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Siva(1989)

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Tamil145 mins

Siva (1989) is a 145-minute Tamil film directed by Ameerjan.

Director:Ameerjan
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
5 May 1989
Director
Ameerjan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 25m
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Storyline

Two best friends are torn apart by a gangster's violence. One becomes a vigilante called Tiger to fight injustice, while the other is recruited by a crime boss to hunt down and kill his former friend.

Two friends, one mission. Now they're on a collision course.

Film Details

0.0Rating
145Minutes
TamilLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date5 May 1989
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengefriendshipcorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • This film was the debut of actor Vijayakanth's brother-in-law, Ameerjan, as a director.
  • The movie's climax was shot in a specially constructed set resembling a temple, which was expensive for its time.
  • It was one of the early Tamil films to use the 'lost-and-reunited friends turned rivals' plot, which later became popular.
  • A real-life political party's flag colors were reportedly avoided in the art direction to prevent unintended associations.
  • The film's release faced delays due to last-minute changes in the background score composition.
  • Actor Vijayakanth performed a risky fight sequence on a moving truck without a body double.
  • The title 'Siva' was considered a safe, commercially viable name for a hero-centric film in the late 1980s.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Siva

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