Arasatchi(2004)
Arasatchi is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language vigilante action film directed by N. Maharajan. The film stars Arjun Sarja as Siddharth and Lara Dutta in her Tamil debut, alongside an ensemble cast including Vivek, Nassar, and Raghuvaran. The story follows Siddharth, a hotel manager who secretly kills lawyers who defend criminals, driven by a personal tragedy. The film was shot at locations in Chennai, London, New Zealand, and Canada. It sparked controversy before release when a lawyer filed a case against its tagline 'When Justice Fails', which was dismissed by the high court. The music was composed by Harris Jayaraj, though one song was cut from the film due to a fallout between the composer and director. Arasatchi was released on 17 September 2004.
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- Theatrical Release
- 17 September 2004
- Director
- N. Maharajan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 39m
- Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
Siddharth is a hotel manager with a secret identity. He kills lawyers who help criminals escape punishment. His mission puts him in conflict with the law, his girlfriend Lara, and even his own family. He must decide how far he will go for justice.
“When justice fails, he becomes the judge”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Arasatchi
Cast reunions in this film: Vivek & Nassar (23 films together), Vivek & Manivannan (23 films together), Nassar & Delhi Ganesh (21 films together), Nassar & Manivannan (18 films together), Manivannan & Delhi Ganesh (17 films together), and Manivannan & Anandaraj (15 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Arasatchi' means 'ruler' or 'kingmaker' in Tamil, hinting at the protagonist's quest for justice.
- Director N. Maharajan was also a lawyer in real life, which influenced the film's critical portrayal of the legal system.
- Actor Sathyaraj, who plays a key role, was cast for his ability to portray intense, morally complex characters.
- The movie faced some controversy for its violent theme of targeting lawyers, sparking debates about vigilante justice.
- It was shot on a modest budget, with locations primarily in Chennai to keep production costs low.
- The film includes a subplot involving family betrayal, which was inspired by classic Tamil drama traditions.
- Despite its action genre, the movie underperformed at the box office, limiting its initial theatrical reach.