Sabhash(2000)
Sabhash is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language mystery thriller film directed by K. Subash. The film stars R. Parthiban, Divyaa Unni, and Ranjith in lead roles. The story follows a blind man named Seenu whose wife is found dead. He suspects his best friend Dharan of murder. Seenu hides a secret — he can see after a secret surgery. The film features a cat-and-mouse game between the two men. It was shot in Ooty and Kenya. The soundtrack was composed by Deva. Sabhash was remade in Hindi as Vaada in 2005. The film received mixed reviews but was praised for its twists and performances. It was released on 1 September 2000.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 2 September 2000
- Director
- K. Subhash
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Rating
- 4.1/10
Storyline
A blind man named Seenu discovers his wife Shanti dead. The police call it suicide. But Seenu believes his best friend Dharan killed her. Seenu hides a dangerous secret — he can see perfectly. He must trap Dharan without revealing his vision. The game of lies leads to a shocking sacrifice.
“He lost his sight to save his love”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Sabhash
Cast reunions in this film: Pandu & Deva (29 films together), Delhi Ganesh & Deva (21 films together), Thalaivasal Vijay & Deva (15 films together), R. Parthiban & Deva (12 films together), Ranjith & Deva (11 films together), and Pandu & Thalaivasal Vijay (9 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director K. Subash is the son of veteran director K. Balachander, making this one of his early directorial works.
- Actor Prashanth, who plays the blind protagonist Cheenu, reportedly spent time with visually impaired individuals to prepare for the role.
- The movie's title 'Sabhash' is a common Tamil word of praise, creating an ironic contrast with the film's dark thriller plot.
- The film features a cameo by comedian Vivekh, who provides a brief but memorable humorous scene early in the narrative.
- Despite being a thriller, the movie includes a full musical score by composer Deva, which was common for Tamil films of that era.
- The movie's plot revolves around a blind man's investigation, a theme also seen in other Indian films like the Hindi movie 'Drishti'.
- Actress Rambha, who plays the wife Shanti, appears only in flashbacks and the opening sequence due to her character's early death.