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Santhana Kaatru(1990)

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Santhana Kaatru (1990) is a Tamil film directed by Manivannan. Starring Vijayakanth, Gouthami and Disco Shanti.

Director:Manivannan
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 June 1990
Director
Manivannan
Language
Tamil
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Storyline

A decorated army officer's wife takes her own life after suffering terrible crimes. He sets out to hunt down the men responsible for her death.

A soldier's war begins at home.

Film Details

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Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date1 June 1990
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsSanthana Kaatru

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengejusticecorruptionfamily
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Sandhana Kaatru' translates to 'Evening Breeze', which contrasts sharply with its intense revenge plot.
  • Director Manivannan was known for his strong political and social themes, and this film critiques systemic corruption.
  • This was one of the earlier films where actor Vijayakanth played a military officer, a role type he became famous for.
  • The movie was released the same year as Vijayakanth's massive hit 'Periyanna', which overshadowed its box office performance.
  • The soundtrack by composer Ilaiyaraaja includes a famous melancholic song 'Poo Maalai Thottu' sung by K.J. Yesudas.
  • A subplot involves the exploitation of handloom weavers, reflecting real socio-economic issues in Tamil Nadu at the time.
  • The climax was noted for its raw action sequences, which were considered gritty and realistic for early 90s Tamil cinema.

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