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Garuda Saukiyama(1982)

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Tamil137 mins

Garuda Saukiyama (1982) is a 137-minute Tamil film directed by K.S. Prakash Rao. Starring Mohan, Thyagarajan and TS. Sethuraman.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
26 February 1982
Director
K.S. Prakash Rao
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 17m
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Storyline

Deenadayalan is an orphan who grows from small crimes into a powerful crime boss. He is feared but also acts as a protector for the poor, while his family knows nothing about his illegal life. His world begins to unravel when he faces betrayal from close allies, putting his family at risk.

From orphan to underworld king, protecting the poor he once was.

Film Details

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137Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date26 February 1982
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionfamilyjusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

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.

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