Jul. 28, 2022|India|123 Min.|Not Rated
Genre: Action;Comedy;Romance;South;Indian
Description: “The Legend,” a 2022 Indian Tamil-language action film, was written and directed by J. D.–Jerry. It features Saravanan Arul in his acting debut, alongside Urvashi Rautela, Geethika Tiwary, and the late Vivek in his final film appearance. The movie also stars Suman and Nassar. The music was composed by Harris Jayaraj, with cinematography by R. Velraj and editing by Ruben. The story follows Dr. Saravanan, a renowned scientist dedicated to using his knowledge to benefit his community and nation.
Initially announced on March 3, 2022, with a first look and motion poster, the film was shot in various international locations as well as in Chennai, Pollachi, and the Himalayas. Originally set for release on July 1, 2022, it was postponed twice before finally hitting theaters on July 28, 2022. Despite its ambitious premise, the film received largely negative reviews from critics and audiences.
The plot centers on Dr. Saravanan, a world-renowned scientist specializing in antibiotics, who chooses to work from his village to help his people. Motivated by the death of a diabetic friend, he embarks on a mission to develop a cure for the disease. However, his groundbreaking research threatens the interests of the pharmaceutical mafia, which has already been impacted by his earlier work. Determined to stop him, the mafia’s operatives sabotage his research, leading to tragic personal consequences for Saravanan. The film explores the challenges he faces in pursuing his research and achieving his goals.
Produced by Saravana Productions, “The Legend” marked the directorial comeback of J. D.–Jerry and the acting debut of Saravanan Arul, who had previously appeared in ad films for his store. This project also represented the first production venture of the businessman-turned-actor.
Cast director: Joseph D. Sami
Cast actor: Arul Saravanan, Urvashi Rautela, Geethika Tiwary, Vivek, Nassar, Prabhu, Vijayakumar, Yogi Babu, Mayilsamy, Kaali Venkat
Original name: தி லெஜண்ட்