Februar 24(2005)
Sivakasi is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Perarasu. The film stars Vijay, Asin, and Prakash Raj in lead roles. The story follows a welder named Sivakasi who hides his true identity after being falsely blamed for an accident. He returns to his village to rescue his mother and sister from his corrupt elder brother. The film features a soundtrack composed by Srikanth Deva and background score by Deva. It was released on 1 November 2005, coinciding with Diwali. Sivakasi ran for 150 days in theatres and was a commercial success. It was later remade in Telugu as Vijayadasami in 2007.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 22 July 2005
- Director
- S. P. Hosimin
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A welder in Chennai hides his past and falls in love. When his girlfriend forces him to face his family, he returns to his village. He finds his mother working as a servant and his sister living in poverty. His cruel brother, now an MLA, stands in his way. He must fight to save his family and win back his love.
“A brother's fight for family and forgiveness”
Film Details
Parental Guide
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'February 14th' to directly reference Valentine's Day, but was shortened for release.
- Director S. P. Hosimin was primarily known for Malayalam films, making this a rare Tamil directorial venture for him.
- The song 'Kannum Kannum' was shot in Ooty and became popular for its scenic visuals and melody.
- Actor Bharath, who played the lead, was also a popular television host at the time for shows like 'Kodeeswaran'.
- The film's plot of a character creating a fictitious alter ego to express love drew comparisons to the Hollywood film 'Cyrano de Bergerac'.
- It was one of the early Tamil films set largely in a Bangalore college, tapping into the city's youth culture at the time.
- Despite a modest box office run, the film gained a cult following over the years for its campus romance theme.