Singapore Saloon

Singapore Saloon

Kathir, a professional barber, feels suicidal inside his saloon. He drops some sleeping pills into his alcoholic drink. He then recalls his past. Past: Kathir and Basheer are best friends in Tenkasi. The village had a barber, Chacha, who owned a saloon, Singapore Saloon. At a young age, Kathir was angry at him after he made his head bald and circumcised Basheer. After a while, Kathir grows fond of Chacha's techniques and becomes friends with him. In tenth grade, Kathir falls in love with Nilavathi, the daughter of one of Chacha's customers. When Nila's father finds out the father and daughter leave town, and Chacha reprimands Kathir. Chacha decides to teach Kathir the tricks of the trade. In 12th grade, Chacha eventually leaves town, but Chacha leaves his box with Kathir. His father motivates him to go to college and study so he can mature. So, both Kathir and Basheer go to college. Kathir falls in love with Nilarathi, and Nilarathi reciprocates after Kathir helps style her hair for a play. However, Kathir rejects a job offer from a successful company because of his passion for becoming a hairstylist. Nilarathi calls Kathir and his father. However, Nilarathi rejects a marriage proposal between herself and Kathir because of Kathir's profession. Kathir then gets a job at Wink Saloon, which Anoop Menon, a famous hairstylist, owns. Basheer marries his college girlfriend, Haseena.

Director

Gokul

Release

25 Jan 2024

Run time

137 min

Language

Tamil