
Sankarankovil(2011)
Tamil125 mins
Sankarankovil (2011) is a 125-minute Tamil film directed by Pazhanivel Raja. Starring Ganja Karuppu, Ponvannan and Singampuli.
Director:Pazhanivel Raja
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 12 August 2011
- Director
- Pazhanivel Raja
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 5m 0
Storyline
A cheerful young man named Kathir arrives in a quiet village called Sankaran Kovil and takes a job at a dairy farm. While he seems happy, he is haunted by painful childhood memories connected to this very place. Kathir is not there by chance—he has a hidden purpose that will involve the entire village.
“A stranger returns to settle a dark past.”
Film Details
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125Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date12 August 2011
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsSankaran Kovil
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengeidentityfamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Sankarankovil' is named after a real temple town in Tamil Nadu known for its ancient Shiva temple.
- Director PN. Pazhanivelraja had previously worked as an assistant director for several years before making his directorial debut with this film.
- Actor Sasi Kumar, who played the lead role, was also a popular television anchor before transitioning to films.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Srikanth Deva, who is the son of famous music composer Deva.
- Some scenes were shot in the actual village of Sankarankovil to capture the local atmosphere and landscapes.
- The film blends rural drama with revenge themes, a common style in Tamil cinema during that period.
- Despite being an action-romance, the story focuses heavily on the protagonist's emotional past and village politics.
Notable Collaborations
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