Singam
Honest police officer Durai Singam locks horns with big-time extortionist Mayil Vaaganam.
Directed by Hari · Action · Crime · Drama · 160 min · 2010
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Director
Hari
Writer
Hari
Studio
Reliance BIG Pictures / Studio Green
Release
28 May 2010
Runtime
160 min
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
Full Plot
Sub-Inspector Duraisingam "Singam" lives in a small village in southern Tamil Nadu, where he uses non-violent methods to resolve problems and earn the respect of his community. When an industrialist's daughter arrives in the village, Singam is initially taken aback by her advances but eventually falls for her charms. However, their budding romance is complicated when a notorious thug threatens to expose a local resident's dark secret unless he signs a conditional bail.
Cast & Characters
Kavya Mahalingam, Singam's love interest
Anushka Shetty
Kalyani Soundarapandi, Singam's mother
Sumithra
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $2.2M, Singam has grossed $9.7M worldwide — about 4.4x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Singam is part of TMDb's "Singam Collection."
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Hari has directed 17 films in our catalog, including Thamizh, Poojai.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Did You Know that Singam marked Suriya's 25th film as the lead actor?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Did You Know that Singam is Suriya's third collaboration with director Hari?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Did You Know that Suriya sported a handlebar moustache for his role in Singam?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Did You Know that Singam was released worldwide on May 28, 2010?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Singam holds 6.9/10 on IMDb (8,060 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (6.9/10 on IMDb (8,060 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Singam's IMDb rating?+
Singam has a 6.9/10 rating on IMDb from 8,060 votes.
Is Singam good? What are critics saying?+
Singam holds 6.9/10 on IMDb (8,060 votes).
How long is Singam?+
Singam has a runtime of 160 min.
Who directed Singam?+
Singam was directed by Hari.
Where can I watch Singam?+
Singam is available to stream, rent, or buy on Sun Nxt, Amazon Video.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "Singam" received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its commercial appeal and others finding it predictable. While some reviewers appreciated the film's entertainment value, others noted its formulaic nature. Overall, opinions were divided between those who enjoyed the movie's mass-market appeal and those who found it lacking in originality.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
