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Sathiya Sothanai(2023)

6.5/10
Tamil109 mins

Pradeep, a gullible simpleton who spots a dead body in a remote location and decides to hand over the person’s gold chain and mobile to the cops. This noble gesture lands him in trouble and it’s up to him to save himself from facing the repercussions.

Mood:
funnysuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Sony LIV, Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play, YuppTV, JioTV
Theatrical Release
21 July 2023
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 49m
Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A kind but naive man finds a dead body in an isolated place. He tries to do the right thing by turning in the victim's belongings to the police. This good deed backfires, and he must now clear his name and escape the serious trouble it causes.

A good deed turns into a dangerous trap.

Film Details

6.5Rating
109Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date21 July 2023
Also Known AsSathya Sothanai · Sathiya Sodhanai · Sathya Sodhanai

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysuspensefulemotional
Themes
corruptionjusticesurvivalidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's director Suresh Sangaiah previously worked as an associate director for filmmaker Vetrimaaran.
  • Actor Rajesh Balachandiran, who plays a key role, is also a popular Tamil theatre artist and playwright.
  • The movie's plot is loosely inspired by real-life incidents where innocent people got entangled in crime cases.
  • Much of the filming took place in and around Chennai, using natural locations to create a realistic small-town feel.
  • The title 'Sathiya Sothanai' translates to 'Truth is Trouble,' which directly reflects the film's central theme.
  • Composer Ghibran, known for experimental scores, provided the background music but did not compose songs for this film.
  • The movie had a limited theatrical release but gained more attention through its streaming platform availability.

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