores. While estimates vary slightly, this translates to roughly US$10-11 million. However, the film faced an uphill battle at the box office, despite its high-profile cast and crew.
Lal Salaam Details
| Language | Tamil |
| Dubbed In | Telugu, Hindi |
| Release Date | 09 Feb, 2024 |
| Cast | Rajinikanth, Vishnu Vishal, Vikranth, Vignesh |
| Genres | Drama, Action |
| Director | Aishwarya Dhanush |
| Producer | Subaskaran Allirajah |
| Cinematographer | Vishnu Sharma |
| Writer | Aishwarya Dhanush |
| Music | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| Editor | Rathnavelu |
Lal Salaam IBomma Movie Songs
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | “Ther Thiruvizha” | Vivek | Shankar Mahadevan, A. R. Raihanah, Deepthi Suresh, Yogi Sekar | 7:44 |
| 2. | “Ae Pulla” | Kabilan | Sid Sriram | 4.41 |
| 3. | “Anbalane” | Yugabharathi | Deva | 6:44 |
| 4. | “Thimiri Yezhuda” | Snehan | Bamba Bakya, Shahul Hameed, Deepthi Suresh, Akshaya Shivkumar | 2:47 |
| 5. | “Jalali” | Mashook Rahman, A R Rahman | A.R. Rahman, Sarath Santosh | 3:55 |