Sathya(2017)
Sathya is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language mystery thriller film directed by Pradeep Krishnamoorthy. It stars Sibi Sathyaraj, Ramya Nambeesan, and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar. The story follows Sathya, who returns from Sydney to help his ex-lover Swetha find her missing daughter. No one believes the child exists. The film is an official remake of the Telugu film Kshanam (2016). It was produced by Maheshwari Sathyaraj under Nathambal Film Factory. The music was composed by Simon K. King. The film received positive reviews for its engaging screenplay and performances. It was released worldwide on 8 December 2017.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 8 December 2017
- Director
- Pradeep Krishnamoorthy
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 91h 26m
- Rating
- 7.4/10
Storyline
Sathya, a man living in Sydney, gets a call from his ex-lover Swetha. She says her five-year-old daughter Ria is missing. But no one, including her husband, believes the child is real. Sathya must find the truth before it is too late.
“The truth is hidden in plain sight.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Sathya
Cast reunions in this film: Sibiraj & Pradeep Krishnamoorthy (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director, Pradeep Krishnamoorthy, is a former assistant to director A.R. Murugadoss.
- The movie was shot extensively in Australia, including locations in Melbourne and Sydney.
- Actor Sibiraj, who plays the lead, performed his own stunts for several action sequences in the film.
- The film's original score and soundtrack were composed by Sam C.S., known for his work in 'Vikram Vedha'.
- Despite being a thriller, the movie includes subtle social commentary on the pressures faced by IT professionals abroad.
- The climax sequence required a special permit to shoot at a busy public location in Melbourne.
- This was one of the few Tamil films released in 2017 to have a simultaneous theatrical release in Australia.
