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{{Short description|Indian Tamil-language action film}}
{{Short description|Indian Tamil-language action film}}
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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name          = Haraa
| image          = Haraa film poster.jpg
| image          = Haraa film poster.jpg
| caption        = First look poster
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| director      = Vijay Sri G
| director      = Vijay Sri G
| writer        = Vijay Sri G
| writer        = Vijay Sri G
| producer      = Kovai SP Mohanraj<br />Jayasree Vijay
| producer      = Kovai SP Mohanraj
| starring      = [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]]<br />[[Khushbu]]<br />[[Yogi Babu]]<br />[[Charuhasan]]
| starring      = [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]]<br />[[Anumol]]
| cinematography = Mano Dinakaran<br />Prahath Muniyasami
| cinematography = Mano Dinakarn  <br />Prakath Munusamy
| editing        = Guna
| editing        = Guna
| music          = Rashaanth Arwin
| music          = Rashaanth Arwin
| studio        = G Media
| studio        = JM Productions Private Limited
| distributor    = Elma Pictures
| released      = {{Film date|df=yes|2024|6|7}}
| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = Tamil
| language      = Tamil
}}
}}


'''''Haraa''''' is an upcoming Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action film]] directed by Vijay Sri G starring [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] in lead role after a hiatus of 14 years.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Mohan to make a comeback with Vijay Sri directorial Hara |work=[[Cinema Express]] |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/jan/01/mohan-to-make-a-comeback-with-vijay-sri-directorial-hara-28756.html |url-status=live |access-date=23 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220523191648/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/jan/01/mohan-to-make-a-comeback-with-vijay-sri-directorial-hara-28756.html |archive-date=23 May 2022}}</ref> The film also stars [[Khushbu]] and [[Yogi Babu]] in important roles. Principal photography began on 1 January 2022.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Yesteryear Tamil actor Mohan to make a comeback with 'Haraa'! |work=[[Sify]] |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/yesteryear-tamil-actor-mohan-to-make-a-comeback-with-haraa-news-tamil-wbdeP0hiacjgd.html |url-status=dead |access-date=23 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103045928/https://www.sify.com/movies/yesteryear-tamil-actor-mohan-to-make-a-comeback-with-haraa-news-tamil-wbdeP0hiacjgd.html |archive-date=3 January 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Mohan to make a comeback with Vijay Sri directorial Hara |work=[[Cinema Express]] |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/jan/01/mohan-to-make-a-comeback-with-vijay-sri-directorial-hara-28756.html |url-status=live |access-date=23 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220523191648/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/jan/01/mohan-to-make-a-comeback-with-vijay-sri-directorial-hara-28756.html |archive-date=23 May 2022}}</ref><ref name="action">{{Cite news |title=Tamil Actor Mohan to Return to Big Screen With This Action Drama. Details Inside |work=[[News18]] |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/tamil-actor-mohan-to-return-to-big-screen-with-this-action-drama-details-inside-4899968.html |url-status=live |access-date=23 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220523191649/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/tamil-actor-mohan-to-return-to-big-screen-with-this-action-drama-details-inside-4899968.html |archive-date=23 May 2022}}</ref>
'''''Haraa''''' ({{Translation|The one who destroys evil}})<ref>{{Cite news |last=Suganth |first=M. |date=1 January 2022 |title=Mohan to make a comeback in an action avatar |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mohan-to-make-a-comeback-in-an-action-avatar/articleshow/88618881.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220101085502/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mohan-to-make-a-comeback-in-an-action-avatar/articleshow/88618881.cms |archive-date=1 January 2022 |access-date=8 October 2022 |work=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> is a 2024 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action thriller film]] directed by Vijay Sri G starring [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] in lead role after a hiatus of 16 years.<ref name="auto">{{Cite news |date=1 January 2022 |title=Mohan to make a comeback with Vijay Sri directorial Hara |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/jan/01/mohan-to-make-a-comeback-with-vijay-sri-directorial-hara-28756.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220523191648/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/jan/01/mohan-to-make-a-comeback-with-vijay-sri-directorial-hara-28756.html |archive-date=23 May 2022 |access-date=23 May 2022 |work=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> The film also stars [[Anumol]] in an important role. It was released on 7 June 2024, and received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 October 2024 |title=Accident at the shooting spot of Vijay Sri G-Hamsavirdhan's Maheswara |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Oct/04/accident-at-the-shooting-spot-of-vijay-sri-g-hamsavirdhans-maheswara |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20241116051101/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Oct/04/accident-at-the-shooting-spot-of-vijay-sri-g-hamsavirdhans-maheswara |archive-date=16 November 2024 |access-date=16 November 2024 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref>
 
== Plot ==
{{More plot|date=August 2024}}
Ram, Nila, and their daughter Nimisha live a happy life in [[Ooty]]. Ram is deeply devoted to Nimisha. Their life is ruined when Ram receives news that Nimisha has committed suicide in [[Coimbatore]]. Determined to uncover the truth, Ram takes on the identity of "Dawood Ibrahim" and investigates the reasons behind his daughter's death with the help of some of Nimisha's friends. Ram finds out about major scams in the medical field such as faulty medicines, pregnancy test kits etc. He also exposes a forced prostitution ring. He kidnaps all the network of thugs involved in these activities. Finally, it is revealed that Nimisha is not dead, and she has been planned to be sold by the prostitution network. Ram saves Nimisha and the family unites.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
*[[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] as Ram / Dawood Ibrahim<ref>{{Cite news |last=Suganth |first=M. |title=Mohan to make a comeback in an action avatar |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mohan-to-make-a-comeback-in-an-action-avatar/articleshow/88618881.cms |url-status=live |access-date=8 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220101085502/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mohan-to-make-a-comeback-in-an-action-avatar/articleshow/88618881.cms |archive-date=1 January 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Mohan's Haraa team wants TN CM Stalin to consider menstrual leave for women |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mohans-haraa-team-wants-tn-cm-to-consider-menstrual-leave-for-women/articleshow/91547398.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220710151937/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mohans-haraa-team-wants-tn-cm-to-consider-menstrual-leave-for-women/articleshow/91547398.cms |archive-date=10 July 2022 |access-date=8 October 2022 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
{{Cast listing|
*[[Khushbu]]
* [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] as Ram / Dawood Ibrahim
*[[Yogi Babu]]
* [[Anumol]] as Nila
*[[Charuhasan]]
* [[Yogi Babu]] as Lawyer
*[[Manobala]]
* [[Rajendran]]
*[[Rajendran]]
* [[Suresh Chandra Menon]] as Neeram
*[[Kaushik Ram]]
* [[Charuhasan]]
* Kaushik Ram as Vamsi
* Anithra Nair as Anitha
* [[Singampuli]]
* [[Aadhavan (anchor)|Aadhavan]]
* [[Deepa Shankar]] as Judge
* [[Manobala]] as Professor
* [[Pala. Karuppiah]] as Chief Minister
* [[Vanitha Vijayakumar]] as Minister
* [[Mime Gopi]]
* [[Sai Dheena]] as Police Inspector
* Swathi as Nimisha
* [[Scissor Manohar]]
* [[Chaams]] as Security
* Deepak Balachandran as Asst Commr of Police at Ooty
* Jayakumar as a suspended police inspector at Ooty
* Boys Rajan as Police Officer
* Vijay Sri G in a special role
}}


== Production ==
== Production ==
=== Development ===
=== Development ===
Director Vijay Sri G who had directed ''[[Dha Dha 87]]'' and ''Powder'' convinced Mohan to play the lead role in his action film. Vijay Sri said that "Mohan received many offers from different directors but those offers didn’t excite him, but he liked the script of ''Haraa''".<ref name="action" /> The teaser of the film was released on 15 April 2022<ref>{{Cite news |title=80s Superstar Mohan rocks in comeback movie 'Haraa' teaser |work=IndiaGlitz |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/haraa-movie-teaser-mohan-khusbhu-vijay-shri-g-tamil-news-312391 |url-status=live |access-date=23 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220523191648/https://www.indiaglitz.com/haraa-movie-teaser-mohan-khusbhu-vijay-shri-g-tamil-news-312391 |archive-date=23 May 2022}}</ref> and the film wrapped up its second schedule on 24 April 2022 at Coimbatore.<ref name="Mohan" /> The crew released the glimpse of the film on Mohan's birthday (10 May) and confirmed actor [[Charuhasan]]'s presence in the film.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Mohan's Haraa team releases a special glimpse |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mohans-haraa-team-releases-a-special-glimpse/articleshow/91463175.cms |url-status=live |access-date=23 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220523191649/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mohans-haraa-team-releases-a-special-glimpse/articleshow/91463175.cms |archive-date=23 May 2022}}</ref> The film is bankrolled by Coimbatore SP Mohan Raj and Jaya Sri Vijay.
Director Vijay Sri G who had directed ''[[Dha Dha 87]]'' and ''[[Powder (2022 film)|Powder]]'' convinced Mohan to play the lead role in his action film. Vijay Sri said that "Mohan received many offers from different directors but those offers didn't excite him, but he liked the script of ''Haraa''".<ref name="action">{{Cite news |date=23 March 2022 |title=Tamil Actor Mohan to Return to Big Screen With This Action Drama. Details Inside |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/tamil-actor-mohan-to-return-to-big-screen-with-this-action-drama-details-inside-4899968.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220523191649/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/tamil-actor-mohan-to-return-to-big-screen-with-this-action-drama-details-inside-4899968.html |archive-date=23 May 2022 |access-date=23 May 2022 |work=[[News18]] |language=en}}</ref> The crew released the glimpse of the film on Mohan's birthday (10 May) and confirmed actor [[Charuhasan]]'s presence in the film, marking his second collaboration with Vijay Sri G after ''Dha Dha 87''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=10 May 2022 |title=Mohan's Haraa team releases a special glimpse |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mohans-haraa-team-releases-a-special-glimpse/articleshow/91463175.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220523191649/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mohans-haraa-team-releases-a-special-glimpse/articleshow/91463175.cms |archive-date=23 May 2022 |access-date=23 May 2022 |work=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> The film marked Mohan's comeback to Tamil cinema after ''[[Sutta Pazham]]'' (2008).<ref>{{Cite news |date=3 January 2022 |title=Yesteryear Tamil actor Mohan to make a comeback with 'Haraa'! |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/yesteryear-tamil-actor-mohan-to-make-a-comeback-with-haraa-news-tamil-wbdeP0hiacjgd.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103045928/https://www.sify.com/movies/yesteryear-tamil-actor-mohan-to-make-a-comeback-with-haraa-news-tamil-wbdeP0hiacjgd.html |archive-date=3 January 2022 |access-date=23 May 2022 |work=[[Sify]] |language=en}}</ref>


=== Casting ===
=== Casting and filming ===
Actress and politician [[Khushbu]] and comedian actor [[Yogi Babu]] were confirmed to be a part of the film while actors like [[Manobala]] and [[Rajendran]] also joined the cast.<ref name="Mohan">{{Cite news |title=Mohan's Haraa second schedule shooting wrapped up |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mohans-haraa-second-schedule-shooting-wrapped-up/articleshow/91074940.cms |url-status=live |access-date=23 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220523191647/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mohans-haraa-second-schedule-shooting-wrapped-up/articleshow/91074940.cms |archive-date=23 May 2022}}</ref>
[[Principal photography]] began on 1 January 2022.<ref name="auto" /><ref name="action" /> [[Khushbu Sundar]] was confirmed to be the lead actress. The film's second schedule ended on 24 April 2022 at Coimbatore.<ref name="Mohan">{{Cite news |date=25 April 2022 |title=Mohan's Haraa second schedule shooting wrapped up |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mohans-haraa-second-schedule-shooting-wrapped-up/articleshow/91074940.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220523191647/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mohans-haraa-second-schedule-shooting-wrapped-up/articleshow/91074940.cms |archive-date=23 May 2022 |access-date=23 May 2022 |work=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> [[Anumol]] later replaced Khushbu after the latter was unable to film any scenes as the film went through production delays due to the director having an accident. Anumol filmed her portions as of 31 October 2023.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Balachandran |first=Logesh |date=31 October 2023 |title=Anumol replaces Khushbu as leading lady in Haraa |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/anumol-replaces-khushbu-as-leading-lady-in-haraa/articleshow/104843167.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231101193413/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/anumol-replaces-khushbu-as-leading-lady-in-haraa/articleshow/104843167.cms |archive-date=1 November 2023 |access-date=3 January 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> Filming [[Wrap (filmmaking)|wrapped]] in January 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 January 2024 |title=It's a wrap for Mohan's Haraa |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jan/04/its-a-wrap-for-mohans-haraa-50937.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240105055310/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/jan/04/its-a-wrap-for-mohans-haraa-50937.html |archive-date=5 January 2024 |access-date=27 April 2024 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> Dubbing works commenced the same month.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 January 2024 |title=Dubbing begins for Mohan's Haraa |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jan/16/dubbing-begins-for-mohans-haraa-51265.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240312142943/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jan/16/dubbing-begins-for-mohans-haraa-51265.html |archive-date=12 March 2024 |access-date=12 March 2024 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref>


== Music ==
== Music ==
The music is composed by Rashaanth Arwin, replacing the previously announced Leander Lee Marty.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rashaanth Arwin to compose music for Mohan's Haraa |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/jun/03/rashaanth-arwin-to-compose-music-for-mohans-haraa-44220.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230607095001/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/jun/03/rashaanth-arwin-to-compose-music-for-mohans-haraa-44220.html |archive-date=7 June 2023 |access-date=7 June 2023 |website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref> The first single titled "Kaya Muya" was released on 7 October 2022.<ref name="Kaya Muya">{{Cite tweet |number=1578316711362973698 |user=SonyMusicSouth |title=Sony Music South on Twitter: #KayaMuya 🔥 from #Mohan's #Haraa releasing today at 6️⃣PM! |author=Sony Music South |author-link=Sony Music India |access-date=7 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211120134853/https://twitter.com/ana72695769/status/1578316711362973698 |archive-date=7 October 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>
The music is composed by Rashaanth Arwin, replacing the previously announced Leander Lee Marty.<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 June 2023 |title=Rashaanth Arwin to compose music for Mohan's Haraa |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/jun/03/rashaanth-arwin-to-compose-music-for-mohans-haraa-44220.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230607095001/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/jun/03/rashaanth-arwin-to-compose-music-for-mohans-haraa-44220.html |archive-date=7 June 2023 |access-date=7 June 2023 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> The first single titled "Kaya Muya" was released on 7 October 2022.<ref name="Kaya Muya">{{Cite tweet |number=1578316711362973698 |user=SonyMusicSouth |title=#KayaMuya 🔥 from #Mohan's #Haraa releasing today at 6️⃣PM! |author=Sony Music South India |author-link=Sony Music India |date=7 October 2022 |access-date=7 October 2022 |language=en |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/QaMEB |archive-date=1 April 2026 |url-status=live}}</ref> The audio launch was held on 10 May 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 May 2024 |title=Actor Mohan-starrer 'Haraa' audio launched in style |url=https://industryhit.com/t/actor-mohan-starrer-haraa-audio-launched-in-style-2/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512120641/https://industryhit.com/t/actor-mohan-starrer-haraa-audio-launched-in-style-2/ |archive-date=12 May 2024 |access-date=12 May 2024 |website=IndustryHit.Com |language=en}}</ref> The second single "Magale" was released on 20 May.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 May 2024 |title='Magale' song from Mohan's Haraa out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/May/21/magale-song-from-mohans-haraa-out |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240524053457/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/May/21/magale-song-from-mohans-haraa-out |archive-date=24 May 2024 |access-date=24 May 2024 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> The third single "Vaada Malli" was released on 31 May.<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2024 |title=Vaada Malli song from Mohan starrer Haraa out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/May/31/vaada-malli-song-from-mohan-starrer-haraa-out |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240531180346/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/May/31/vaada-malli-song-from-mohan-starrer-haraa-out |archive-date=31 May 2024 |access-date=2 June 2024 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> The fourth single "Aasai Devathai" was released on 3 June.<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 June 2024 |title=Aasai Devathai song from Mohan's Haraa is out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jun/03/aasai-devathai-song-from-mohans-haraa-is-out |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240603220228/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jun/03/aasai-devathai-song-from-mohans-haraa-is-out |archive-date=3 June 2024 |access-date=5 June 2024 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref>


{{Track listing
{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| headline     = Track listing
| total_length = 4:40
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1       = Kaya Muya
| title1 = Kaya Muya
| length1       = 4:40
| length1 = 4:40
| extra1       = V. M. Mahalingam, Shakthi Muralidaran
| extra1 = V. M. Mahalingam, Shakthi Muralidaran
| title2        = Magale
| lyrics1 = Vijay Sri G
| length2      = 3:20
| lyrics2      = Vijay Sri G
| extra2        = Sai Vignesh
| title3        = Vaada Malli
| lyrics3      = Vijay Sri G
| extra3        = Rashaanth Arwin, Shobika Murukesan
| title4        = Aasai Devathai
| extra4        = Irwin Victoria
| lyrics1       = Vijay Sri G
| total_length  = 8:00 <!-- Automatically generated with User:JPxG/TrackSum.js -->
}}
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== Release and reception ==
''Haraa'' was released theatrically on 7 June 2024,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=10 May 2024 |title=Actor Mohan's Haraa gets a release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/May/10/actor-mohans-haraa-gets-a-release-date |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240511025908/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/May/10/actor-mohans-haraa-gets-a-release-date |archive-date=11 May 2024 |access-date=11 May 2024 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> by Elma Pictures.<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 May 2024 |title=Actor Mohan's Comeback Film Haraa To Hit Screens On June 7 |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/actor-mohans-comeback-film-haraa-to-hit-screens-on-june-7-article-110040204 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240513115304/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/actor-mohans-comeback-film-haraa-to-hit-screens-on-june-7-article-110040204 |archive-date=13 May 2024 |access-date=12 May 2024 |website=[[Times Now]] |language=en}}</ref> Abhinav Subramanian of ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the film one-and-a-half out of five stars, criticising the screenplay for lack of coherence, but appreciated Mohan's performance, saying he has "done whatever the character has demanded".<ref name="TOI">{{Cite news |last=Subramanian |first=Abhinav |date=7 June 2024 |title=Haraa Movie Review : Mohan's acting can't salvage a weak story |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/haraa/movie-review/110799529.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240607130046/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/haraa/movie-review/110799529.cms |archive-date=7 June 2024 |access-date=7 June 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> Narayani M of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' also rated the film one-and-a-half out of five and noted "The biggest setback for ''Haraa'' lies in its depiction of a few stock villains", but "what is appreciation-worthy is the way Ram handles the male villains who suffer from common medical issues".<ref>{{Cite web |last=M |first=Narayani |date=7 June 2024 |title=Haraa Movie Review: A bland thriller bogged down by a convoluted screenplay |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2024/Jun/07/haraa-movie-review-a-bland-thriller-bogged-down-by-a-convoluted-screenplay |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240608050043/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2024/Jun/07/haraa-movie-review-a-bland-thriller-bogged-down-by-a-convoluted-screenplay |archive-date=8 June 2024 |access-date=7 June 2024 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> Manigandan KR of ''[[Times Now]]'' wrote, "The film tries hard to come across as an intelligent, investigative thriller but only succeeds in showcasing itself as a long-drawn, uninspiring drama that takes its own sweet time to come to an end".<ref>{{Cite web |last=KR |first=Manigandan |date=7 June 2024 |title=Haraa Review: A Taxing Affair! |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/tamil/haraa-reviewa-taxing-affair-review-110798757 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240917003216/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/tamil/haraa-reviewa-taxing-affair-review-110798757 |archive-date=17 September 2024 |access-date=11 January 2025 |website=[[Times Now]] |language=en}}</ref>


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Haraa
Theatrical release poster
Directed byVijay Sri G
Produced byKovai SP Mohanraj
Written byVijay Sri G
StarringMohan
Anumol
Music byRashaanth Arwin
CinematographyMano Dinakarn
Prakath Munusamy
Edited byGuna
Production
company
JM Productions Private Limited
Distributed byElma Pictures
Release date
  • 7 June 2024 (2024-06-07)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Haraa (transl. The one who destroys evil)[1] is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Vijay Sri G starring Mohan in lead role after a hiatus of 16 years.[2] The film also stars Anumol in an important role. It was released on 7 June 2024, and received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics.[3]

Plot[edit | edit source]

Ram, Nila, and their daughter Nimisha live a happy life in Ooty. Ram is deeply devoted to Nimisha. Their life is ruined when Ram receives news that Nimisha has committed suicide in Coimbatore. Determined to uncover the truth, Ram takes on the identity of "Dawood Ibrahim" and investigates the reasons behind his daughter's death with the help of some of Nimisha's friends. Ram finds out about major scams in the medical field such as faulty medicines, pregnancy test kits etc. He also exposes a forced prostitution ring. He kidnaps all the network of thugs involved in these activities. Finally, it is revealed that Nimisha is not dead, and she has been planned to be sold by the prostitution network. Ram saves Nimisha and the family unites.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

Development[edit | edit source]

Director Vijay Sri G who had directed Dha Dha 87 and Powder convinced Mohan to play the lead role in his action film. Vijay Sri said that "Mohan received many offers from different directors but those offers didn't excite him, but he liked the script of Haraa".[4] The crew released the glimpse of the film on Mohan's birthday (10 May) and confirmed actor Charuhasan's presence in the film, marking his second collaboration with Vijay Sri G after Dha Dha 87.[5] The film marked Mohan's comeback to Tamil cinema after Sutta Pazham (2008).[6]

Casting and filming[edit | edit source]

Principal photography began on 1 January 2022.[2][4] Khushbu Sundar was confirmed to be the lead actress. The film's second schedule ended on 24 April 2022 at Coimbatore.[7] Anumol later replaced Khushbu after the latter was unable to film any scenes as the film went through production delays due to the director having an accident. Anumol filmed her portions as of 31 October 2023.[8] Filming wrapped in January 2024.[9] Dubbing works commenced the same month.[10]

Music[edit | edit source]

The music is composed by Rashaanth Arwin, replacing the previously announced Leander Lee Marty.[11] The first single titled "Kaya Muya" was released on 7 October 2022.[12] The audio launch was held on 10 May 2024.[13] The second single "Magale" was released on 20 May.[14] The third single "Vaada Malli" was released on 31 May.[15] The fourth single "Aasai Devathai" was released on 3 June.[16]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Kaya Muya"Vijay Sri GV. M. Mahalingam, Shakthi Muralidaran4:40
2."Magale"Vijay Sri GSai Vignesh3:20
3."Vaada Malli"Vijay Sri GRashaanth Arwin, Shobika Murukesan 
4."Aasai Devathai" Irwin Victoria 
Total length:8:00

Release and reception[edit | edit source]

Haraa was released theatrically on 7 June 2024,[17] by Elma Pictures.[18] Abhinav Subramanian of The Times of India rated the film one-and-a-half out of five stars, criticising the screenplay for lack of coherence, but appreciated Mohan's performance, saying he has "done whatever the character has demanded".[19] Narayani M of Cinema Express also rated the film one-and-a-half out of five and noted "The biggest setback for Haraa lies in its depiction of a few stock villains", but "what is appreciation-worthy is the way Ram handles the male villains who suffer from common medical issues".[20] Manigandan KR of Times Now wrote, "The film tries hard to come across as an intelligent, investigative thriller but only succeeds in showcasing itself as a long-drawn, uninspiring drama that takes its own sweet time to come to an end".[21]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Suganth, M. (1 January 2022). "Mohan to make a comeback in an action avatar". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 1 January 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Mohan to make a comeback with Vijay Sri directorial Hara". Cinema Express. 1 January 2022. Archived from the original on 23 May 2022. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  3. ↑ "Accident at the shooting spot of Vijay Sri G-Hamsavirdhan's Maheswara". Cinema Express. 4 October 2024. Archived from the original on 16 November 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Tamil Actor Mohan to Return to Big Screen With This Action Drama. Details Inside". News18. 23 March 2022. Archived from the original on 23 May 2022. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  5. ↑ "Mohan's Haraa team releases a special glimpse". The Times of India. 10 May 2022. Archived from the original on 23 May 2022. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  6. ↑ "Yesteryear Tamil actor Mohan to make a comeback with 'Haraa'!". Sify. 3 January 2022. Archived from the original on 3 January 2022. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  7. ↑ "Mohan's Haraa second schedule shooting wrapped up". The Times of India. 25 April 2022. Archived from the original on 23 May 2022. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  8. ↑ Balachandran, Logesh (31 October 2023). "Anumol replaces Khushbu as leading lady in Haraa". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 1 November 2023. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  9. ↑ "It's a wrap for Mohan's Haraa". Cinema Express. 4 January 2024. Archived from the original on 5 January 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  10. ↑ "Dubbing begins for Mohan's Haraa". Cinema Express. 16 January 2024. Archived from the original on 12 March 2024. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  11. ↑ "Rashaanth Arwin to compose music for Mohan's Haraa". Cinema Express. 3 June 2023. Archived from the original on 7 June 2023. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  12. ↑ Sony Music South India [@SonyMusicSouth] (7 October 2022). "#KayaMuya 🔥 from #Mohan's #Haraa releasing today at 6️⃣PM!" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 1 April 2026. Retrieved 7 October 2022 – via Twitter.
  13. ↑ "Actor Mohan-starrer 'Haraa' audio launched in style". IndustryHit.Com. 11 May 2024. Archived from the original on 12 May 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  14. ↑ "'Magale' song from Mohan's Haraa out". Cinema Express. 21 May 2024. Archived from the original on 24 May 2024. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  15. ↑ "Vaada Malli song from Mohan starrer Haraa out". Cinema Express. 31 May 2024. Archived from the original on 31 May 2024. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
  16. ↑ "Aasai Devathai song from Mohan's Haraa is out". Cinema Express. 3 June 2024. Archived from the original on 3 June 2024. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
  17. ↑ "Actor Mohan's Haraa gets a release date". Cinema Express. 10 May 2024. Archived from the original on 11 May 2024. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  18. ↑ "Actor Mohan's Comeback Film Haraa To Hit Screens On June 7". Times Now. 11 May 2024. Archived from the original on 13 May 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  19. ↑ Subramanian, Abhinav (7 June 2024). "Haraa Movie Review : Mohan's acting can't salvage a weak story". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 7 June 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
  20. ↑ M, Narayani (7 June 2024). "Haraa Movie Review: A bland thriller bogged down by a convoluted screenplay". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 8 June 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
  21. ↑ KR, Manigandan (7 June 2024). "Haraa Review: A Taxing Affair!". Times Now. Archived from the original on 17 September 2024. Retrieved 11 January 2025.

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