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Sathru(2019)

5.7/10
Tamil129 mins

Sathru (2019) is a 129-minute Tamil film directed by Naveen Nanjundan. Starring Kathir, Shrushti Dange and G. Marimuthu. With an audience rating of 5.7/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Sathru stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2019.

Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 8 Mar 2019

Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube Movies
OTT Release Date
8 March 2019
Theatrical Release
8 March 2019
Director
Naveen Nanjundan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 9m
GudVibe Rating
5.7/10

Storyline

An honest police inspector stops a gang of five young kidnappers. He decides to punish them for taking children and demanding ransom money.

A cop takes on a gang of ruthless kidnappers.

Film Details

5.7Rating
129Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date8 March 2019
Also Known AsChathru · Chatru · Shatru

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
justicecorruptionfamilyrevenge
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Sathru' means 'enemy' in Tamil, reflecting the conflict between the police and the kidnappers.
  • Director Naveen Nanjundan also wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from real-life kidnapping cases reported in Tamil Nadu.
  • Actor Suresh Ravi, who plays the honest inspector, reportedly did his own stunts for several action sequences.
  • The film's climax was shot in a single, continuous 12-minute take, requiring precise coordination among the cast and crew.
  • Despite its thriller genre, the movie includes a romantic subplot that was partly filmed in the hills of Kodaikanal.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Sam C. S., who used minimal instruments to create a tense atmosphere during kidnapping scenes.
  • Sathru had a limited theatrical release and later gained more attention through satellite television broadcasts.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Sathru

Frequently Asked Questions