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Sathriyan(1990)

4.7/10
Tamil156 mins

Sathriyan (1990) is a 156-minute Tamil film directed by K. Subhash. Starring Vijayakanth. With an audience rating of 4.7/10, Sathriyan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1990.

Director:K. Subhash
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
17 October 1990
Director
K. Subhash
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 36m
GudVibe Rating
4.7/10

Storyline

An honest police officer's wife is killed in revenge after he helps put a local criminal in jail. Her death forces him to leave his job on the force.

A cop's justice costs him everything.

Film Details

4.7Rating
156Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date17 October 1990
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleசத்ரியன்
Also Known AsKshathriyan · Kshatriyudu

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengejusticecorruptionfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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4.7/10Rating

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • This was the first Tamil film to be shot extensively in Mauritius, giving it a unique visual appeal.
  • The film's climax was shot at the famous Auroville in Pondicherry, known for its experimental township concept.
  • Director K. Subash had previously worked as an assistant to director Manivannan before making his directorial debut with this movie.
  • Actress Ranjani, who played the female lead, was primarily known for her work in Malayalam cinema before this role.
  • The film's soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja includes a song that was reused from his earlier composition for a Telugu film.
  • It was released during a period when action films starring Vijayakanth were gaining major popularity in Tamil cinema.
  • The movie faced censorship challenges due to its violent scenes, leading to edits before release.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Sathriyan

Frequently Asked Questions