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Shankar Guru(1987)

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Tamil145 mins

Shankar Guru (1987) is a 145-minute Tamil film directed by L. Raja. Starring Manorama, Senthamarai and V. Gopalakrishnan.

Director:L. Raja
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
20 February 1987
Director
L. Raja
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 25m
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Storyline

A man's quest for justice turns deadly.

Film Details

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145Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date20 February 1987
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsSankar Guru

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
revengejusticecorruptionfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability2

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • This was the first Tamil film to feature actor Arjun in a lead role, launching his career as a hero.
  • The film's director, L. Raja, is the younger brother of famous director S. P. Muthuraman.
  • The child artist Baby Shalini, who later became a popular actress, made one of her early appearances in this movie.
  • The film's producer, M. Saravanan, was a key figure in the AVM Productions film studio.
  • Composer Chandra Bose, known more for his work in Telugu cinema, provided the music for this Tamil thriller.
  • The movie was released the same year as the blockbuster 'Nayakan', facing tough competition at the box office.
  • Despite being an action thriller, the film featured a musical score blending traditional and contemporary styles for its time.

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