Pudhiya Sarithiram(1990)
Pudhiya Sarithiram is a 1990 Tamil-language romantic action drama directed by Muruganandam. The film stars Ramki, Ramya Krishnan, Nassar, and Senthil in key roles. It follows Raja, a young businessman whose family is murdered by a powerful landlord. Raja seeks revenge while finding love with Priya, a woman who shares his pain. The film features a soundtrack composed by Vidyasagar and was produced by V. Mohan under Kalaikkan Combines. It was released theatrically in India with a U certificate and a runtime of 168 minutes. The film is known for its emotional story and action sequences typical of early 1990s Tamil cinema.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 December 1990
- Director
- K. N. Muruganandam
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 48m 0
Storyline
A kind young man named Raja loses his mother and sister to a cruel landlord's attack. He escapes and meets Priya, a woman who helps him heal. Together, they plan revenge against the landlord and a traitorous friend. Raja must fight his way through goons and betrayal to bring justice.
“Revenge is a new history”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Pudhiya Sarithiram
Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Janagaraj (17 films together), Nassar & Vidyasagar (16 films together), Nassar & Ramya Krishnan (15 films together), Senthil & Janagaraj (15 films together), Nassar & Senthil (13 films together), and Ramki & Senthil (13 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Pudhiya Sarithiram' translates to 'New History', reflecting its fresh take on the action-romance genre.
- Director Muruganandam was a former assistant to veteran director A. Jagannathan, and this was his directorial debut.
- The movie features a cameo appearance by popular comedian Goundamani, known for his sharp wit and timing.
- It was shot extensively in and around Madras (now Chennai), capturing the city's late 1980s urban landscape.
- The soundtrack by composer Shankar-Ganesh includes a hit song picturised on the lead pair at a famous beach location.
- Despite being an action film, it heavily relied on family drama elements to appeal to a broader audience.
- The film's release coincided with a period of many debutant directors in Tamil cinema, making it part of a larger trend.