Jeeva(1988)
Jeeva is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Prathap Pothen. The film stars Sathyaraj in the lead role and Amala Akkineni as the female lead. It follows a carefree young man whose family is brutally murdered by a wealthy criminal. Unable to get justice from the corrupt police, he embarks on a violent path of revenge. The film is noted for its raw portrayal of grief and vengeance. It features a strong performance by Sathyaraj and a memorable soundtrack. The movie was produced by Sathya Jyothi Films and released on July 1, 1988.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1988
- Director
- Prathap K. Pothan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Rating
- 4.1/10
Storyline
A carefree young man named Jeeva lives happily with his mother and sister. When a powerful criminal murders them, the police refuse to help. Jeeva decides to hunt down the killers himself. He will stop at nothing to make them pay.
“Some debts can only be paid in blood”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Jeeva
Cast reunions in this film: Sathyaraj & Nizhalgal Ravi (16 films together), Nizhalgal Ravi & Gangai Amaran (4 films together), Nizhalgal Ravi & Amala (4 films together), Nizhalgal Ravi & Prathap K. Pothan (3 films together), Sathyaraj & Prathap K. Pothan (2 films together), and Sathyaraj & Gangai Amaran (2 films together).
Trivia
- This was the first film produced by actor Sathyaraj's production company, Sathya Movies.
- The film's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, but the soundtrack did not become a major commercial success.
- Director Prathap Pothan was primarily known for his work in Malayalam cinema, making this a rare Tamil directorial venture.
- The movie was released during a period when revenge dramas were becoming a popular trend in Tamil cinema.
- Actress Radha made a special appearance in the film, which was promoted as a highlight.
- The cinematography was handled by B. Kannan, who used lighting to enhance the film's gritty and dramatic tone.
- Despite its intense plot, the film did not perform well at the box office compared to other action films of the era.