Samurai (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2002, Samurai is an action film directed by Balaji Sakthivel, running about 160 minutes.
What it’s about. Samurai is directed by then debutante, Balaji Sakthivel and produced by S Dhanu under the Alayam Banner. The film starred Vikram, Anita, Jayaseel and Sriya Reddy in the lead roles.Vikram, a medico, leads a gang of four to abduct corrupt politicians and bureaucrats who use the loophole in law to enjoy their prison term in hospitals or guest houses.Anitha, a school girl and daughter of Nassar, a police officer on the trail of the mysterious gang, has a crush on Vikram. She is not aware of his real identity.
Who’s in it. Samurai stars Vikram as Thiyagarajan, Jaya Seal as Kavitha, Nassar as Sandana Pandian and Anupam Shyam as Inspector, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Samurai has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Samurai page.
If you liked it. Fans of Samurai tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Samurai (2002)?
- In US, Samurai is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Samurai worth watching?
- Samurai holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Samurai?
- Samurai stars Vikram, Jaya Seal, Nassar, Anupam Shyam and Piyush Mishra.
- When was Samurai released?
- Samurai was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 160 minutes.