Samar (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2013, Samar is an action and thriller film directed by Thiru, running about 144 minutes.
What it’s about. Shakthi, a trekking guide, goes to Bangkok after he receives a patch-up invitation from his lover Roopa, who had broken up with him. En route, he strikes up a friendship Maya. When Roopa doesn’t arrive for the rendezvous, Shakthi decides to return to India but gets embroiled in a mystery where he is taken for a millionaire businessman. Pretty soon, even Shakthi starts doubting his own identity. Can he get out of this conundrum?
Who’s in it. Samar stars Vishal Krishna as Shakthi, Trisha Krishnan as Maya, Sunaina as Roopa and Jayaprakash as Joseph Kuriyan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Samar has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $8.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Samar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Samar 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 Samar (2013)?
- In US, Samar is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Samar worth watching?
- Samar holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Samar?
- Samar stars Vishal Krishna, Trisha Krishnan, Sunaina, Jayaprakash and Sampath Raj.
- When was Samar released?
- Samar was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.