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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name = Garuda Saukiyama
| name           = Garuda Saukiyama
| image = Garuda Saukiyama.jpg
| image         = Garuda Saukiyama.jpg
| image_size =
| caption       = Theatrical release poster
| caption =
| director       = [[K. S. Prakash Rao]]
| director = [[K. S. Prakash Rao]]
| writer         = [[Vietnam Veedu Sundaram]]
| producer = T. S. Sethuraman
| producer      = T. S. Sethuraman
| writer = [[Vietnam Veedu Sundaram]]
| starring       = [[Sivaji Ganesan]]<br />[[Sujatha (actress)|Sujatha]]<br />[[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]]<br />[[Thiagarajan]]
| screenplay =
| starring = [[Sivaji Ganesan]]<br/>[[Sujatha (actress)|Sujatha]]<br/>[[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]]<br/>[[Thiagarajan]]
| music = [[M S Viswanathan]]
| cinematography = [[N. K. Viswanathan]]
| cinematography = [[N. K. Viswanathan]]
| editing = K. R. Krishnan
| editing       = K. R. Krishnan
| studio = Revathi Combines
| music          = [[M. S. Viswanathan]]
| distributor =
| studio         = Revathi Combines
| released = {{Film date|1982|02|27|df=y}}
| released       = {{Film date|1982|02|25|df=y}}
| country = [[India]]
| country       = India
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| language       = Tamil
}}
}}


'''''Garuda Saukiyama''''' ({{lang-en|Are you fine, Garuda?|italic=yes}}) is a [[Tamil films of 1982|1982]] [[Cinema of India|Indian]] [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film, directed by [[K. S. Prakash Rao]] and produced by T. S. Sethuraman. The film stars [[Sivaji Ganesan]], [[Sujatha (actress)|Sujatha]], [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] and [[Thiagarajan]] in lead roles. The film had musical score by [[M S Viswanathan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/movies/garuda-saukiyama.html|title=Garuda Saukiyama|access-date=2014-08-01|work=OneIndia}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://spicyonion.com/movie/garuda-sowkkiyama/|title=Garuda Saukiyama|access-date=2014-08-01|publisher=spicyonion.com}}</ref>
'''''Garuda Saukiyama''''' ({{translation|Are you fine, Garuda?}}) is a 1982 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[crime film]], directed by [[K. S. Prakash Rao]] and written by [[Vietnam Veedu Sundaram]]. The film stars [[Sivaji Ganesan]], [[Sujatha (actress)|Sujatha]], [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] and [[Thiagarajan]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=221-230 |url=http://nadigarthilagam.com/filmographyp23.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180319122129/http://nadigarthilagam.com/filmographyp23.htm |archive-date=19 March 2018 |access-date=12 June 2021 |website=nadigarthilagam.com}}</ref> It revolves around a petty criminal who eventually rises to become a feared don. The film was released on 25 February 1982, and became a [[box-office bomb]].
==Plot==
 
Deenadayalan ([[Sivaji Ganesan]]) is an orphan raised by Mary ([[Pandari Bai]]) who starts with petty crimes and moves on to larger crimes as he grows older. He takes Muthukrishnan ([[Thiagarajan]]) under his wing and eventually rises to become a feared, powerful don. Despite this, Deenadayalan has a strong sense of justice and is seen as a protector of the poor and underprivileged. His wife, Lakshmi ([[Sujatha (actress)|Sujatha]]), and daughter, Radha ([[Ambika (actress)|Ambika]]), are completely unaware of his illegal activities. But, as he faces betrayal from those close to him, his work begins to impact his family.
== Plot ==
==Cast==
{{More plot|date=April 2023}}
Mary reared Deenadayalan as an orphan. He begins with little offences and progresses to more serious offences as he grows older. He eventually becomes a don and presents himself to the public as a philanthropic businessman.
 
Muthukrishnan is taken under Deenadayalan's wing. Despite this, he has a strong sense of justice and is regarded as a protector of the poor and oppressed. His wife Lakshmi and daughter Radha have no idea about his unlawful operations. However, as he experiences treachery from people close to him, his work begins to have an influence on his family.
 
== Cast ==
*[[Sivaji Ganesan]] as Deenadayalan
*[[Sivaji Ganesan]] as Deenadayalan
*[[Sujatha (actress)|Sujatha]] as Lakshmi
*[[Sujatha (actress)|Sujatha]] as Lakshmi
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*[[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] as Mohan
*[[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] as Mohan
*[[Rajyalakshmi]] as Meena
*[[Rajyalakshmi]] as Meena
*MLA Thangaraj
*[[Sangili Murugan]] as Sathyanathan


== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
The soundtrack was composed by [[M. S. Viswanathan]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.psusheela.org/tam/tamil_sivaji_songs.php?ord=song |title=Garuda Sowkiyama  |website=www.psusheela.org |url-status=live|access-date=3 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://tamilsongslyrics123.com/listlyrics/38921 |title=Garuda Sowkiyama  |website=tamilsongslyrics123.com |url-status=live|access-date=3 April 2020}}</ref>
The soundtrack was composed by [[M. S. Viswanathan]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Garudaa Sowkyama Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by M S Viswanathan |url=https://mossymart.com/product/garudaa-sowkyama-tamil-film-ep-vinyl-record-by-m-s-viswanathan/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210612030140/https://mossymart.com/product/garudaa-sowkyama-tamil-film-ep-vinyl-record-by-m-s-viswanathan/ |archive-date=12 June 2021 |access-date=12 June 2021 |website=Mossymart}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
 
! No. !! Song !! Singers !! Lyrics !! Length
{{Track listing
|-
| headline = Track listing
| 1 || "Sandana Malarin Sundara Vadivil" ||[[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]]|| [[Vairamuthu]] || 04:15
| extra_column = Singer(s)
|-
| title1 = Sandana Malarin Sundara Vadivil
| 2 || "Mottu Vitta Vasanai" ||[[P. Jayachandran]], [[S. Janaki]]|| Vairamuthu || 04:35
| lyrics1 = [[Alangudi Somu]]
|-
| extra1 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]]
| 3 || "Muthu Rathina Chithiram" ||S. Janaki|| [[Alangudi Somu]] || 04:30
| length1 = 4:15
|-
| title2 = Mottu Vitta Vasanai
| 4 || "Geethai Solla Kannan" ||[[T. M. Soundararajan]]|| Alangudi Somu || 04:11
| lyrics2 = [[Vairamuthu]]
|}
| extra2 = [[P. Jayachandran]], [[S. Janaki]]
| length2 = 4:35
| title3 = Muthu Rathina Chithiram
| lyrics3 = Alangudi Somu
| extra3 = S. Janaki
| length3 = 4:30
| title4 = Geethai Solla Kannan
| lyrics4 = Alangudi Somu
| extra4 = [[T. M. Soundararajan]]
| length4 = 4:11
| total_length = 17:31
}}
 
== Release and reception ==
''Garuda Saukiyama'' was released on 25 February 1982.<ref>{{Cite web |title=நடிகர் திலகம் சிவாஜி கணேசன் அவர்கள் நடித்த படங்களின் பட்டியல் |url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/sivaji-2.asp |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160814054109/http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/sivaji-2.asp |archive-date=14 August 2016 |access-date=21 April 2023 |website=[[Lakshman Sruthi]] |language=ta}}</ref> Thiraignani of ''[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]]'' negatively reviewed the film, criticising its similarities to ''[[The Godfather]]'' (1972).<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=திரைஞானி |date=14 March 1982 |title=கருடா சௌக்கியமா? |url=https://archive.org/details/kalki1982-03-14/page/n59/mode/2up |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230421071626/https://archive.org/details/kalki1982-03-14/page/n59/mode/2up |archive-date=21 April 2023 |access-date=21 April 2023 |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |page=59 |language=ta |via=[[Internet Archive]]}}</ref> The film became a [[box-office bomb]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Krishnaswamy |first=N. |date=23 October 1987 |title=Authentic |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=vzY-6mMDyDUC&dat=19871023&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |access-date=15 March 2022 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |pages=5 |via=[[Google News Archive]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


==References==
== References ==
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==External links==
== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|0254349}}
* {{IMDb title|0254349}}
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKA_-j-UaG8 Full movie] in YouTube


[[Category:1982 Indian films]]
[[Category:1982 Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:1982 crime films]]
[[Category:1982 films]]
[[Category:1982 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Films directed by K. S. Prakash Rao]]
[[Category:Films scored by M. S. Viswanathan]]
[[Category:Films scored by M. S. Viswanathan]]
[[Category:1980s Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:Films with screenplays by Vietnam Veedu Sundaram]]
[[Category:Films directed by K. S. Prakash Rao]]
[[Category:Indian crime films]]
 
[[Category:Tamil-language Indian films]]
 
{{1980s-Tamil-film-stub}}

Latest revision as of 10:47, 3 March 2026

Garuda Saukiyama
Theatrical release poster
Directed byK. S. Prakash Rao
Produced byT. S. Sethuraman
Written byVietnam Veedu Sundaram
StarringSivaji Ganesan
Sujatha
Mohan
Thiagarajan
Music byM. S. Viswanathan
CinematographyN. K. Viswanathan
Edited byK. R. Krishnan
Production
company
Revathi Combines
Release date
  • 25 February 1982 (1982-02-25)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Garuda Saukiyama (transl. Are you fine, Garuda?) is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language crime film, directed by K. S. Prakash Rao and written by Vietnam Veedu Sundaram. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sujatha, Mohan and Thiagarajan.[1] It revolves around a petty criminal who eventually rises to become a feared don. The film was released on 25 February 1982, and became a box-office bomb.

Plot[edit | edit source]

Mary reared Deenadayalan as an orphan. He begins with little offences and progresses to more serious offences as he grows older. He eventually becomes a don and presents himself to the public as a philanthropic businessman.

Muthukrishnan is taken under Deenadayalan's wing. Despite this, he has a strong sense of justice and is regarded as a protector of the poor and oppressed. His wife Lakshmi and daughter Radha have no idea about his unlawful operations. However, as he experiences treachery from people close to him, his work begins to have an influence on his family.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

The soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[2]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Sandana Malarin Sundara Vadivil"Alangudi SomuS. P. Balasubrahmanyam4:15
2."Mottu Vitta Vasanai"VairamuthuP. Jayachandran, S. Janaki4:35
3."Muthu Rathina Chithiram"Alangudi SomuS. Janaki4:30
4."Geethai Solla Kannan"Alangudi SomuT. M. Soundararajan4:11
Total length:17:31

Release and reception[edit | edit source]

Garuda Saukiyama was released on 25 February 1982.[3] Thiraignani of Kalki negatively reviewed the film, criticising its similarities to The Godfather (1972).[4] The film became a box-office bomb.[5]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "221-230". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 19 March 2018. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
  2. ↑ "Garudaa Sowkyama Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by M S Viswanathan". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 12 June 2021. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
  3. ↑ "நடிகர் திலகம் சிவாஜி கணேசன் அவர்கள் நடித்த படங்களின் பட்டியல்". Lakshman Sruthi (in தமிழ்). Archived from the original on 14 August 2016. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  4. ↑ திரைஞானி (14 March 1982). "கருடா சௌக்கியமா?". Kalki (in தமிழ்). p. 59. Retrieved 21 April 2023 – via Internet Archive.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  5. ↑ Krishnaswamy, N. (23 October 1987). "Authentic". The Indian Express. p. 5. Retrieved 15 March 2022 – via Google News Archive.

External links[edit | edit source]

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