
Sishya(1997)
Sishya is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by Selvaa. The film stars Karthik and Roshini in lead roles. The story follows Shruti, the daughter of a former Prime Minister, who runs away from Delhi to Chennai to escape her privileged life. She falls in love with a simple man named Aravind. The CBI tracks her down and forces her return. The film features a supporting cast including Goundamani, Manivannan, and Visu. The music was composed by Deva. Sishya was a box office failure upon its release on 27 April 1997. Critical reception noted that the film's humor saved it from being mediocre.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 25 April 1997
- Director
- Selva
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Rating
- 3.3/10
Storyline
Shruti, the daughter of a former Prime Minister, flees her controlled life in Delhi for freedom in Chennai. She falls in love with Aravind, a kind and simple man. But the CBI is hunting for her, and their love faces an impossible test.
“When love is the only escape.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Sishya
Cast reunions in this film: Manivannan & Deva (53 films together), Goundamani & Deva (33 films together), Vivek & Deva (29 films together), Vivek & Manivannan (23 films together), Nizhalgal Ravi & Deva (21 films together), and Manivannan & Goundamani (17 films together).

