Sullan(2004)
Sullan (spelt Sulaan onscreen) is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Ramana. The film stars Dhanush in the lead role, alongside Sindhu Tolani, Manivannan, Pasupathy, and Easwari Rao. The story follows Subramani, a carefree college student who is forced to confront a ruthless moneylender named Soori after his family and friends are threatened. The film was produced by Salem A. Chandrasekhar, marking his first production venture after working as a distributor. A fight scene featuring Dhanush and Pasupathy fighting while hanging upside down was shot at Campa Cola Grounds. The soundtrack was composed by Vidyasagar, with songs filmed in Australia and New Zealand. Sullan was released on 23 July 2004 and was a commercial failure, receiving negative reviews for its weak script and loud narrative.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI movies and tv, JioHotstar, Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 23 July 2004
- Director
- Ramana
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Subramani, called Sullan by his friends, is a happy-go-lucky college student who only wants to have fun and win the heart of Kavya. But when a brutal moneylender named Soori starts terrorizing his family and neighbours, Sullan must find the courage to fight back and protect everyone he loves.
“A poor boy's fight for family”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Sullan
Cast reunions in this film: Manivannan & Vidyasagar (12 films together), Pasupathy & Vidyasagar (6 films together), Vidyasagar & Sanghavi (3 films together), Pasupathy & Manivannan (2 films together), Ramana & Ramana Dr (2 films together), and Vidyasagar & Ramana Dr (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Sullan' means 'enemy' in Tamil, but it was also the nickname of a real-life gangster from Madurai.
- Director Ramana originally wanted to cast a more established star, but chose Dhanush to bring a fresh, youthful energy to the lead role.
- This was one of the few early 2000s Tamil action films shot almost entirely in and around Madurai, giving it a distinct rural texture.
- The climax fight scene was choreographed by stunt master Silva, known for his work in Rajinikanth's 'Baba'.
- Composer Vidyasagar's background score used specific folk percussion instruments to match the film's rustic setting.
- Despite being an action film, it had a delayed release in some regions due to disputes between the producers and distributors.
- The character of the cruel moneylender was inspired by common stories of village oppression reported in Tamil newspapers at the time.