Lal Salaam (2024) is a Tamil sports-action drama directed by Aishwarya Rajinikanth, with music by A.R. Rahman. Set in the fictional village of Murrabad, where Hindus and Muslims have coexisted peacefully, the story revolves around two young cricketers—Thirunavukarasu (“Thiru”) and Shamsuddin—whose rivalry during a village cricket match sparks tension between the communities. Thiru, a jobless yet good-hearted young man, falls in love with Dhanalakshmi, and his life becomes entangled with communal politics when an injury during the match is used by local politicians to provoke division. Rajinikanth plays Moideen Bhai, a moral elder figure who strives to restore peace and harmony amid the escalating conflict. The film aims to explore how easily peace can be disrupted by ego and manipulation, and how sport, unity, and empathy can act as forces for reconciliation—though many critics point out that despite its noble message, the execution is marred by melodrama, pacing issues, and heavy-handed dialogue.
- IMDB Rating - 4.5/10
- Director - Aishwarya Rajinikanth
- Writer - Aishwarya Rajinikanth
- Stars - Rajinikanth, Vishnu Vishal, Ananthika Sanilkumar
