Guru Sishyan(1988)
Guru Sishyan is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by S. P. Muthuraman. It stars Rajinikanth, Prabhu, Seetha, and Gautami in lead roles. The story follows two ex-convicts, Raja and Babu, who set out to prove the innocence of a fellow prisoner wrongly sentenced to death. Their investigation uncovers a larger conspiracy involving a corrupt police inspector, a wealthy playboy, and a hidden treasure. The film is known for its political satire, comedic performances, and Ilaiyaraaja's soundtrack. It was a commercial success, running for over 175 days in theatres. The movie was released on 13 April 1988 during the Tamil New Year holiday.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Apple TV, Prime Video, Eros Now, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 13 April 1988
- Director
- S. P. Muthuraman
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 5.2/10
Storyline
Two ex-convicts, Raja and Babu, befriend a man on death row who claims he was framed for his sister's murder. Believing his story, they launch a risky plan to expose the real killers. But their mission gets complicated when love, lies, and a hidden treasure pull them deeper into danger.
“Two convicts. One mission. Justice served.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Guru Sishyan
Cast reunions in this film: Prabhu & Ilayaraja (60 films together), Rajinikanth & Ilayaraja (58 films together), Ilayaraja & S. P. Muthuraman (43 films together), Ilayaraja & Radha Ravi (37 films together), Ilayaraja & Vinu Chakravarthy (34 films together), and Ilayaraja & Panchu Arunachalam (26 films together).
Trivia
- The film's climax was shot at the now-demolished Gemini Studios in Chennai, a historic location in Tamil cinema.
- Comedian Goundamani's role was initially written as a smaller part but was expanded due to his popularity during filming.
- The movie reused the same police station set from several other S.P. Muthuraman films of that era.
- A popular comedy scene involving a 'magic' shirt was improvised by the actors on set.
- The film's title is a common phrase for teacher-student, but here it refers to the lead characters' unique friendship.
- This was one of the few 1980s films where Rajinikanth played a character primarily driven by comedy rather than action.
- The soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja became a hit, especially the song 'Naan Sirithal'.