Garuda Saukiyama(1982)
'Garuda Saukiyama' is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language crime film directed by K. S. Prakash Rao and written by Vietnam Veedu Sundaram. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sujatha, Mohan, and Thiagarajan. It follows the story of Deenadayalan, an orphan who rises from petty theft to become a powerful don while hiding his criminal life from his family. The film explores the consequences of crime on family relationships. It was released on 25 February 1982 and was a box-office bomb. Critics negatively compared it to 'The Godfather' (1972).
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 26 February 1982
- Director
- K.S. Prakash Rao
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 17m 0
Storyline
An orphan named Deenadayalan rises from small-time theft to become a feared don in the city. He hides his criminal empire from his loving wife and daughter. But betrayal from his closest men and his own sense of justice threaten to destroy everything he has built.
“Are you fine, Garuda?”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Garuda Saukiyama
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Sivaji Ganesan (110 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Sujatha (38 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & R. S. Manohar (20 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & Sujatha (19 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Ambika (10 films together), and Sivaji Ganesan & R. S. Manohar (9 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only Tamil film directed by veteran Telugu filmmaker K. S. Prakash Rao.
- The film's title 'Garuda Saukiyama' refers to a powerful, mythical vehicle, symbolizing the protagonist's rise.
- Actor Sivakumar, known for heroic roles, played the complex anti-hero Deenadayalan in this film.
- The movie was released the same year as the iconic 'Sakalakala Vallavan', creating competition for audience attention.
- A subplot involves the don's daughter Radha, adding emotional family drama to the gangster narrative.
- The film's music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh, a popular duo in early 80s Tamil cinema.
- It is considered an early example of the 'good-hearted don' genre that became popular in Tamil films.