
Sivan(1999)
Tamil102 mins
Sivan (1999) is a 102-minute Tamil film directed by Velu Prabhakaran. Starring Idichapuli Selvaraj, C. Arunpandian and Napoleon. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Sivan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1999.
Director:Velu Prabhakaran
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 26 November 1999
- Director
- Velu Prabhakaran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A good cop named Alex is killed along with his family by a terrorist. Scientists bring him back to life as a powerful cyborg called Sivan. He returns to his old city to wipe out crime and get revenge on the man who destroyed his life.
“A murdered cop reborn to clean the city.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
102Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date26 November 1999
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsShivan
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengejusticecorruptionidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was inspired by the 1987 Hollywood movie RoboCop, but set in a Tamil action context.
- Director Velu Prabhakaran was primarily known for his work as a cinematographer; this was his directorial debut.
- The movie's special effects, including Sivan's robotic suit, were considered advanced for low-budget Tamil cinema at the time.
- Actor Vijayakanth was initially considered for the lead role before Arjun was cast as Alex/Sivan.
- The film's climax was shot extensively at a thermal power station to create a gritty, industrial backdrop.
- Despite its sci-fi theme, the soundtrack by Deva featured folk-inspired songs, which was unusual for the genre.
- The movie's title 'Sivan' refers to the Hindu god Shiva, symbolizing destruction and rebirth, mirroring the protagonist's transformation.
