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Spyder (2017): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Spyder is a 2017 action thriller directed by A.R. Murugadoss, starring Mahesh Babu as Shiva, Rakul Preet Singh and Himaja. It runs 2 hours 25 minutes and earned $467,720 worldwide.

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Spyder (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 25m (145 min)
Director
A.R. Murugadoss
Genres
Action , Thriller
Original language
Tamil
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Spyder About?

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

A surveillance expert who wants to help people comes across a foe who is the very definition of evil. Can he stop the man before he destroys everything?

Spyder Themes & Keywords

· 28 tags
  • software
  • spy
  • criminality
  • psycho killer
  • fight
  • blast
  • collapse
  • hospital
  • television
  • roller coaster
  • night
  • accident
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  • shot with a gun
  • childhood
  • murder
  • bilingual
  • train
  • fire
  • rescue
  • threat
  • intelligence
  • village
  • brother
  • killed with a gun
  • ambulance
  • chase
  • telephone call
  • stabbing
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Cast & crew

Spyder Cast & Characters

Mahesh Babu leads the cast as Shiva, with Rakul Preet Singh as Shalini and Himaja as Renuka. Directed by A.R. Murugadoss; 16 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Spyder

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From the director

More from A.R. Murugadoss

More films directed by A.R. Murugadoss, best-rated first: Sikandar, Darbar, Darbar and Naam Hai Akira.

Full filmography
Plot

Spyder Plot Summary

What happens in Spyder from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Shiva, Mahesh Babu is an IB officer who develops a covert program to monitor people’s calls and messages with the aim of preventing harm and helping those in need. On the night of 16 March, Charlie, Rakul Preet Singh, speaks about a personal goal—she wants to push her exam score up to 98% to secure a US scholarship—and, along with a friend, decides to go on a blind date to help her stay focused on her studies. As the evening unfolds, Shiva tails her and the pair begin to fall for each other, yet the demands of his high-stakes job keep intruding on any budding romance.

Full summary

The whole story of Spyder, scene by scene

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Box office

Spyder Box Office

Spyder grossed $467,720 worldwide.

2017 box office

Worldwide gross

$467.7K

International
$467.7K
Videos

Spyder Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Spyder.

Official Trailer [Subtitled]
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Spyder?

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 Shiva's profession in the film?

Details

Spyder Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “谍网恢恢” and “Tội Ác Bẩm Sinh”.

Also known as
  • 谍网恢恢
  • Tội Ác Bẩm Sinh
  • 法網緝兇

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FAQ

Spyder FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Spyder?

Spyder runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).

When was Spyder released?

Spyder was released on September 26, 2017.

Who directed Spyder?

Spyder was directed by A.R. Murugadoss.

More films by A.R. Murugadoss

Who is in the cast of Spyder?

Spyder stars Mahesh Babu as Shiva, Rakul Preet Singh as Shalini and Himaja as Renuka, among 16 credited actors.

How much did Spyder make at the box office?

Spyder grossed $467,720 worldwide.

Does Spyder have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Spyder in?

The original language of Spyder is Tamil.

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