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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name          = Sishya
| name          = Sishya
| image          =
| director      = [[Selvaa (director)|Selvaa]]
| caption        =
| writer        = Selvaa
| director      = [[Selva (director)|Selva]]
| producer      = Tharangai V. Sunder<br />Tharangai V. Chandrasekhar
| producer      = Tharangai V. Sunder,<br>Tharangai V. Chandrasekhar
| starring      = [[Karthik (actor)|Karthik]]<br />[[Roshini (actress)|Roshini]]
| writer        = Selva
| screenplay    =
| story          =
| starring      = [[Karthik (actor)|Karthik]]<br>[[Roshini (actress)|Roshini]]
| music          = [[Deva (composer)|Deva]]
| cinematography = B. Bhalamurugan
| cinematography = B. Bhalamurugan
| editing        = N. Rajoo
| editing        = N. Rajoo
| music          = [[Deva (composer)|Deva]]
| studio        = Sri Rajakaali Amman Cine Arts
| studio        = Sri Rajakaali Amman Cine Arts
| distributor    =
| released      = {{Film date|df=yes|1997|4|27|ref1=}}
| released      = 25 April 1997
| country        = India
| country        = India
| runtime        = 142 minutes
| runtime        = 142 minutes
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}}
}}


'''''Sishya''''' is a 1997 [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[romantic comedy]] film directed by [[Selva (director)|Selva]]. The film stars [[Karthik (actor)|Karthik]] and [[Roshini (actress)|Roshini]]. The film, produced by Tharangai V. Sunder, had musical score by [[Deva (composer)|Deva]]. The film was a flop at the box office.<ref>https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/sishya.html#cast</ref>
'''''Sishya''''' ({{Translation|Disciple}}) is a 1997 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[romantic comedy]] film directed by [[Selvaa (director)|Selvaa]]. The film stars [[Karthik (actor)|Karthik]] and [[Roshini (actress)|Roshini]] and was released on 27 April 1997.<ref>{{Cite web |title=சிஷ்யா / Sishya (1997) |url=https://screen4screen.com/movies/sishya |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114070713/https://screen4screen.com/movies/sishya |archive-date=14 January 2024 |access-date=14 January 2024 |website=Screen 4 Screen}}</ref> It was a box office failure.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chelvaa |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=6006380&cid=2408 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140331145742mp_/http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=6006380&cid=2408 |archive-date=31 March 2014 |access-date=16 May 2025 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref>


==Plot==
== Plot ==
Shruti ([[Roshini (actress)|Roshini]]), the daughter of a minister, flees to Chennai from Delhi where she falls in love with Aravindan ([[Karthik (actor)|Karthik]]). But fate separates the couple when the C.B.I ([[Nizhalgal Ravi]]) finds her and sends her back to Delhi.
{{more plot|date=January 2024}}
Shruti, the daughter of ex prime minister, flees from Delhi to Chennai, where she falls in love with Aravindan. However, fate intervenes when the [[Central Bureau of Investigation|CBI]] locates her and sends her back to Delhi.


==Cast==
== Cast ==
{{colbegin}}
{{Cast listing|
*[[Karthik (actor)|Karthik]] as Aravind
*[[Karthik (actor)|Karthik]] as Aravind
*[[Roshini (actress)|Roshini]] as Shruti / Anu
*[[Roshini (actress)|Roshini]] as Shruti / Anu
*[[Goundamani]] as Aravind's friend
*[[Goundamani]] as Aravind's friend
*[[Manivannan]] as Police inspector Malachamy
*[[Manivannan]] as Police inspector Malachamy
*[[Visu]] as Aadhimoolam
*[[Visu]] as Aadhimoolam
*[[Sonia (actress)|Sonia]] as Anu, Aadhimoolam's daughter
*[[Thyagu (actor)|Thyagu]]
*[[Thyagu (actor)|Thyagu]]
*[[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]]
*[[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]]
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*[[Vichu Vishwanath]]
*[[Vichu Vishwanath]]
*[[LIC Narasimhan]]
*[[LIC Narasimhan]]
* [[Vichithra]] as Special appearance
*[[Vichithra]] as Special appearance in "O Lamba" song
{{Colend}}
 
==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name      = Sishya
| type      = Soundtrack
| artist    = [[Deva (composer)|Deva]]
| cover      =
| alt        =
| released  = 1997
| recorded  = 1997
| venue      =
| studio    =
| genre      = [[Soundtrack]]
| length    = 23:17
| label      = Five Star Audio
| producer  = [[Deva (composer)|Deva]]
| prev_title = [[Vaimaye Vellum]]
| prev_year  = 1997
| next_title = [[Kadhal Palli]]
| next_year  = 1997
}}
}}


The soundtrack of the film was composed by [[Deva (composer)|Deva]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/sishya/8Hxn6YUKBak_ |title=Sishya songs |website=JioSaavn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.starmusiq.fun/movies/sishya-1997-tamil-movie-songs-1594-starmusiq-download.html |title=Sishya (1997) Tamil Movie Songs Download & Listen to MP3 Music By Deva |website=starmusiq.fun |access-date=2019-09-07}}</ref>
== Soundtrack ==
The soundtrack was composed by [[Deva (composer)|Deva]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sishya |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/sishya/2dkSOYL,ipY_ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106115305/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/sishya/2dkSOYL,ipY_ |archive-date=6 January 2023 |access-date=26 June 2023 |website=[[JioSaavn]]|date=14 November 1996 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Arunachalam – Sishya – Tamil Audio CD by Deva |url=https://mossymart.com/product/arunachalam-sishya-tamil-audio-cd-by-deva/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329041937/https://mossymart.com/product/arunachalam-sishya-tamil-audio-cd-by-deva/ |archive-date=29 March 2023 |access-date=26 June 2023 |website=Mossymart}}</ref>


{{tracklist
{{tracklist
| headline       = Track list
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column   = Artist(s)
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length   = 23:17
| total_length = 23:17
| title1         = Yaro Azhaithadhu  
| title1 = Yaro Azhaithadhu
| extra1         = [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], [[Uma Ramanan]]
| extra1 = [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], [[Uma Ramanan]]
| lyrics1         = Palani Barathi
| lyrics1 = [[Palani Barathi]]
| length1         = 5:20
| length1 = 5:20
| title2         = Apollo Apollo
| title2 = Apollo Apollo
| extra2         = [[Swarnalatha]], [[Karthik (actor)|Karthik]]
| extra2 = [[Swarnalatha]], [[Karthik (actor)|Karthik]]
| lyrics2         = Vaasan
| lyrics2 = Vaasan
| length2         = 4:56
| length2 = 4:56
| title3         = Thigu Thigura
| title3 = Thigu Thigura
| extra3         = [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]]
| extra3 = [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]]
| lyrics3         = Palani Barathi
| lyrics3 = Palani Barathi
| length3         = 5:04
| length3 = 5:04
| title4         = O Lamba
| title4 = O Lamba
| extra4         = [[Sabesh–Murali|Sabesh]], Gopal Rao
| extra4 = [[Sabesh–Murali|Sabesh]], Gopal Rao
| lyrics4         = Palani Barathi
| lyrics4 = Palani Barathi
| length4         = 4:46
| length4 = 4:46
| title5         = Bombay Dyeing
| title5 = Bombay Dyeing
| extra5         = [[S. Janaki]], [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]]
| extra5 = [[S. Janaki]], [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]]
| lyrics5         = Vaasan
| lyrics5 = Vaasan
| length5         = 3:11
| length5 = 3:11
}}
}}
== Critical reception ==
K. N. Vijiyan of ''[[New Straits Times]]'' wrote, "All in all, humour is a strong element in [''Sishya'']. That alone saves the movie from being a mediocre effort".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Vijiyan |first=K. N. |date=17 May 1997 |title=When a PM's daughter falls in love |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=6PxOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=GRUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3924%2C2114492 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240610102635/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=6PxOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=GRUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3924%2C2114492 |archive-date=10 June 2024 |access-date=26 June 2023 |work=[[New Straits Times]] |pages=27 |via=[[Google News Archive]]}}</ref>


==Reception==
== References ==
K. N. Vijiyan of ''New Straits Times'' wrote "All in all, humour is a strong element in Sisya. That alone saves the movie from being a mediocre effort".
 
==References==
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==External links==
== External links ==
* [http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/movies/sishya.html ''Sishya''] at oneindia entertainment
* {{IMDb title}}
{{Selva (director)}}
{{Selva (director)}}


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Latest revision as of 03:15, 21 March 2026

Sishya
Directed bySelvaa
Produced byTharangai V. Sunder
Tharangai V. Chandrasekhar
Written bySelvaa
StarringKarthik
Roshini
Music byDeva
CinematographyB. Bhalamurugan
Edited byN. Rajoo
Production
company
Sri Rajakaali Amman Cine Arts
Release date
  • 27 April 1997 (1997-04-27)
Running time
142 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Sishya (transl. Disciple) is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by Selvaa. The film stars Karthik and Roshini and was released on 27 April 1997.[1] It was a box office failure.[2]

Plot[edit | edit source]

Shruti, the daughter of ex prime minister, flees from Delhi to Chennai, where she falls in love with Aravindan. However, fate intervenes when the CBI locates her and sends her back to Delhi.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

The soundtrack was composed by Deva.[3][4]

Track listing
No. TitleSinger(s) Length
1. "Yaro Azhaithadhu"  Hariharan, Uma Ramanan 5:20
2. "Apollo Apollo"  Swarnalatha, Karthik 4:56
3. "Thigu Thigura"  Hariharan 5:04
4. "O Lamba"  Sabesh, Gopal Rao 4:46
5. "Bombay Dyeing"  S. Janaki, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 3:11
Total length:
 23:17

Critical reception[edit | edit source]

K. N. Vijiyan of New Straits Times wrote, "All in all, humour is a strong element in [Sishya]. That alone saves the movie from being a mediocre effort".[5]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "சிஷ்யா / Sishya (1997)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
  2. ↑ "Chelvaa". Sify. Archived from the original on 31 March 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
  3. ↑ "Sishya". JioSaavn. 14 November 1996. Archived from the original on 6 January 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  4. ↑ "Arunachalam – Sishya – Tamil Audio CD by Deva". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  5. ↑ Vijiyan, K. N. (17 May 1997). "When a PM's daughter falls in love". New Straits Times. p. 27. Archived from the original on 10 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2023 – via Google News Archive.

External links[edit | edit source]

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