Saivam (2014): Cast & Plot
Saivam is a 2014 family drama directed by A. L. Vijay, starring Nassar as Kathiresan, Raveena Ravi and Kausalya. It runs 2 hours.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- A. L. Vijay
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Red Giant Movies
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Saivam About?
The premise of Saivam without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Young Tamizhselvi is cherished by the Kathiresan family, and shares a special bond with her pet rooster, Paapa. However, her grandfather, Kathiresan, intends to sacrifice Paapa to their family’s deity, hoping to bring prosperity. When the beloved rooster mysteriously disappears, the family must navigate unexpected events and confront challenges that test their faith and relationships.
Saivam Cast & Characters
Nassar leads the cast as Kathiresan, with Raveena Ravi as Abhirami (Voice) and Kausalya as Visalakshi. Directed by A. L. Vijay; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director A. L. Vijay
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Nassar as Kathiresan - Raveena Ravi as Abhirami (Voice)
- Kausalya as Visalakshi
- George Mariyan as Raja
Also Starring in Saivam
· 17 more- Shanmugarajan AL. K. S. Swamigal
- Suresh Maiyappan
- Kalyani Natarajan Meenakshi
- Suchitra Usha
- Rajyalakshmi Dhanalakshmi
- Vidhya Pradeep Thenmozhi
- Sara Arjun Thamizhselvi
- Luthfudeen Baashaa Senthil
- Savithri Kamatchi
- Saivam Ravi Balamurugan
- Lakshmanan Ganesh Ganeshan
- Vittal Ramanathan
- Master Ray Paul Saravanan
- Twara Desai Abhirami
- Shakti Kumaran
- Master Rahil Singhi Karthik
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More from A. L. Vijay
More films directed by A. L. Vijay: Mission: Chapter 1, Boo, Thalaivii and Devi 2.
Saivam Plot Summary
What happens in Saivam from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Kathiresan Chettiyar’s sprawling family, three sons and a daughter and their respective households gather at the ancestral home for a vacation. The scene unfolds across a lively, crowded household where generations collide—old feuds, enduring loyalties, and daily routines all mingle under one roof, setting the stage for a quiet, shared crisis that tests their bonds.
Full summary
The whole story of Saivam, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Saivam?
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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Which veteran actor portrays the family patriarch Kathiresan Chettiyar?
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Saivam FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Saivam, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Saivam?
Saivam runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Saivam released?
Saivam was released on June 27, 2014.
Who directed Saivam?
Saivam was directed by A. L. Vijay.
More films by A. L. Vijay Who is in the cast of Saivam?
Saivam stars Nassar as Kathiresan, Raveena Ravi as Abhirami (Voice) and Kausalya as Visalakshi, among 21 credited actors.
Does Saivam have a post-credit scene?
No. Saivam has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Saivam in?
The original language of Saivam is Tamil.
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