Shree(2002)
Shree is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language action drama film co-written and directed by Pushpavasagan. The film stars Suriya in the title role, with Shrutika Arjun, Ilavarasu, Kalyani, Riyaz Khan, and Vadivelu in supporting roles. The story follows Shree, a rowdy who is ostracized by his family after his father blames him for the death of his younger sister. Shree spends the film trying to prove his innocence and regain his father's love. The film features a soundtrack composed by Deva. It was produced by Venkateswaralayam and released on July 20, 2002. The film is noted for its emotional father-son conflict and Suriya's performance as a troubled young man.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Eros Now
- Theatrical Release
- 19 July 2002
- Director
- Pushpavasagan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Rating
- 4.8/10
Storyline
Shree is a rowdy who lives alone after his father blames him for his sister's death. He desperately wants to prove he is innocent and win back his father's love. But his father refuses to listen, and the village sees Shree as a violent criminal. Shree must fight his way through enemies and uncover the truth before he can finally come home.
“A son's fight for his father's love”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Shree
Cast reunions in this film: Vadivelu & Vijayakumar (22 films together), Vijayakumar & Srividya (16 films together), Vadivelu & Sriman (12 films together), Vadivelu & Ilavarasu (11 films together), Vadivelu & Riyaz Khan (9 films together), and Sriman & Ilavarasu (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Shree' but was later changed to 'Shree' again after considering other names.
- Director Pushpavasagan was an assistant to director S. Shankar before making this film.
- Suriya performed many of his own stunts in the action sequences without a body double.
- The movie's poor box office performance led to it being quickly pulled from many theaters.
- Actress Shrutika made her Tamil film debut with this movie after working in Telugu cinema.
- The soundtrack by Vidyasagar included a song that became more popular than the film itself.
- Some scenes were shot in remote villages to capture a rustic atmosphere for the story.
