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Sudhandhiram(2000)

4.2/10
Tamil145 mins

Sudhandhiram (2000) is a 145-minute Tamil film directed by Raj Kapoor. Starring Vivek, Nassar and Sharat Saxena. With an audience rating of 4.2/10, Sudhandhiram stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2000.

Director:Raj Kapoor
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
18 February 2000
Director
Raj Kapoor
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 25m
GudVibe Rating
4.2/10

Storyline

A man's quest for justice turns the city upside down.

Film Details

4.2Rating
145Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date18 February 2000
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleSudhandhiram
Also Known AsDynamic Josh

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Sudhandhiram' means 'independence' in Tamil, reflecting the protagonist's struggle for freedom from corruption.
  • Director Raj Kapoor is the son of veteran Tamil film director A. Jagannathan, making this a rare father-son director lineage in the industry.
  • This was one of the few Tamil films where actor Arjun played a dual role, portraying both a righteous officer and a lookalike character.
  • The movie's climax was shot extensively at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, a real cricket venue rarely used for film scenes.
  • Composer Deva reused his own tune from the 1999 film 'Minsara Kanna' for a song here, which was uncommon for a big-star project.
  • Despite being an action film, it included a subplot critiquing political corruption, a theme gaining traction in early 2000s Tamil cinema.
  • Supporting actor Sharat Saxena, known for Hindi films, learned Tamil dialogues phonetically for his role as a villain.

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