Sathuran
Sathuran (transl. Smart City Dweller) is a 2015 Tamil language action thriller film directed by Rajeev Prasad, a former associate of Suresh Krissna.[1] The film stars Rajaji and Varsha Bollamma in the lead roles.[2]
Sathuran | |
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Directed by | Rajeev Prasad |
Produced by | P. Ponnusamy |
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Music by | A. K. Rishal |
Cinematography | Monikumar G |
Edited by | Suresh Urs |
Production company | Kuberan Cinemas |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Cast
- Rajaji as Dheena
- Varsha Bollamma as Janani
- Raju Easwaran as Pasupathy
- Kaali Venkat as Kumar
- Bava Lakshmanan
- Krishna
- Devaraj
- Vijay Muthu
- Krishnamoorthy
- Shekar
Production
Director Prasad worked under Suresh Krissna for the film Baashha (1995).[1] Rajaji, who was last seen in Moodar Koodam, was cast as the director Prasad felt that his look prevented the audience from figuring act the former's next move.[2] Bangalore-based Varsha Bollamma was cast as the heroine of the film while Monikumar G who worked as a cinematographer in Maryan and as an assistant cinematographer in Slumdog Millionaire and Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, was signed as the cinematographer. Much of the film takes place during the night.[2]
Release
The Times of India gave the film two out of five stars and wrote that "But if only had the execution been better, we would have been treated to a thrilling genre film" while praising the cinematography work and attention getting plot.[3] A critic from Maalai Malar praised the screenplay, cinemaotgprahy, and music, but criticized the long climax.[1]
References
- "சதுரன்". maalaimalar.com (in Tamil). October 9, 2015.
- "A crime thriller that takes place in the night - Times of India". The Times of India.
- "Sathuran Movie Review {2/5}: Critic Review of Sathuran by Times of India". The Times of India.