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Sarithira Nayagan(1984)
Tamil mins
Sarithira Nayagan (1984) is a Tamil film directed by D. Yoganand. Starring Jayamalini, Prabhu and Thengai Srinivasan.
Director:D. Yoganand
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefuluplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 26 May 1984
- Director
- D. Yoganand
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
Two siblings are separated by villains trying to steal their property. Years later, their children fall in love. Together, they solve the murder of the young man's father and prove his uncle is innocent.
“Siblings torn apart, their children's love unites them.”
Film Details
0.0Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date26 May 1984
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsCharitra Nayakan · Saritra Nayakan · Sarithra Nayakan
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalsuspensefuluplifting
Themes
familyrevengejusticelove
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
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JayamaliniActor
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K. R. VijayaActor
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Major SundarrajanActor
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PrabhuActor
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Thengai SrinivasanActor
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JaishankarActor
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R. S. ManoharActor
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Sivaji GanesanActor
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RadhaActor
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M. N. NambiarActor
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D. YoganandDirector
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Yoganand DDirector
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K. V. MahadevanMusic Composer
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Ramakrishna Cine StudiosProducer
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HarikrishnaCrew
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Sarithira Nayagan' translates to 'History Hero', a rare title choice in Tamil cinema of that era.
- It was one of the few films directed by veteran Yoganand in the 1980s, marking a late-career effort.
- The plot uses a classic 'separated siblings' trope, common in 1980s Tamil family dramas.
- Actor Sivakumar played a dual role, portraying both the father and son, a popular acting challenge at the time.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Shankar-Ganesh, a successful duo known for their work in action and drama films.
- It was released the same year as the blockbuster 'Nallavanukku Nallavan', facing tough competition.
- The climax resolving a murder and property dispute reflects common narrative structures of its period.
Notable Collaborations
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