
Sathriyan(1990)
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
Your Rating
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
Actor-Composer50 films →
Actor-Composer32 films →
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Actor-Actor3 films →
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Director-Composer2 films →
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