
Kaakki Sattai(1985)
Tamil143 mins
Kaakki Sattai (1985) is a 143-minute Tamil film directed by Rajasekhar. Starring Thengai Srinivasan, Kallapetti Singaram and V. Gopalakrishnan. With an audience rating of 7.4/10, Kaakki Sattai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1985.
Director:Rajasekhar
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 March 1985
- Director
- Rajasekhar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.4/10
Storyline
A young man named Murali is training to be a police officer and falls for his neighbor, Uma. When he fails to qualify, he becomes discouraged. He then abandons his dream and turns to a life of crime instead.
“A good man's fall. A love that could save him.”
Film Details
7.4Rating
143Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date14 March 1985
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsKaakki Chattai · Kaaki Sattai · காக்கிசட்டை
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
loveidentityfamilyjustice
Toneserious
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.4/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Thengai SrinivasanActor
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AmbikaActor
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MadhaviActor
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SathyarajActor
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Kallapetti SingaramActor
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V. GopalakrishnanActor
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Bob ChristoActor
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SenthamaraiActor
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Kamal HaasanMurali
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RajeevActor
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RajasekharDirector
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RajashekarDirector
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V. RangaCrew
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IlayarajaMusic Composer
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Kaakki Sattai' refers to the khaki uniform worn by police officers in India.
- Actor Sathyaraj, who played the villain, was initially known for character roles before this film boosted his popularity as a lead antagonist.
- A popular comedy track in the film features the character 'Motta' Rajendran, whose name became a lasting nickname for the actor.
- The movie was released during a wave of 1980s Tamil films focusing on the struggles of youth and unemployment.
- Director Rajashekar also worked as a dialogue writer for the film, contributing to its sharp, memorable lines.
- The song 'Naan Sirithal' became a hit and is remembered for its choreography in a college festival setting.
- This was one of the early films where composer Ilaiyaraaja used a fusion of folk and western rhythms in the background score.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Kaakki Sattai
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