Sakthivel
1994 film by K. S. Ravikumar
Sakthivel is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. The film stars Selva, Kanaka and Vijayakumar. Produced by M. Saravanan and M. Balasubramanian of AVM Productions, it was released on 14 April 1994 coinciding with Tamil New Year.
01Plot
Sakthivel is an honest head constable and has a daughter, Lalli. One day, he beats a politician's son. He is subsequently promoted as a Sub-inspector but he is transferred to a ruthless village. A feud between Pannaiyar and Chairman divides the village in half and every day many villagers die.
02Cast
- Selva as Vignesh
- Kanaka as Lallitha
- Vijayakumar as Sakthivel
- Jai Ganesh as Pannaiyar
- Rajeev as Chairman
- Manjula Vijayakumar as Lakshmi, Sakthivel's wife
- K. S. Ravikumar as Sangili Murugan
- Premi as Pannaiyar's wife
- Sabitha Anand as Chairman's wife
- Y. G. Mahendran
- Charle
- Vasu Vikram
- Kumarimuthu
- Vimalraj
- Bayilvan Ranganathan
- Idichapuli Selvaraj
- Pandu
- Ashok Raja
- Chitraguptan as Kandha
- Purushothaman as Poosari
- Dakshayini
03Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.
| Song | Singer(s) | Lyrics | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Chinna Chinna" | Sunanda | Mu. Metha | 4:33 |
| "Idi Idikuthu" | Mano, K. S. Chithra | Vaali | 4:54 |
| "Malliga Mottu" | Arunmozhi, Swarnalatha | Kamakodiyan | 5:06 |
| "Paatti Sutta" | Mano, K. S. Chithra | Vaali | 5:52 |
| "Pambu Ena Vembu Ena" | K. S. Chithra | 5:10 | |
| "Poda Pakkoda" | Mano, Y. G. Mahendran, Charle | 4:49 |
04Reception
Malini Mannath of The Indian Express wrote, "Ravikumar has woven a tale that may not be all exciting but is nevertheless neatly told." K. Vijiyan of New Sunday Times gave a positive review, saying that the film had good elements "a good story, meaningful dialogue, humour, good acting and drama".
Sources and credits
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