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Kaakki Sattai(1985)

7.4/10
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

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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.

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