Sivaji: The Boss (2007) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A wealthy engineer arrives in India with the mission of serving the nation and investing in the country's welfare but is met with strong opposition from corrupt officials and politicians. After being faced with insurmountable hardships, he decides to take drastic measures.
Rated NR • 2007 • 3h 9m
Unrated but aligning with strong PG-13 content, "Sivaji: The Boss" is a long, elaborate Indian action film whose rating is driven by significant stylized violence and mature themes. The film follows a philanthropist, Sivaji, whose efforts to build free hospitals and schools in India are thwarted by a ruthless, corrupt businessman named Adiseshan. The violence is frequent and sometimes brutal, including intense fights, a torture scene… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Sivaji: The Boss appropriate for kids?
Unrated but aligning with strong PG-13 content, "Sivaji: The Boss" is a long, elaborate Indian action film whose rating is driven by significant stylized violence and mature themes. The film follows a philanthropist, Sivaji, whose efforts to build free hospitals and schools in… Read more — free account
Content severity in Sivaji: The Boss
What happens in Sivaji: The Boss, moment by moment
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:38 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:52 ♥ Sex & Nudity 4/10
Sex and nudity in Sivaji: The Boss
This is limited to suggestive dancing during musical numbers. The female lead and background dancers wear revealing outfits that expose significant cleavage and bare midriffs, with some close-up shots on a woman's navel. There is no nudity or sexual activity.
Violence and gore in Sivaji: The Boss
The film contains moderate to strong stylized action violence. There are numerous extended fight sequences with intense punching, kicking, and use of makeshift weapons like poles. One scene involves a character being tortured for information. A man is stabbed, and the final sequence features a major villain being trampled to death by a large crowd, which is shown on-screen.
Language in Sivaji: The Boss
Language is infrequent and mild. There is at least one use of the word 'shit' and some other minor exclamations.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Sivaji: The Boss
There is infrequent and mild substance use. Some adult characters, primarily antagonists and corrupt officials, are occasionally shown smoking cigarettes, but the act is not depicted in a positive light.
Mature themes in Sivaji: The Boss
The central themes are mature, focusing on systemic political and corporate corruption, bribery, and extortion. The protagonist resorts to vigilantism and illegal means (blackmail, hacking) to fight back. The film also includes a plot involving a character faking his own death by electrocution, a stressful betrayal by a loved one under duress, and a character's death being predicted by an astrologer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sivaji: The Boss appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Sivaji: The Boss is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. Unrated but aligning with strong PG-13 content, "Sivaji: The Boss" is a long, elaborate Indian action film whose rating is driven by significant stylized violence and mature themes. The film follows a philanthropist…
What age rating does Sivaji: The Boss have?
Sivaji: The Boss is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Sivaji: The Boss about?
Unrated but aligning with strong PG-13 content, "Sivaji: The Boss" is a long, elaborate Indian action film whose rating is driven by significant stylized violence and mature themes. The film follows a philanthropist, Sivaji, whose efforts to build free hospitals and schools in India are thwarted by a ruthless, corrupt…
Is there sex or nudity in Sivaji: The Boss?
This is limited to suggestive dancing during musical numbers. The female lead and background dancers wear revealing outfits that expose significant cleavage and bare midriffs, with some close-up shots on a woman's navel. There is no nudity or sexual activity.
How violent is Sivaji: The Boss?
The film contains moderate to strong stylized action violence. There are numerous extended fight sequences with intense punching, kicking, and use of makeshift weapons like poles. One scene involves a character being tortured for information. A man is…
Is the language in Sivaji: The Boss appropriate for kids?
Language is infrequent and mild. There is at least one use of the word 'shit' and some other minor exclamations.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Sivaji: The Boss?
There is infrequent and mild substance use. Some adult characters, primarily antagonists and corrupt officials, are occasionally shown smoking cigarettes, but the act is not depicted in a positive light.
What mature themes appear in Sivaji: The Boss?
The central themes are mature, focusing on systemic political and corporate corruption, bribery, and extortion. The protagonist resorts to vigilantism and illegal means (blackmail, hacking) to fight back. The film also includes a plot involving a character…
How long is Sivaji: The Boss?
Sivaji: The Boss runs 189 minutes, directed by Shankar, released in 2007.
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