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Sengottai(1996)

3.0/10
Tamil151 mins

Sengottai (1996) is a 151-minute Tamil film directed by C. V. Sasikumar. Starring Arjun, Meena and Rambha. With an audience rating of 3.0/10, Sengottai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1996.

Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
19 April 1996
Director
C. V. Sasikumar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 31m
GudVibe Rating
3.0/10

Storyline

A corrupt politician plots to assassinate the prime minister to take his job. A determined young police officer works to stop him and disrupt his plans.

A cop stands between a politician and murder.

Film Details

3.0Rating
151Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date19 April 1996
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleசெங்கோட்டை
Also Known AsSengottai

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
corruptionjusticerevengefamily
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Sengottai' refers to a real town in Tamil Nadu, but the story is not set there.
  • Director C. V. Sasikumar was known for action films, and this was one of his last major directorial works.
  • Actor Vijayakanth, who played the hero, was also a politician in real life, like his character in the film.
  • The movie features a cameo by veteran actor Nagesh in a supporting role as a comic relief character.
  • It was released during a period when political thrillers were becoming popular in Tamil cinema.
  • The film's climax involves a high-stakes assassination attempt, a common theme in 1990s Tamil action dramas.
  • Music was composed by Deva, who was a frequent collaborator on Vijayakanth's films at the time.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Sengottai

Actor-Sekhar's father22 films
Actor-Nilakanda sasthri13 films
Nilakanda sasthri-Sekhar's father10 films
Actor-Sekhar's father8 films
Actor-Sekhar's father8 films
Nilakanda sasthri-Thangamani7 films
Actor-Thangamani6 films
Thangamani-Sekhar's father6 films
Music Composer-Sekhar's father5 films
Actor-Nilakanda sasthri4 films
Actor-Thangamani4 films

Frequently Asked Questions