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Sagaptham(2015)

5.5/10
Tamil155 minstheatrical

Sagaptham is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by Surendran and produced by L. K. Sudhish. The film stars newcomer Shanmugapandian in the lead role, alongside Neha Hinge and Shubra Aaiyappa. The story follows a village boy who migrates to Malaysia and accidentally becomes a detective. He faces a powerful gangster while navigating romance and friendship. The film features music composed by Karthik Raja, with lyrics by Parthy Bhaskar. A song was filmed at Kumbakonam with 1000 junior artists and 200 dancers. The film received negative reviews from critics and audiences, earning a 3.8/10 rating on IMDb. It was released on April 2, 2015 in India.

Director:Surendran
Filmed In:Malaysia, Kumbakonam
Mood:
funnysuspensefuluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
2 April 2015
Director
Surendran
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 35m
Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

A young man from a Tamil Nadu village moves to Malaysia hoping for a better life. He accidentally helps people solve their problems and is called a detective. But a ruthless gangster wants him dead. Now he must fight for his love, his family, and his survival.

One man, one mission, one era

Film Details

5.5Rating
155Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date2 April 2015
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsSagaaptham
Filmed InMalaysia, Kumbakonam

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysuspensefuluplifting
Themes
justicecorruptionfriendshipidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion2
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Sagaptham

Cast reunions in this film: Srinivasan & Singampuli (6 films together), Singampuli & Bose Venkat (5 films together), Devayani & Thalaivasal Vijay (5 films together), Devayani & Ranjith (5 films together), Thalaivasal Vijay & Vijayakanth (5 films together), and Thalaivasal Vijay & Ranjith (4 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's director, Surendran, is also a well-known actor in Malayalam cinema, having appeared in over 100 films.
  • The movie was shot extensively in Malaysia, including locations in Kuala Lumpur, to capture its international setting.
  • Actor Sathish, who plays a supporting role, is primarily known as a comedian in Tamil cinema but appears here in a more action-oriented part.
  • The film's title 'Sagaptham' translates to 'evidence' or 'proof' in Tamil, directly linking to the detective plot.
  • Despite its action-comedy genre, the movie had a very limited theatrical release and is not widely discussed among critics.
  • The soundtrack was composed by C. Sathya, who is better known for his work in Telugu cinema rather than Tamil.
  • This was one of the few Tamil films from 2015 to be set and filmed almost entirely outside of India.

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