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Senathipathi(1996)

6.5/10
Tamil155 mins

Senathipathi (1996) is a 155-minute Tamil film directed by M. Rathnakumar. Starring Mohan Raman, Soundarya and Sukanya. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Senathipathi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1996.

Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
10 November 1996
Director
M. Rathnakumar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 35m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A man falls for the village head's daughter. His older brother is tasked with guarding her until her wedding, which creates a complicated situation for their romance.

Love blossoms, but his brother must guard her heart.

Film Details

6.5Rating
155Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date10 November 1996
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
lovefamilyrevengejustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Sethu' but was later changed to 'Senathipathi' before release.
  • This was one of the few films where actor Vijayakanth played a dual role as both hero and villain.
  • The movie's music was composed by Deva, who was known for his folk-inspired tunes in the 90s.
  • Actress Roja, who played the female lead, was a popular star in Telugu cinema before this Tamil film.
  • The story revolves around the traditional village custom of appointing a guardian for an unmarried girl.
  • Director M. Rathnakumar had previously worked mostly as an assistant director before this film.
  • The film did not perform well at the box office, unlike many other Vijayakanth movies from that era.

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