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Raam (2005): Cast & Plot

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Raam is a 2005 drama thriller directed by Ameer, starring Jiiva as Ramakrishnan, Saranya Ponvannan and Rahman. It runs 2 hours 40 minutes.

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Raam (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 40m (160 min)
Director
Ameer
Genres
Drama , Action , Thriller
Original language
Tamil
After the credits
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The story

What Is Raam About?

The premise of Raam without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Ram is falsely charged for killing his mother. His neigbours are also called for interrogation. Everyone’s effort leads to tracking down the real killer.

Raam Themes & Keywords

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  • police
  • friend
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Cast & crew

Raam Cast & Characters

Jiiva leads the cast as Ramakrishnan, with Saranya Ponvannan as Saradha and Rahman as Umar. Directed by Ameer; 9 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Ameer

More films directed by Ameer: Ameerin Aadhi Bhagavan, Paruthiveeran and Mounam Pesiyadhe.

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Plot

Raam Plot Summary

What happens in Raam from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the picturesque town of Kodaikanal, a haunting tale unfolds, centered around the intricate bond between a young man named Raam Jiiva and his mother Saradha Saranya Ponvannan. The narrative opens with a chilling scene — both Raam and his mother lie in a pool of blood. When the authorities discover Raam is alive, they arrest him on suspicions of murdering his mother, launching a tense investigation led by Police Inspector Umar Rahman.

Full summary

The whole story of Raam, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Raam?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the police officer leading the murder investigation?

Details

Raam Also Known As

Also known as “Ram”.

Also known as
  • Ram

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FAQ

Raam FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Raam, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Raam?

Raam runs 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).

When was Raam released?

Raam was released on March 4, 2005.

Who directed Raam?

Raam was directed by Ameer.

More films by Ameer

Who is in the cast of Raam?

Raam stars Jiiva as Ramakrishnan, Saranya Ponvannan as Saradha and Rahman as Umar, among 9 credited actors.

Does Raam have a post-credit scene?

No. Raam has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Raam in?

The original language of Raam is Tamil.

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