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Sattam En Kaiyil(1978)

6.5/10
Tamil127 mins

Sattam En Kaiyil (1978) is a 127-minute Tamil film directed by T. N. Balu. Starring N. K. Vishwanathan, Thengai Srinivasan and S. A. Asokan. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Sattam En Kaiyil stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1978.

Director:T. N. Balu
Mood:
emotionalfunnysuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1978
Director
T. N. Balu
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 7m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

Twin brothers are separated as children and raised apart. When they meet as adults, their identical looks cause mix-ups with their girlfriends.

Two faces, one fate, and a love tangled in mistaken identity.

Film Details

6.5Rating
127Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1978
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnysuspenseful
Themes
familyidentitylovefriendship
Toneserious
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title translates to 'Law in My Hand', reflecting the vigilante justice theme common in 1970s Tamil cinema.
  • It was one of the few films where actor Sivakumar played dual roles as twins, a popular trope of the era.
  • Director T. N. Balu was primarily known as a producer; this was among his rare directorial ventures.
  • The movie featured music by Shankar–Ganesh, a popular composer duo known for their peppy numbers in the 70s and 80s.
  • Actress Jayachitra, who played a lead, was a major star at the time, often paired with Sivakumar.
  • The plot of separated twins causing romantic confusion was a successful formula, similar to the earlier hit 'Kavikkuyil'.
  • The film's release coincided with a wave of action dramas in Tamil cinema focusing on brotherhood and revenge.

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