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Chatrapathy(2004)

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Tamil129 mins

Chatrapathy (2004) is a 129-minute Tamil film directed by Srimahesh. Starring Vadivelu, Vasu Vikram and Pyramid Natarajan.

Director:Srimahesh
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
12 November 2004
Director
Srimahesh
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 9m
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Storyline

Saravanan drives a bus for a women's college, where a student named Nikitha falls for him. When four thugs from a caste-based party avoid punishment for a woman's death, he kills them for revenge. It's then revealed he is actually a former army major with a personal grudge against the party's leader.

A bus driver's secret past ignites a fight for justice.

Film Details

0.0Rating
129Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date12 November 2004
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
revengejusticecorruptionlove
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Major' before being changed to 'Chatrapathy' to match the protagonist's military background.
  • Sarathkumar performed many of his own stunts, including the bus fight sequence, without a body double.
  • The movie's plot was partly inspired by real-life caste-based political violence in Tamil Nadu during the early 2000s.
  • Actress Namitha, who played Nikitha, was primarily known for glamour roles, making this a rare performance-focused part for her.
  • The film's climax was shot in a single schedule at a specially constructed set resembling a fortress.
  • Director Srimahesh chose to use minimal background music during emotional scenes to enhance realism.
  • Chatrapathy had a delayed release in some regions due to censorship issues surrounding its political themes.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Chatrapathy

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