Sakthi is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by R. Raghuraj, making his directorial debut. The film stars Vineeth and Yuvarani, with Nizhalgal Ravi, Vadivelu, Manorama, Sivakumar, Viji, Radhika and Vittal Rao playing supporting roles. The film, produced by K. T. Kunjumon, had musical score and soundtrack by popular advertising film composer R. Anandh, who had then debuted in cinema with the high budget Mohanlal-starrer Nirnayam. and was released on 10 January 1997.[1] The film bombed at the box-office.[2][3]

Sakthi
Title card
Directed byR. Raghuraj
Screenplay byR. Raghuraj
Story byK. T. Kunjumon
Produced byK. T. Kunjumon
Starring
CinematographyTirru
Edited byB. Lenin
V. T. Vijayan
Music byR. Anandh
Production
company
Gentleman Film International
Release date
  • 10 January 1997 (1997-01-10)
Running time
140 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

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In the past, the young Seethalakshmi became pregnant but she didn't reveal the father's identity. To punish her, the village chief Periya Ayya ordered her to live alone in a small hut and after the childbirth, he took her newborn son. Whereas, Dharmaraj and Varalakshmi got married. Periya Ayya then sent the baby to another village.

Years later, Sakthi returns to his village and becomes the manager of the village's temple. Sakthi thinks he is an orphan. Afterwards, Sakthi and Raani fall in love with each other. Soon, Varalakshmi's brother Sethupathi tries to rob the temple's costly things. On his first attempt, Sethupathi's henchmen fail because of Sakthi. The second time, he robs the temple's kalasha. He then traps the innocent Sakthi and Periya Ayya dismisses him. Sakthi finally discovers his parents' identities: Dharmaraj and Seethalakshmi. What transpires later forms the crux of the story.

Cast

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Production

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The film was shot at Pollachi.[4]

Soundtrack

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The soundtrack was composed by R. Anandh, with lyrics written by Vaali and Vairamuthu.[5][6]

Song Singer(s) Lyrics Duration
"Aaraaro Enbathu" P. Unni Krishnan Vairamuthu 3:03
"Achu Vellame" Gopal Rao, Swarnalatha 5:08
"Manamadurai" Mano, Swarnalatha 4:02
"Mutham Koduthal" Mano, Annupamaa 4:48
"Sakthi Sakthi" Kavita Krishnamurthy Vaali 2:35
"Yaana Yaana" Vadivelu Vairamuthu 4:50

References

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  1. ^ "Tamil Films". Gentleman Film KTK. Archived from the original on 2 May 2022. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
  2. ^ "sakthi ( 1997 )". Cinesouth. Archived from the original on 29 October 2006. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
  3. ^ "A-Z Continues..." INDOlink. Archived from the original on 24 April 2013. Retrieved 10 March 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  4. ^ Sebastian, Shevlin (7 March 2018). "Location Diaries: Candid shots and close shaves". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 30 April 2022. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
  5. ^ "sakthi Tamil Film audio cassette By R .Anand". Banumass. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Sakthi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP". Apple Music. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
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