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Chavi(1985)

Tamil180 minstheatrical

Chavi (1985) is a Tamil-language crime thriller directed by Karthik Raghunath. The film stars Sathyaraj and Jaishankar in lead roles. The story follows an ordinary man who finds a mysterious key and becomes entangled in a web of crime and corruption. Set in 1980s Chennai, the film explores themes of family loyalty, justice, and the consequences of uncovering dark secrets. Chavi was noted for its tense narrative and strong performances. The film received positive reviews for its realistic portrayal of the underworld. It is not currently available on major streaming platforms.

Filmed In:Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube
Theatrical Release
31 December 1985
Director
Karthick Raghunath
Language
Tamil
Runtime
3h
0

Storyline

An honest family man finds a small key on a Chennai street. He soon discovers the key unlocks evidence of a powerful gangster's crimes. Now the gangster wants the key back and will hurt his family to get it. He must fight to protect his daughter and bring the criminal to justice.

One key. One secret. One chance to survive.

Film Details

180Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1985
Release Typetheatrical
Filmed InChennai, Tamil Nadu

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Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Chavi

Cast reunions in this film: Sathyaraj & Goundamani (31 films together), Saritha & Sankar Ganesh (15 films together), Goundamani & Sankar Ganesh (15 films together), Sathyaraj & Sankar Ganesh (12 films together), Sathyaraj & Saritha (3 films together), and Saritha & Goundamani (3 films together).

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