Vishnu(1995)
Vishnu is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar. The film stars Vijay in the lead role, with Sanghavi and Jaishankar in supporting roles. The story follows Vishnu, a young man who escapes his overprotective father's home and starts a new life under a false identity. He falls in love with a village girl and uncovers a deadly secret linking his father to a grieving estate owner. The film is notable for being one of Vijay's early commercial successes. It was released on 17 August 1995 and became a super hit at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, SonyLiv
- Theatrical Release
- 17 August 1995
- Director
- S. A. Chandrasekhar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 6.0/10
Storyline
A wealthy businessman keeps his son Vishnu hidden from the world. Vishnu escapes and takes on a new identity. He falls in love and finds a new family. But a dark secret from the past threatens to destroy everything. Vishnu must uncover the truth before it is too late.
“Freedom comes with a price.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Vishnu
Cast reunions in this film: Senthil & Deva (39 films together), Senthil & S. S. Chandran (18 films together), Thalaivasal Vijay & Deva (15 films together), Vijay & S. A. Chandrasekhar (13 films together), Vijay & Deva (13 films together), and Deva & Sanghavi (11 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title role was initially offered to actor Arjun, but he declined, leading to newcomer Vijay's casting.
- This was the first time director S. A. Chandrasekhar worked with his son, actor Vijay, launching Vijay's leading man career.
- The movie's plot involving an adoption and a murder request drew comparisons to older Tamil melodramas of the 1970s.
- Actress Simran made her Tamil cinema debut with this film, though her role was relatively small.
- The soundtrack by Sirpy became popular, with the song 'Poonkatta' remaining a notable early hit for Vijay.
- Despite being a launch vehicle for Vijay, the film had a moderate box office run and did not become a major hit.
- The climax and father-son conflict themes set a pattern for many of Vijay's subsequent action dramas.