# Asuran (2019)

> A fiercely emotional Tamil revenge drama follows a rural father and his family through caste violence, generational trauma, and the costly struggle to survive.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/403395

## Facts

- Runtime: 141 min
- Genres: Action, Drama
- Director: Vetrimaaran
- Cast: Dhanush, Manju Warrier, Ken Karunaas, Teejay, Pasupathy, Prakash Raj, Ammu Abhirami, Balaji Sakthivel
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9477520/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: raw, tense, mournful, intense movie night, Tamil cinema showcase

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of vengeance and survival set against the backdrop of rural India.

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