Sabari(2007)
Sabari is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Suresh. The film stars Vijayakanth as Dr. Sabarivasan, with Jyothirmayi, Malavika, and Pradeep Rawat in supporting roles. The story follows a doctor who cannot tolerate injustice and takes on a local criminal named Vajravelu. The film explores themes of justice, love, and the dual role of a healer who must also fight evil. Sabari was released on March 17, 2007, to mixed reviews from critics. The music was composed by Mani Sharma, and filming took place in Chennai, Pondicherry, Rameswaram, and Bangkok.
Sabari is streaming on Sun NXT and Airtel Xstream Play.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 17 March 2007
- Director
- Suresh
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Dr. Sabarivasan is a doctor who fights criminals with his fists. When a local thug named Vajravelu kills his father and kidnaps his wife, Sabari must use his medical skills and fighting abilities to save his family and bring the criminal to justice.
“A doctor who heals with one hand and fights with the other”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Sabari
Cast reunions in this film: Delhi Ganesh & Vijayakanth (9 films together), Suresh & Delhi Ganesh (4 films together), Suresh & Vijayakanth (3 films together), and Suresh & Mani Sharma (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Sabari' refers to a devotee of Lord Rama in Hindu mythology, symbolizing the hero's pure mission.
- This was one of the few films where Vijayakanth played a doctor, a shift from his usual police or army roles.
- Director A.R. Suresh had previously worked as an assistant director for many of Vijayakanth's earlier hit films.
- The movie's plot and vigilante theme drew comparisons to the 2002 Tamil blockbuster 'Ramana', also about a one-man war on corruption.
- Despite its action genre, the film incorporated strong social messages aligned with Vijayakanth's off-screen political image at the time.
- The soundtrack was composed by Srikanth Deva, continuing a frequent collaboration with Vijayakanth during that era.
- Parts of the film were shot in picturesque locations like Kodaikanal, contrasting with its gritty urban storyline.