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	==Plot==		==Plot==
	Sivakasi ~~([[Vijay (actor)\|Vijay]])~~ is a mechanic known for keeping rowdies in check. One day he chastises a jeweler's daughter, Hema ~~([[Asin]])~~, for wearing "skimpy clothing." After she instigates a false case against him, he humiliates her father by declaring his love for her at a wedding. In response, Hema claims he caused her sister's suicide. , during which she declares her love. Doubting her, Sivakasi tells her to spend the night with him, but when she arrives at his house, her brothers take her back home. Fearing her death, Sivakasi recognizes his mistake and ensures her safety. Her father gives his blessing to the match.		Sivakasi is a mechanic known for keeping rowdies in check. One day he chastises a jeweler's daughter, Hema, for wearing "skimpy clothing." After she instigates a false case against him, he humiliates her father by declaring his love for her at a wedding. In response, Hema claims he caused her sister's suicide. , during which she declares her love. Doubting her, Sivakasi tells her to spend the night with him, but when she arrives at his house, her brothers take her back home. Fearing her death, Sivakasi recognizes his mistake and ensures her safety. Her father gives his blessing to the match.

	Hema's brothers visit and remark that his current income is not enough to support Hema, causing him to throw them out of the house. Hema confronts Sivakasi, remarking he couldn't understand siblings as he was an orphan. Sivakasi reveals his real name, Muthappa, and that he was falsely blamed for setting off crackers near a possessed dancer 15 years earlier, a crime done by his brother Udhayappan ~~([[Prakash Raj]])~~. Hema berates him for ignoring his parents' love and declares they will marry only with his family's request.		Hema's brothers visit and remark that his current income is not enough to support Hema, causing him to throw them out of the house. Hema confronts Sivakasi, remarking he couldn't understand siblings as he was an orphan. Sivakasi reveals his real name, Muthappa, and that he was falsely blamed for setting off crackers near a possessed dancer 15 years earlier, a crime done by his brother Udhayappan. Hema berates him for ignoring his parents' love and declares they will marry only with his family's request.

	Sivakasi returns to his native and discovers Udhayappan is now an MLA due to his mother-in-law Moolimungari's influence. His mother works as a servant in her own house and is unable to recognize him. Her sister operates a roadside stall in a nearby village in utter penury with her husband and child. Sivakasi decides to improve their lot anonymously. One of his few confidants tells how his father died when Udhayappan claimed his mother had affairs. Enraged, Sivakasi beats Udhayappan and his men, claiming to be the husband of a woman he raped, and is paid 1 million rupees for her false suicide note. The next day, when Udhayappan tries to sell ancestral property, Sivakasi reminds the buyers of Muthappa and how, without his signature, the sale is illegal. To avoid this, Udhayappan dresses a false body to look like Muthappa, but Sivakasi inserts a note saying his share of the property should be donated. The note is found valid and Udhayappan reveals his deception.		Sivakasi returns to his native and discovers Udhayappan is now an MLA due to his mother-in-law Moolimungari's influence. His mother works as a servant in her own house and is unable to recognize him. Her sister operates a roadside stall in a nearby village in utter penury with her husband and child. Sivakasi decides to improve their lot anonymously. One of his few confidants tells how his father died when Udhayappan claimed his mother had affairs. Enraged, Sivakasi beats Udhayappan and his men, claiming to be the husband of a woman he raped, and is paid 1 million rupees for her false suicide note. The next day, when Udhayappan tries to sell ancestral property, Sivakasi reminds the buyers of Muthappa and how, without his signature, the sale is illegal. To avoid this, Udhayappan dresses a false body to look like Muthappa, but Sivakasi inserts a note saying his share of the property should be donated. The note is found valid and Udhayappan reveals his deception.
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	* [[Asin]] as Hema, Muthappa's (Sivakasi) love interest		* [[Asin]] as Hema, Muthappa's (Sivakasi) love interest
	* [[Prakash Raj]] as Udayappa (Muthappa's elder brother)		* [[Prakash Raj]] as Udayappa (Muthappa's elder brother)
	* [[Geetha (actress)\|Geetha]] as Udayappa and Muthappa's mother		* [[Geetha (actress)\|Geetha]] as Thangam, Udayappa and Muthappa's mother
	* [[Lakshana (actress)\|Lakshana]] as Vairam (Udayappa and Muthappa's sister)		* [[Lakshana (actress)\|Lakshana]] as Vairam (Udayappa and Muthappa's sister)
	* [[Telangana Shakuntala\|Shakuntala]] as Mulli Mungaari (Udayappa's mother-in-law)<ref>{{cite AV media \| people=Perarasu (Director) \| date=November 1, 2005 \| title=Sivakasi \| trans-title = \| medium=Motion picture\| location=\| publisher=}}</ref>		* [[Telangana Shakuntala\|Shakuntala]] as Mulli Mungaari (Udayappa's mother-in-law)<ref>{{cite AV media \| people=Perarasu (Director) \| date=November 1, 2005 \| title=Sivakasi \| trans-title = \| medium=Motion picture\| location=\| publisher=}}</ref>
	* [[Rajesh (actor)\|Rajesh]] as Udayappa and Muthappa's father		* [[Rajesh (actor)\|Rajesh]] as Meiyappa, Udayappa and Muthappa's father
	* [[Saranya Ponvannan]] as Kayalvizhi (Udayappa's wife)		* [[Saranya Ponvannan]] as Kayalvizhi (Udayappa's wife)
	* [[Venkat Prabhu]] as Ramalingam (Vairam's husband, Udayappa and Muthappa's brother-in-law)		* [[Venkat Prabhu]] as Ramalingam (Vairam's husband, Udayappa and Muthappa's brother-in-law)
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	~~Soundtrack~~ was composed by [[Srikanth Deva]] ~~was well received by the audience~~. But Srikanth Deva was only able to composed the songs as he was composing for his ongoing project, [[Aacharya]]. Hence, the background score was composed by his father, [[Deva (composer)\|Deva]]. All ~~Lyrics~~ were penned by [[Perarasu]].<ref>{{Citation\|last=Array\|title=Sivakasi - All Songs - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn\|url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/sivakasi/npbIEK5hcHs_\|access-date=2019-12-28}}</ref>		The soundtrack was composed by [[Srikanth Deva]]. But Srikanth Deva was only able to composed the songs as he was composing for his ongoing project, [[Aacharya]]. Hence, the background score was composed by his father, [[Deva (composer)\|Deva]]. All lyrics were penned by [[Perarasu]].<ref>{{Citation\|last=Array\|title=Sivakasi - All Songs - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn\|url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/sivakasi/npbIEK5hcHs_\|access-date=2019-12-28}}</ref>

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	The film released on 1 November 2005. The satellite rights of the film were secured by [[Jaya TV]]. The film was given a [[U certificate (India)\|U certificate]] by the [[Central Board of Film Certification\|Censor Board]], with "three dialogue cuts".<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/6-days-for-fireworks-news-tamil-kkfvyKhjfeb.html \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140317044050/http://www.sify.com/movies/6-days-for-fireworks-news-tamil-kkfvyKhjfeb.html \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=17 March 2014 \|title=6 days for fireworks! \|publisher=Sify.com \|date=26 October 2005 \|accessdate=30 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=13980624&cid=2408 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930223444/http://sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=13980624&cid=2408 \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=30 September 2007 \|title=Welcome to \|publisher=Sify.com \|date=20 January 2007 \|accessdate=30 May 2012}}</ref>		The film released on 1 November 2005. The satellite rights of the film were secured by [[Jaya TV]]. The film was given a [[U certificate (India)\|U certificate]] by the [[Central Board of Film Certification\|Censor Board]], with "three dialogue cuts".<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/6-days-for-fireworks-news-tamil-kkfvyKhjfeb.html \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140317044050/http://www.sify.com/movies/6-days-for-fireworks-news-tamil-kkfvyKhjfeb.html \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=17 March 2014 \|title=6 days for fireworks! \|publisher=Sify.com \|date=26 October 2005 \|accessdate=30 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=13980624&cid=2408 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930223444/http://sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=13980624&cid=2408 \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=30 September 2007 \|title=Welcome to \|publisher=Sify.com \|date=20 January 2007 \|accessdate=30 May 2012}}</ref>

	Indiaglitz wrote: "Sivakasi is one among the long line of formulaic masala mass entertainers that Vijay is now known to dish out. In Perarasu, Vijay has got a director who understands the hero as well as his fans".<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/7498.html \|title=Sivakasi Tamil Movie Review – cinema preview stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes \|publisher=IndiaGlitz \|date=3 November 2005 \|accessdate=30 May 2012}}</ref> Behindwoods wrote: "The movie is worth seeing as it includes sentiment and entertainment. It is an action paired entertainer and worth considering".<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Reviews/reviews1/sivakasi/tamil-movie-review-sivakasi.html \|title=Tamil movie review : Sivakasi \|publisher=Behindwoods.com \|accessdate=30 May 2012}}</ref> Sify wrote: "This FORMULA had worked well for director Perarasu and Vijay in Tirupachi and now the team has re-worked it. This time, however, it will test your patience as it is not meant for the class audience or those seeking quality entertainment. Perarasu and Vijay believe only in catering to the mass audience who want their dose of unpretentious masala mix".<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/sivakasi-review-tamil-13975906.html \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131222221222/http://www.sify.com/movies/sivakasi-review-tamil-13975906.html \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=22 December 2013 \|title=Movie Review:Sivakasi \|publisher=Sify.com \|accessdate=30 May 2012}}</ref>		Indiaglitz wrote: "Sivakasi is one among the long line of formulaic masala mass entertainers that Vijay is now known to dish out. In Perarasu, Vijay has got a director who understands the hero as well as his fans".<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/7498.html \|title=Sivakasi Tamil Movie Review – cinema preview stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes \|publisher=IndiaGlitz \|date=3 November 2005 \|accessdate=30 May 2012}}</ref> Behindwoods wrote: "The movie is worth seeing as it includes sentiment and entertainment. It is an action paired entertainer and worth considering".<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Reviews/reviews1/sivakasi/tamil-movie-review-sivakasi.html \|title=Tamil movie review : Sivakasi \|publisher=Behindwoods.com \|accessdate=30 May 2012}}</ref> Sify wrote: "This FORMULA had worked well for director Perarasu and Vijay in Tirupachi and now the team has re-worked it. This time, however, it will test your patience as it is not meant for the class audience or those seeking quality entertainment. Perarasu and Vijay believe only in catering to the mass audience who want their dose of unpretentious masala mix".<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/sivakasi-review-tamil-13975906.html \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131222221222/http://www.sify.com/movies/sivakasi-review-tamil-13975906.html \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=22 December 2013 \|title=Movie Review:Sivakasi \|publisher=Sify.com \|accessdate=30 May 2012}}</ref>. The Film ran 175 Days in Theatres.

	==Remakes==		==Remakes==

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{{Infobox film
| name = Sivakasi
| image = Sivakasi poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Perarasu]]
| writer = [[Perarasu]]
| screenplay =
| story =
| based_on =
| starring = [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]]<br />[[Asin]]<br />[[Prakash Raj]]
| producer = [[A.M. Rathnam]]
| narrator =
| music = [[Srikanth Deva]] (Songs) <br> [[Deva (composer)|Deva]] (Background Scores)
| cinematography = [[Sekhar V. Joseph]]
| editing = V. Jaishankar
| released = 1 November 2005
| studio = [[A.M. Rathnam|Sri Surya Movies]]
| distributor = [[A.M. Rathnam|Sri Surya Movies Release]]
| runtime = 175 minutes
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}

'''''Sivakasi''''' is a 2005 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action drama film]] written and directed by [[Perarasu]], starring [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], [[Asin]] and [[Prakash Raj]]. The film's music is composed by [[Srikanth Deva]], while the background score was composed by his father [[Deva (composer)|Deva]]. The film was released during [[Diwali]] [[2005]], and received positive reviews from the critics and performed well at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indianmoviestats.com/|title=IndianMovieStats|website=www.indianmoviestats.com|access-date=2019-12-28}}</ref> In 2007, the film was remade in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] and [[Cinema of West Bengal|Bengali]].<ref name="Remake">{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/07/11/stories/2008071150361600.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080715134510/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/07/11/stories/2008071150361600.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=15 July 2008 | location=Chennai, India | work=[[The Hindu]] | title=Grillmill | date=11 July 2008}}</ref>

==Plot==
Sivakasi ([[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]]) is a mechanic known for keeping rowdies in check. One day he chastises a jeweler's daughter, Hema ([[Asin]]), for wearing "skimpy clothing." After she instigates a false case against him, he humiliates her father by declaring his love for her at a wedding. In response, Hema claims he caused her sister's suicide. , during which she declares her love. Doubting her, Sivakasi tells her to spend the night with him, but when she arrives at his house, her brothers take her back home. Fearing her death, Sivakasi recognizes his mistake and ensures her safety. Her father gives his blessing to the match.

Hema's brothers visit and remark that his current income is not enough to support Hema, causing him to throw them out of the house. Hema confronts Sivakasi, remarking he couldn't understand siblings as he was an orphan. Sivakasi reveals his real name, Muthappa, and that he was falsely blamed for setting off crackers near a possessed dancer 15 years earlier, a crime done by his brother Udhayappan ([[Prakash Raj]]). Hema berates him for ignoring his parents' love and declares they will marry only with his family's request.

Sivakasi returns to his native and discovers Udhayappan is now an MLA due to his mother-in-law Moolimungari's influence. His mother works as a servant in her own house and is unable to recognize him. Her sister operates a roadside stall in a nearby village in utter penury with her husband and child. Sivakasi decides to improve their lot anonymously. One of his few confidants tells how his father died when Udhayappan claimed his mother had affairs. Enraged, Sivakasi beats Udhayappan and his men, claiming to be the husband of a woman he raped, and is paid 1 million rupees for her false suicide note. The next day, when Udhayappan tries to sell ancestral property, Sivakasi reminds the buyers of Muthappa and how, without his signature, the sale is illegal. To avoid this, Udhayappan dresses a false body to look like Muthappa, but Sivakasi inserts a note saying his share of the property should be donated. The note is found valid and Udhayappan reveals his deception.

Later Udhayappan registers his MLA candidacy but finds Vairam contesting, supported by Sivakasi's money. The villagers see Sivakasi as an outsider, but he brings doubles of film stars to canvass for Vairam. Udhayappan brings the real Nayanthara, but Sivakasi makes her unintentionally support Vairam. Udhayappan, furious about Sivakasi, is visited by Hema and Sivakasi's friends who are looking for him.

Udhayappan goes to Sivakasi's house thinking he knows his identity. It is revealed that Hema lied that Muthappa and Sivakasi are friends. He threatens to kill their mother, and although Sivakasi burns his palms, he and Vairam decide to leave. At night, Vairam sees her husband getting kidnapped by someone who she thinks is Udhayappan, although it is Sivakasi in truth. When Vairam confronts her confused elder brother, he hits her, gaining her sympathy votes. Sivakasi fakes a threat by Udhayappan towards Vairam, resulting in Udhayappan's men attacking villagers. The people turn against him and Moolimungari, who is covered in cow dung for making Udhyappan an MLA. She threatens Udhayappan if he fails to be re-elected.

Udhayappan plans to kill his wife and frame Sivakasi to gain votes, but Sivakasi saves her. Sivakasi secretly burns a body with Vairam's husband's chain, making everyone think Udhayappan killed him. The people riot outside his house. Sivakasi calls him, saying he can have Vairam's husband back, but must hand over all ancestral property to her. Udhayappan signs it, thinking Muthappa can't sign, and finds one of his men.

Vairam wins the election and property, and she and her mother regain their old state. Sivakasi releases Vairam's husband and Udhayappan's wife. Udhayappan hears Muthappa has arrived, who is revealed to Vairam and her mother to be Sivakasi. An angry Moolimungari decides to kill Udhayappan, who decides to kill his brother. Moolimungari's men arrive and are about to kill Udhayappan, when their mother asks Muthappa to save him. Sivakasi rescues Udhayappan, who begs forgiveness for his actions and reunites with his wife. Muthappa and Hema are then married.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] as Muthappa (Sivakasi)
* [[Asin]] as Hema, Muthappa's (Sivakasi) love interest
* [[Prakash Raj]] as Udayappa (Muthappa's elder brother)
* [[Geetha (actress)|Geetha]] as Udayappa and Muthappa's mother
* [[Lakshana (actress)|Lakshana]] as Vairam (Udayappa and Muthappa's sister)
* [[Telangana Shakuntala|Shakuntala]] as Mulli Mungaari (Udayappa's mother-in-law)<ref>{{cite AV media | people=Perarasu (Director) | date=November 1, 2005 | title=Sivakasi | trans-title = | medium=Motion picture| location=| publisher=}}</ref>
* [[Rajesh (actor)|Rajesh]] as Udayappa and Muthappa's father
* [[Saranya Ponvannan]] as Kayalvizhi (Udayappa's wife)
* [[Venkat Prabhu]] as Ramalingam (Vairam's husband, Udayappa and Muthappa's brother-in-law)
* [[Venba (actress)|Venba]] as Dhivya (Ramalingam and Vairam's daughter)
* [[Devan (actor)|Devan]] as Rathnavelu (Hema's Father)
* Bobby as Pallakku Pandi
* [[M. S. Bhaskar]] as Venky (Muthappa's friend & lawyer)
* [[Chitti Babu (actor)|Chitti Babu]] as Mamoi (Muthappa's friend)
* [[M. J. Shriram]] as Muthappa's friend
* [[Vaiyapuri]] as Muthappa's childhood friend
* [[Scissor Manohar]] as Muthappa's childhood friend
* [[Velmurugan]] as Muthappa's childhood friend
* [[Ganesh Babu]] as Muthappa's childhood friend
* Jayamani as Udayappa's henchman
* [[Bosskey]] as Leo
* [[Ganja Karuppu]] as Udayappa's sidekick
* [[Theni Kunjarammal]] as Villager
* [[Periya Karuppu Thevar]] as Villager
* Vichu as College professor
* Pattinapakkam Jayaram as Udayappa's henchman
* Chaplin Balu as Fraud
* Thenali as Fraud
* Bava Lakshmanan as Police inspector
* Bharath as Dinesh, Hema's collegemate
* Emey as Police inspector
* [[Nayanthara]] as herself (special appearance in the song "Kodambakam Area")
* [[Srikanth Deva]] as himself (Special appearance)
* Ashok Raja (Special appearance in the song "Vada Vada Vada Vada")
* [[Perarasu]] as himself (special appearance)
{{colend}}

==Production==

After the success of ''[[Thirupaachi]]'', A. M. Rathnam called Perarasu to make a film with Vijay re-uniting with him for second time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/13945.html |title=FIR on Vijay's Sivakasi – Tamil Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=29 March 2005 |accessdate=30 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/News/14-3-05/vijay_new.htm |title=Vijay's Sivakasi |publisher=Behindwoods |date=14 March 2005 |accessdate=30 May 2012}}</ref> ''Sivakasi'' was Perarasu's second collaboration with Vijay after ''[[Thirupaachi]]'' and producer Rathnam's third film with Vijay after ''[[Kushi (2000 film)|Kushi]]'' (2000) and ''[[Ghilli]]'' (2004).

Mallika Sherawat was reported to be heroine<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/News/29-3-05/mallika_tamil.htm |title=Mallika Sherawat pairs with Vijay |publisher=Behindwoods |date=29 March 2005 |accessdate=30 May 2012}}</ref> instead role went to Asin.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/News/News31/29-9-05e/tamil-movies-news-asin.html |title=Tamil movies : Asin is a generous paymaster for her entourage |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=29 September 2005 |accessdate=30 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/News/30-5-05/sivakasi.htm |title=Sivakasi News |publisher=Behindwoods |date=30 May 2005 |accessdate=30 May 2012}}</ref> Sridevika was originally offered the role of Vijay's sister<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/15110.html |title=Sridevika opts out of Sivakasi – Tamil Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=8 June 2005 |accessdate=30 May 2012}}</ref> but later went to Malayalam actress Lakshana.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/News/News39/05-12-05/tamil-movies-news-lakshana.html |title=Tamil movies : Sivakasi brings Lakshana more opportunities in Tamil |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=5 December 2005 |accessdate=30 May 2012}}</ref> Simran was initially approached for [[item number]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/News/25-4-05/sivagasi_titbits.htm|title=Behindwoods : Sivagasi tit bits|website=www.behindwoods.com|access-date=2019-12-28}}</ref> after her rejection, Nayanthara agreed to replace Simran due to the persuasion of Vijay.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/News/News36/3-11-05/tamil-movies-news-nayantara.html |title=Tamil movies : Nayantara defends her item number in Sivakasi |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=3 November 2005 |accessdate=30 May 2012}}</ref> Geetha was selected to play as Vijay's mother.<ref name="indiaglitz1">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/14752.html |title=Geetha is to play Vijay's mother – Tamil Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=18 May 2005 |accessdate=30 May 2012}}</ref>

Art director G. K. created the sets of T. Nagar with the sum of Rs. 12.0 million,<ref name="indiaglitz1"/> one of the traditional Mylapore look complete with tall temple gopurams and Teppakulam and another of vintage Triplicane aura with mosques.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/News/News27/27-8-05/tamil-movies-news-vijay.html |title=Sets of Vijay's Sivakasi make news once again |publisher=Behindwoods |date=27 August 2005 |accessdate=30 May 2012}}</ref> There were reports that Vijay would perform dual roles but later proved false.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/News/2-5-05/vijay_sivakasi.htm |title=Vijay's first Duel Role |publisher=Behindwoods |date=2 May 2005 |accessdate=30 May 2012}}</ref> {{formatnum:120000}} feet of rolls has been used to shoot the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/News/News31/29-9-05e/tamil-movies-news-sivakasi.html |title=Tamil movies : Sivakasi has consumed more film than any other recent movie |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=29 September 2005 |accessdate=30 May 2012}}</ref> The first schedule was completed in Chennai and the crew camped at Karaikudi for the second schedule, the third schedule was shot at Kushaldas Gardens with Vijay and Asin.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/News/News26/16-8-05/tamil-movies-news-vijy.html |title=Aamir Khan is a great co-star, says Kulkarni |publisher=Behindwoods |date=16 August 2005 |accessdate=30 May 2012}}</ref> [[Rocky Rajesh]] was doing the Stunt Master's job for Vijay's film Sivakasi. As Dharani wanted [[Rocky Rajesh]] to work for his Telugu film, he requested the director of Sivakasi, Perarasu to release him. Hence the climactic fight sequences were composed and finished in a short time by [[Thalapathy Dinesh]] of Chandramuki fame.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/News/News29/17-9-05/tamil-movies-news-vijay.html |title=Tamil movies : Stunt master replaced in Vijay's film |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=17 September 2005 |accessdate=30 May 2012}}</ref> Dubbing was held at Kalasa studios.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/News/News33/14-10-05/tamil-movies-news-sivakasi.html |title=Tamil movies : Sivakasi DTS mixing is on at Kalasa Studio |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=14 October 2005 |accessdate=30 May 2012}}</ref>

==Music==

{{Infobox album
| name = Sivakasi
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Srikanth Deva]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 2005
| recorded = 2005
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Soundtrack]]
| length = 29:46
| label = Five Star Audio
| producer = [[Srikanth Deva]]
| prev_title = [[Chanakya (2005 film)|Chanakya]]
| prev_year = 2005
| next_title = [[Bambara Kannaley]]
| next_year = 2005
}}

Soundtrack was composed by [[Srikanth Deva]] was well received by the audience. But Srikanth Deva was only able to composed the songs as he was composing for his ongoing project, [[Aacharya]]. Hence, the background score was composed by his father, [[Deva (composer)|Deva]]. All Lyrics were penned by [[Perarasu]].<ref>{{Citation|last=Array|title=Sivakasi - All Songs - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn|url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/sivakasi/npbIEK5hcHs_|access-date=2019-12-28}}</ref>

{{tracklist
| headline = Track list
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 29:46
| title1 = Idhu Enna
| extra1 = [[Harish Raghavendra]], [[Tanvi Shah]], [[Uma Ramanan]]
| length1 = 4:58
| title2 = Kodambakam Area
| extra2 = [[Tippu (singer)|Tippu]], [[M. Jayachandran]] [[Suchitra]], [[Shoba Chandrasekhar]]
| length2 = 5:31
| title3 = Vada Vada Vada Vada
| extra3 = [[Shankar Mahadevan]]
| length3 = 5:24
| title4 = Ada Ennaatha
| extra4 = [[Anuradha Sriram]], [[Udit Narayan]]
| length4 = 4:43
| title5 = Deepavali
| extra5 = [[KK (singer)|KK]], [[Vasundhara Das]]
| length5 = 4:37
| title6 = En Deivathukke
| extra6 = Mukesh
| length6 = 4:33
}}

==Release & reception==

The film released on 1 November 2005. The satellite rights of the film were secured by [[Jaya TV]]. The film was given a [[U certificate (India)|U certificate]] by the [[Central Board of Film Certification|Censor Board]], with "three dialogue cuts".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/6-days-for-fireworks-news-tamil-kkfvyKhjfeb.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140317044050/http://www.sify.com/movies/6-days-for-fireworks-news-tamil-kkfvyKhjfeb.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=17 March 2014 |title=6 days for fireworks! |publisher=Sify.com |date=26 October 2005 |accessdate=30 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=13980624&cid=2408 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930223444/http://sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=13980624&cid=2408 |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 September 2007 |title=Welcome to |publisher=Sify.com |date=20 January 2007 |accessdate=30 May 2012}}</ref>

Indiaglitz wrote: "Sivakasi is one among the long line of formulaic masala mass entertainers that Vijay is now known to dish out. In Perarasu, Vijay has got a director who understands the hero as well as his fans".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/7498.html |title=Sivakasi Tamil Movie Review – cinema preview stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=3 November 2005 |accessdate=30 May 2012}}</ref> Behindwoods wrote: "The movie is worth seeing as it includes sentiment and entertainment. It is an action paired entertainer and worth considering".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Reviews/reviews1/sivakasi/tamil-movie-review-sivakasi.html |title=Tamil movie review : Sivakasi |publisher=Behindwoods.com |accessdate=30 May 2012}}</ref> Sify wrote: "This FORMULA had worked well for director Perarasu and Vijay in Tirupachi and now the team has re-worked it. This time, however, it will test your patience as it is not meant for the class audience or those seeking quality entertainment. Perarasu and Vijay believe only in catering to the mass audience who want their dose of unpretentious masala mix".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/sivakasi-review-tamil-13975906.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131222221222/http://www.sify.com/movies/sivakasi-review-tamil-13975906.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=22 December 2013 |title=Movie Review:Sivakasi |publisher=Sify.com |accessdate=30 May 2012}}</ref>

==Remakes==
''Sivakasi'' was remade into Telugu as ''[[Vijayadasami (film)|Vijayadasami]]'' in the year 2007. It was also remade into Bengali as ''[[Aamar Pratigya]]'' in the year 2008.<ref name="Remake" />

==References==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|0455767|Sivakasi}}
{{Perarasu}}

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