The Legend
A scientist is spurred by the death of his friend to find a cure for diabetes, but can he take on the might of the pharma mafia and succeed in his mission?
Directed by Joseph D. Sami · Comedy · Romance · Action · 161 min · 2022
Director
Joseph D. Sami
Writer
J. D.–Jerry, Pattukottai Prabhakar (Dialogues)
Studio
Legend Saravana Stores Productions
Release
2022-07-28
Runtime
161 min
Genres
Comedy, Romance, Action
Full Plot
A renowned scientist returns to India to serve his village and teach dance, driven by a personal tragedy that sparked his quest for a diabetes cure. His research is threatened by the pharmaceutical industry, led by a vengeful CEO with a grudge against him. With the help of a colleague, he overcomes obstacles and eventually develops a groundbreaking formula, which leads to a breakthrough in treating the disease.
Cast & Characters
Dr. Saravanan
Arul Saravanan
Dr. Madhumitha "Madhu"
Urvashi Rautela
Thulasi alias Vaathu, Saravanan’s wife (credited as "Gitika")
Geethika Tiwary
Dr. Saravanan
Legend Saravanan
Saravanan's mother
Latha
Saravanan's grandmother
Kumari Sachu
Did You Know?
On day 4, of its release the film collected ₹6 crore.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Legend Saravana Stores Productions company announced a project with J.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
The film has been shot at various locations abroad, apart from Chennai, Pollachi, and the Himalayas.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
The Legend holds 2.6/10 on TMDb (8 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 5, 2026
AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (2.6/10 on TMDb (8 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Legend's IMDb rating?+
The Legend has a 4.9/10 rating on IMDb from 29,411 votes.
Is The Legend good? What are critics saying?+
The Legend holds 2.6/10 on TMDb (8 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is The Legend?+
The Legend has a runtime of 161 min.
Who directed The Legend?+
The Legend was directed by Joseph D. Sami.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The Legend received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, with most panning its poor writing, lead performances, and excessive use of stunts. Some reviewers praised the film's ambition but felt it failed to deliver on its promise, while others criticized its tone and musical score. The consensus is that the film's flaws outweighed any potential charm or entertainment value.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
