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Sattam Oru Iruttarai(2012)

6.5/10
Tamil•129 mins•

Sattam Oru Iruttarai (2012) is a 129-minute Tamil film directed by Sneha Britto. Starring Reemma Sen, Piaa Bajpai and Bindu Madhavi. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Sattam Oru Iruttarai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2012.

Director:Sneha Britto
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
21 December 2012
Director
Sneha Britto
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 9m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

Remaking a cult classic is always a gamble, and Sneha Britto's 2012 reimagining of S. A. Chandrasekhar's 1981 courtroom thriller *Sattam Oru Iruttarai* — translated as "The Law is a Dark Room" — swings for the fences with a fresh cast led by Thaman Kumar and Bindu Madhavi, supported by Reemma Sen and Piaa Bajpai. Set against the murky corridors of India's legal system, the film attempts to recapture the original's searing indictment of justice gone wrong, exploring how the very institutions meant to protect the innocent can become their darkest prison. Released in December 2012, this Tamil drama carries forward a provocative title that remains as unsettling as ever.

“Justice is blind, but the truth is darker.”

Film Details

6.5Rating
129Minutes
TamilLanguage
GCertificate
Release Date21 December 2012
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

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Cast & Crew

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Reemma Sen, Actor in Sattam Oru Iruttarai
Reemma SenKausalya Raman
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Piaa Bajpai, Actor in Sattam Oru Iruttarai
Piaa BajpaiJessamine
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Bindu Madhavi, Actor in Sattam Oru Iruttarai
Bindu MadhaviDiya
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Suresh, Actor in Sattam Oru Iruttarai
SureshActor
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Radha Ravi, Actor in Sattam Oru Iruttarai
Radha RaviActor
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Thaman Kumar, Actor in Sattam Oru Iruttarai
Thaman KumarVijay
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Sneha BrittoDirector
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Pia BajpieeActor
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Reema SenActor
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Vijay Antony, Music Composer in Sattam Oru Iruttarai
Vijay AntonyMusic Composer
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Vimala RaniCrew
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Trivia

  • The film is a remake of the 1981 classic of the same name, which was a landmark legal thriller directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar.
  • Lead actor Thaman Kumar is the son of the original 1981 film's director, S. A. Chandrasekhar.
  • It was the directorial debut for Sneha Britto, who had previously worked as an assistant director.
  • The film's release was delayed and finally came out in December 2012, over a year after its initial shooting was completed.
  • Despite the negative reviews, the movie is remembered for attempting to revive a popular 80s story for a new generation.
  • Actress Reemma Sen, known for her work in the early 2000s, made a comeback with this film after a break.
  • The original 1981 version was famous for its courtroom climax, a element this remake tried to modernize.

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