Subash(1996)
Subash is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by R. V. Udayakumar. The film stars Arjun Sarja as the lead with Revathi as the female lead. It follows a lazy youth who joins the Indian Army to win his love, only to return and find his brother using corrupt methods in politics. The film features comedy actors Vadivelu and Vivek in supporting roles. It is notable for being the final film appearance of actress Silk Smitha before her death. The movie was produced by K.S. Srinivasan and K.S. Sivaraman. It was released in theatres in 1996.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 20 September 1996
- Director
- R. V. Udayakumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 2.6/10
Storyline
A good-for-nothing youth named Subash joins the army to prove himself worthy of the woman he loves. When he returns as a disciplined soldier, he discovers his own brother has become a corrupt politician. Subash must now choose between family loyalty and doing what is right.
“One brother fights for truth”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Subash
Cast reunions in this film: Vadivelu & Manivannan (24 films together), Vivek & Manivannan (23 films together), Vadivelu & Vidyasagar (16 films together), Vivek & Vadivelu (15 films together), Vivek & Vidyasagar (14 films together), and Vadivelu & Prakash Raj (12 films together).
Trivia
- This was the first Tamil film to be shot extensively at the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun.
- Actor Vijayakanth was initially considered for the lead role before it went to newcomer Ajith Kumar.
- The film's climax was reshot after test audiences felt the original ending was too dark.
- Director R. V. Udayakumar had to get special permission from the army to film the training sequences.
- The song 'Kadhal Vandhale' was filmed in Ooty but set to look like a Swiss location.
- This was one of the few 1990s Tamil action films where the hero joins the army for personal, not patriotic, reasons.
- The movie's release was delayed by six months due to issues with the censor board over violent scenes.