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Sathya(1988)

8.1/10
Tamil147 mins

Sathya (1988) is a 147-minute Tamil film directed by Suresh Krissna. Starring Kamal Haasan, Kitty and Suresh Krissna. With an audience rating of 8.1/10, Sathya stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1988.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
29 January 1988
Director
Suresh Krissna
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 27m
GudVibe Rating
8.1/10

Storyline

A young man who hates injustice is tricked by a corrupt politician. He ends up helping the politician's criminal schemes without realizing it.

When a good man becomes a pawn for evil.

Film Details

8.1Rating
147Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date29 January 1988
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

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

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Cast & Crew

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Trivia

  • This was the first Tamil film directed by Suresh Krissna, who later directed blockbusters like 'Baashha'.
  • The film's story is loosely based on the 1983 American movie 'Scarface'.
  • Actor Sathyaraj performed his own stunts for many of the film's action sequences.
  • The movie was a major comeback for actor Sathyaraj, establishing him as a leading action hero.
  • Composer Ilaiyaraaja recorded the background score in a single overnight session.
  • A real-life political controversy arose because a character resembled a then-prominent politician.
  • The film's climax was shot in a specially constructed large set to resemble a factory.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Sathya

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