Sadhurangam(2011)
Sadhurangam is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language political thriller film written and directed by Karu Palaniappan. The film stars Srikanth as an investigative journalist and Sonia Agarwal as his love interest. The story follows Thirupathisamy, a fearless reporter who exposes corruption in the police, government, and real estate sectors. His articles lead to the suspension of a police superintendent and the transfer of an IAS officer. When his girlfriend Sandhya is kidnapped in retaliation, Thiru must race against time to save her from being sold into a brothel. The film was shot between 2003 and 2006 but faced a delayed release until October 2011. Critics praised its sharp dialogues and relevant social commentary. Karu Palaniappan won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Story Writer for this film.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, JioTV, Watcho
- Theatrical Release
- 6 October 2011
- Director
- Karu Pazhaniappan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A fearless journalist named Thirupathisamy writes articles that expose corrupt politicians and police officers. His work makes him powerful enemies. When his girlfriend Sandhya is kidnapped, he must find her before she is sold into a brothel in Dubai.
“Every move has a consequence.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Sadhurangam
Cast reunions in this film: Manobala & Manivannan (14 films together), Manobala & Ilavarasu (13 films together), Manobala & Sriman (11 films together), Saranya Ponvannan & Ilavarasu (8 films together), Manobala & Bose Venkat (6 films together), and Sriman & Ilavarasu (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film's soundtrack was released in 2004, seven years before the movie finally came out in 2011.
- The lead character played by Srikanth is named after director Thirupathisamy, a close friend of director Karu Pazhaniappan.
- Despite filming being completed in 2006, the movie was stuck unreleased for five years before its revival.
- The background score was composed by Vidyasagar, a well-known music director in Tamil cinema.
- This was one of the few political drama films starring actor Srikanth, who is often seen in romantic or action roles.
- The movie's delayed release meant it missed its original planned window in the mid-2000s Tamil film landscape.
- Director Karu Pazhaniappan also worked as an assistant director on films like 'Dhool' before making this.