
Sathya Vakku(1990)
Sathya Vakku (transl. True promise) is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by R. Aravindraj. The film stars Prabhu, Shobana, and Ramya Krishnan in lead roles. The story follows a man who swears to protect his murdered friend's family from a vengeful gangster. The film is set in a small town where corruption and violence are rampant. It relies on low-light photography and suspense sequences to build tension. The background score by Gyan Varma adds to the high-energy action. The film was released on 23 November 1990 under the banner Commercial Art Creations.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 23 November 1990
- Director
- Arvindraj
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A man makes a deathbed promise to his best friend. He must protect the friend's family from a ruthless gangster. The gangster wants them dead to hide a dark secret. The man fights alone against overwhelming odds. He risks everything to keep his word.
“A promise is a promise”

