Sukran(2005)
Sukran is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by S. A. Chandrasekharan. The film stars Vijay in an extended cameo as the title character, with Ravi Krishna and Anita Hassanandani as the lead pair. The story follows college lovers Ravi and Sandhya whose romance is destroyed by a cruel stepmother, a corrupt police officer, and a twisted judge. The film is notable for its graphic violence, courtroom drama, and its critique of the Indian judicial system. It received an 'A' certificate from the Indian Censor Board and was banned in the UAE for its explicit content. The music was composed by debutant Vijay Antony. The film was released worldwide on 18 February 2005.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, Einthusan
- Theatrical Release
- 18 February 2005
- Director
- S. A. Chandrasekhar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
College lovers Ravi and Sandhya face a nightmare when Sandhya's stepmother frames Ravi for murder. A corrupt judge and police officer gang-rape Sandhya. Just as the couple decides to die together, a mysterious criminal lawyer named Sukran appears to save them and deliver justice.
“When the law fails, justice rises.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Sukran
Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Sriman (16 films together), Vijay & S. A. Chandrasekhar (13 films together), Vijay & Sriman (12 films together), Vijay & Nassar (9 films together), Nassar & Rambha (6 films together), and Nassar & Seetha (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Sukran' refers to the planet Venus in Tamil astrology, hinting at themes of love and fate.
- Director S. A. Chandrasekhar often cast his son, actor Vijay, but here he worked with newcomer Arun Vijay, no relation.
- This was one of the early Tamil films shot partly in Pollachi, known for its rural backdrop, before it became a common location.
- The movie featured a cameo by veteran actor Manorama in a supporting role, adding comic relief to the intense drama.
- It underperformed at the box office, leading to limited theatrical screenings outside major Tamil Nadu cities.
- The soundtrack by composer Srikanth Deva included a folk-style song that gained some radio play despite the film's low profile.
- A subplot involving police corruption mirrored real-life concerns about law enforcement in early 2000s Tamil cinema.