Sena(2003)
Sena is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language crime drama film directed and written by Sujeeth. The film stars Sathyaraj in the title role, alongside Aravind Akash, Charulatha, and Anandaraj. The story follows Sena, a rowdy who turns to crime as a child to support his younger brother Vikram. Years later, Vikram becomes a law student who despises violence, creating a deep conflict between the brothers. The narrative intensifies when a gang war erupts between Mastan Bhai and Naaga, trapping Sena between his loyalty to his boss and his love for his brother. The film is noted for its emotional portrayal of brotherhood and the destructive consequences of gang violence. Produced by Sri Saivani Movies, Sena was released on April 12, 2003, and has a runtime of 155 minutes.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 13 April 2003
- Director
- Sujith
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 35m 0
Storyline
A young boy named Sena becomes a rowdy to feed his starving brother Vikram. Years later, Vikram is a law student who hates crime and begs Sena to leave the gang life. But a brutal gang war between two rival bosses traps Sena in a world of violence. When Vikram is murdered, Sena must choose between revenge and redemption.
“A brother's love can destroy everything.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Sena
Cast reunions in this film: Deva & Charlie (37 films together), Sathyaraj & Deva (28 films together), Anandaraj & Deva (18 films together), Anandaraj & Charlie (11 films together), Sathyaraj & Anandaraj (7 films together), and Sathyaraj & Charlie (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Sena' means 'army' in Tamil, reflecting the protagonist's struggle against a criminal network.
- Director Sujeeth was a former assistant to director S. A. Chandrasekhar, Vijay's father, before making his debut.
- Actor Sriman, known for villain roles, played a supporting part, adding to the film's gritty crime atmosphere.
- The movie was shot extensively in Chennai and its suburbs to capture urban working-class settings authentically.
- It released alongside several other Tamil films in 2003, facing tough competition at the box office.
- The plot's theme of a brother's sacrifice for education mirrored real societal pressures in early 2000s India.
- The film's soundtrack by composer Srikanth Deva included a mix of folk and dramatic background scores.