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Arasatchi(2004)

6.7/10
Tamil159 mins

Arasatchi (2004) is a 159-minute Tamil film directed by N. Maharajan. Starring Karan, Nassar and Delhi Ganesh. With an audience rating of 6.7/10, Arasatchi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2004.

Director:N. Maharajan
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
17 September 2004
Director
N. Maharajan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 39m
GudVibe Rating
6.7/10

Storyline

A man named Siddharth has been hurt by corrupt lawyers. He decides to target and kill lawyers who help criminals escape justice. His mission even leads him to confront a lawyer who is a member of his own family.

A man declares war on corrupt lawyers. Even family.

Film Details

6.7Rating
159Minutes
TamilLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date17 September 2004
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsArasaktchi · Judgement · Ghatak The Destroyer

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticefamily
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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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.

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