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Saguni(2012)

5.1/10
Tamil150 mins

Saguni (2012) is a 150-minute Tamil film directed by Shankar Dayal.N. Starring Karthi, Pranitha and Santhanam. With an audience rating of 5.1/10, Saguni stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2012.

Director:Shankar Dayal.N
Mood:
funnysuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
22 June 2012
Director
Shankar Dayal.N
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 30m
GudVibe Rating
5.1/10

Storyline

Saguni is a Tamil political satire film directed by Shankar Dayal. The film features Karthi and Pranitha in the lead roles, while Santhanam, Roja, Prakash Raj, Raadhika Sarathkumar and Nassar appear in supporting roles. The film along with its dubbed Telugu Version Sakuni released on June 22, 2012, It received mixed reviews.

A small-town man takes on the political machine.

Film Details

5.1Rating
150Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date22 June 2012
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known Asசகுனி · Sakuni · Rowdy Leader · Loafer 2 · Leader

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysuspensefulemotional
Themes
corruptionjusticefamilyrevenge
Tonesatirical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Saguni' refers to the cunning character Shakuni from the Indian epic Mahabharata, hinting at the protagonist's strategic mind.
  • Actor Karthi reportedly performed many of his own stunts, including a sequence involving a moving train.
  • The movie was shot in various locations across Tamil Nadu, including Chennai and Madurai, to capture authentic political backdrops.
  • Composer G. V. Prakash Kumar's soundtrack included a song, 'Kannazhaga', that became a chartbuster despite the film's mixed reception.
  • The film's climax, involving a large public gathering, required coordination with hundreds of local extras for several days.
  • It was one of the early major film roles for actress Pranitha, who was primarily known for her work in Kannada cinema at the time.
  • Director Shankar Dayal drew inspiration from real-life political strategies and satirical commentary prevalent in Tamil Nadu.

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