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Saba Nayagan

  • 2023
  • 2h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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Saba Nayagan (2023)
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Sub-Inspector Vishnu and his constables arrest Saba for being drunk and creating public nuisance. They release another man, who is heartbroken. Saba tries to regain his composure by sharing ... Read allSub-Inspector Vishnu and his constables arrest Saba for being drunk and creating public nuisance. They release another man, who is heartbroken. Saba tries to regain his composure by sharing his heartbreak stories.Sub-Inspector Vishnu and his constables arrest Saba for being drunk and creating public nuisance. They release another man, who is heartbroken. Saba tries to regain his composure by sharing his heartbreak stories.

  • Director
    • C.S. Karthikeyan
  • Writer
    • C.S. Karthikeyan
  • Stars
    • Ashok Selvan
    • Karthika Muraleedharan
    • Jay Adithya
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    • Director
      • C.S. Karthikeyan
    • Writer
      • C.S. Karthikeyan
    • Stars
      • Ashok Selvan
      • Karthika Muraleedharan
      • Jay Adithya
    • 11User reviews
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    Ashok Selvan
    Ashok Selvan
    • S.b. Aravind Alias Saba
    Karthika Muraleedharan
    Karthika Muraleedharan
    • Esha
    Jay Adithya
    • Nandhu (Riya's Brother )
    Megha Akash
    Megha Akash
    • Megha
    Chandini Chowdary
    • Riya
    Maurish Dass
    • Friend
    Akshaya Hariharan
    Sriram Krish
    • Prakash
    Arun Kumar
    • S.s. Karthik
    P. Praveen Kumar
    • Friend
    Mayilsamy
    Mayilsamy
    • M. Saseendran
    Balaji Murugadoss
    Balaji Murugadoss
    • Senior Ashwin
    Udumalai Ravi
    • K. Balaji
    Viviya Santh
    Viviya Santh
    • Dhivya
    Sherlin Seth
    • Gayathri
    Jaiseelan Sivaram
    • Dinesh
    Michael Thangadurai
    • Vishnu Balaji
    Tulasi
    • Director
      • C.S. Karthikeyan
    • Writer
      • C.S. Karthikeyan
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    10maheshannamaloai

    A perfect rom-com

    The director of this movie cs kartikeyan cleverly uses several callbacks from classic films and manages to perfectly hit the nostalgia felling which all men would be able to feel. This movie is a perfect blend of romance, comedy and emotions. The crew does an Expectional job, especially the lead, Ashok Selvan as saba he is nearly in every other frame of the film but never makes you fell saturated and he is great in romantic portions. The female leads also do their job exceptionally well but kartika muralidaranhan is a standout among all the girls viviya(not sure about the spelling) as saba s sister is perfect,and the girl who played riya is has done the job but doesn't match the charm of ashok selvan she clearly is a mismatch in the song where the dance together. Megha akash also doesnt fail to impress us with her brief presence on screen. Jaiselan and arun fill the void for comic and are natural on the screen. This is films is so underrated. This film is for all men, clearly and cleverly depicts the struggles of a boy in getting his girl. This movie surely deserves tour time and attention.
    10ganeshkyaba

    A nice feed good movie

    Saba nayagan is a very nice feel good movie that you can enjoy with your family and friends. Crisp screenplay, lively characters, excellent organic comedy and a very interesting twist in the end for a love story. Excellent production value, nice music and uniformly well acted. Ashok Selvan is moving from strength to strength with his choice of movies. All 3 female leads have registered strong performances. The comedy works big time. First time director C. S. Karthikeyan has done a neat job and looks like one director we can watch for in the future. Must watch if you love Rom com. Definitely one of the top 10 movies of 2023.
    10kuttyputty

    Ashok Selvan did at last!

    It is evident that the protagonist is an underrated actor. Thegidi movie put him with greatest expectation and more than the multiversatile actor his catch towards romance and comedy would be a wild card weapon.

    I remember one of his full time comedy movie savalae samali during early days of his career, which did not make an impact but after all these years with few ups and downs he is courage enough to do one more of kind of the same genre BUT to my suprise the theme is fully engaging and refreshing .

    I didn't have much hope when I start this movie but other than screenplay his matured mannerism tooks me into it. One can say loops and logics within the flim but at current era when all genre and trend are explored in Tamil cinema, the director and entire team put their efforts to take this movie on a good enjoyable full time one story with adaptable screenplay movie...

    For each ocassion the protagonist played a adaptable role and it looked like another chartecter played the role. The involvement of multiple female artists and mix of role and flexible screenplay along with the continued monologues and dialogues paved way for much entertaining session

    Ps Ashok Selvan - hats off!

    You did showed courage to pick an expired and predictable theme and Excel it to be a perfect entertainer

    Watched a romance comedy full time movie after a long time - will watch again someday :)
    4wonderwellwisher

    A Bland Rom-Com That Fails to Entertain

    Rom-coms in any language are a light watch, and thus, this seemed like a good choice, especially since Ashok Selvan mostly delivers good movies. But boy, I didn't know I was about to be proven wrong.

    Saba narrates his love life from his school days to the present to appease the police officers after being arrested for causing a nuisance in a public place.

    The story takes you through various stages of Saba's love life-how he fell in and out of love each time. But despite multiple love angles, none are interesting or unique enough to stick with you. If an emotional route wasn't the goal, the film could have at least been funny, but it fails there too. The entire movie meanders toward nothing, and the suspense factor introduced at the end makes no sense, leaving you even more disappointed.

    The saving grace is Ashok Selvan, who delivers a solid performance and keeps your interest, but even he can't salvage a shallow script like this. A series of good-looking actresses have been cast, and while they are all decent, none leave a lasting impression.

    The jokes land in places but, overall, feel bland. The songs are hummable yet forgettable-nothing that would make it to your playlist. The cinematography is a plus, keeping the movie light and breezy to watch.

    You're definitely not recommended to watch this one, even if you're an Ashok Selvan fan. Save your time and energy by skipping it.

    #PranuReviews #SabaNayagan #SabaNayaganReview.
    7Vetrrich_Chelvan

    [7/10] Here is what I think about 'Sabanayakan': A complete list of where the film scores and where the film fails.

    (+2) Ashok Selvan is an excellent actor and has also become a skilled dancer. He is truly captivating on screen, and his dialogue delivery and expressions add depth to his character, 'Saba'.

    (-1) Unfortunately, Karthika's acting is subpar. Although her character has limited scope, she fails to make an impression.

    (+2) The dance choreography in this movie is both unique and creative. It'll leave you amazed and impressed. Kudos to the masters Raju Sundaram, Leela, and Brinda.

    (-1) The songs in the movie were not up to the mark. The lyrics were outdated and failed to blend well with the overall theme of the film. They were forgettable.

    (+3) The movie's concept is brilliant - the lead character is arrested and begins narrating his love stories to the police. The credit goes to C. S. Karthikeyan.

    (+2) The screenplay is refreshingly different from the usual romantic movies that idealize fairy tales. It's commendable that it remains grounded in reality, with the lead character falling in love multiple times and not sticking up to one girl.

    (-2) However, the ending is clichéd, and the director could have avoided it altogether. It's unrealistic and doesn't fit with the rest of the movie, which tries to be as realistic as possible. The climax seems like a fantasy and was included just to wrap up the story.

    (-1) The movie feels a bit too long after a while. It's exhausting to see the lead character's heart being broken multiple times, and the viewer starts wishing for the movie to end.

    (+4) The movie's humor is its strong point. It's been a while since I watched a movie that made me laugh so much. The comedy isn't overdone, with the tone of the dialogues and the background music being perfectly balanced. The jokes are on point and relatable.

    (-1) Some dialogues in the movie are derogatory towards women, with the word 'figure' being used to objectify them. For example, the dialogue 'Our boys do not leave out a single 'figure,' they 'correct' them all' is disgusting and should have been avoided. Credit goes to C. S. Karthikeyan.

    Overall, Sabanayakan is an enjoyable, lighthearted comedy that's perfect for a weekend watch. Although there are some negative aspects to the movie, the positive ones outweigh them. You can watch it with your friends, family, and loved ones without any worries. It won't disappoint you.

    Vetrrich Chelvan HOTSTAR17022024.

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    • Release date
      • December 22, 2023 (India)
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