| Saadhu | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | P. Vasu |
| Produced by | Meera Vidyasagar |
| Written by | P. Vasu |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
| Cinematography | M. C. Sekar |
| Edited by | P. Mohan Raj |
Production company | Eashwara Chandra Combines |
Release date |
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Running time | 130 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Saadhu (transl. Naive) is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by P. Vasu, starring Arjun and Raveena Tandon, with Vijayakumar, Goundamani and Radha Ravi in supporting roles. The film marked the debut of Raveena Tandon in Tamil cinema.[1] It was released on 22 July 1994 and became a hit at the box office.[2][3]
Plot[edit | edit source]
Sathyamoorthy lives with his mother and grandfather in the Boat Club area. He earns a degree with first class honors. A notorious local rowdy, Narayanan, eyes the property where Sathyamoorthy lives, and trouble begins when his son threatens Sathyamoorthy’s family. After a violent confrontation, Sathyamoorthy’s grandfather dies, and he and his mother are forced to relocate.
In their new surroundings, Sathyamoorthy’s mother finds work and encourages him to find better prospects. Later events involve riots, wrongful arrest, and struggles with local criminal factions. Sathyamoorthy eventually decides to confront the gang to end the violence, encouraging reform through political candidacy before uncovering further betrayals and ultimately facing justice.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Arjun as Sathyamoorthy (Sakthi)
- Jayabharathi as Sathyamoorthy's mother
- Raveena Tandon as Selvi
- Vijayakumar as Master
- Goundamani as Anjukolai Aarumugam/Aarukolai Aarumugam
- Radha Ravi as Vibhuthi Veeramuthu
- Rajeev as Police Inspector Krishnamoorthi
- Sethu Vinayagam as Minister Neelakandan
- Mohan Raj as Narayanan
- Kavitha as Police commissioner
- Y. Vijaya as Narayanan's wife
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics by Vaali.[4]
| No. | Title | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ammamma Unnai" | K. J. Yesudas | 4:44 |
| 2. | "Ithayame Oh" | K. S. Chithra | 6:35 |
| 3. | "Oorariya Pereduththa" | Mano, K. S. Chithra | 5:00 |
| 4. | "Padikirom" | Mano, Swarnalatha, Arunmozhi | 5:40 |
| 5. | "Vitta Mochile" | Mano, Swarnalatha | 4:54 |
| Total length: | 26:53 | ||
Reception[edit | edit source]
Malini Mannath of The Indian Express wrote "Vasu has managed to infuse freshness in his screenplay and keeps the viewer's attention engaged for most of the time".[5] R. P. R. of Kalki praised Arjun's performance and Rajeev's characterisation but panned the film for showing violence and then ending the film with a message against non-violence.[6]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Have Always Enjoyed Doing Movies from South, Says Raveena Tandon". News18. 9 March 2021. Archived from the original on 14 February 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
- ↑ "Sadhu (1994)". Cinesouth. Archived from the original on 13 October 2009. Retrieved 17 April 2012.
- ↑ "Saadhu". The Indian Express. 22 July 1994. p. 6. Retrieved 15 February 2023 – via Google News Archive.
- ↑ "Saadhu". JioSaavn. Archived from the original on 18 February 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
- ↑ Mannath, Malini (29 July 1994). "Rage of innocence". The Indian Express. p. 6. Archived from the original on 3 June 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2023 – via Google News Archive.
- ↑ ஆர். பி. ஆர். (14 August 1994). "சினிமாவுக்குப் போறீங்களா..?" (PDF). Kalki (in தமிழ்). pp. 24–26. Retrieved 26 February 2024 – via Internet Archive.