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Satyam(1976)
Tamil mins
Satyam (1976) is a Tamil film directed by S. A. Kannan.
Director:S. A. Kannan
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1976
- Director
- S. A. Kannan
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
“A brother's love faces the ultimate test.”
Film Details
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Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1976
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsSatyam
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
familyjusticecorruptionidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
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Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Sivaji' after the lead actor, but was later renamed 'Sathyam' to avoid confusion with his other films.
- This was one of the few films where Kamal Haasan, a rising star, played a full supporting role to Sivaji Ganesan as his on-screen brother.
- The movie's music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, but it did not produce a major hit song, which was unusual for a Sivaji Ganesan film at the time.
- Actress Manjula Vijayakumar, who played a key role, was primarily known for Malayalam films, making this a notable Tamil appearance.
- The film's release coincided with a period where Sivaji Ganesan often starred in family dramas, moving slightly away from his iconic larger-than-life roles.
- Director S. A. Kannan was better known as a successful film distributor before turning to direction with this project.
Notable Collaborations
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