Sathyam (2008 film)

Infobox_Film
name = Sathyam

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caption = Vishal Krishna portrayed in "Sathyam"
director = A. Rajasekhar
writer = A. Rajasekhar
cinematographer = R. D. Rajasekhar
starring = Vishal Krishna
Nayantara
Upendra
Bramanandam
Kota Srinivasa Rao
Ali
Ravi Kale
Premji Amaren
Sudha Chandran
producer = Vikram Krishna
music = Harris Jayaraj
distributor =
released = August 14, 2008
runtime =
language = Tamil
budget = 27 crores

"Sathyam" ("Salute" in Telugu) is a Tamil film, simultaneously shot in Telugu, directed by debutante A. Rajasekhar, an associate of Suresh Krishna. [http://entertainment.oneindia.in/movies/regional/telugu/top-stories/vishal-desanikokkadu-111206.html] The film stars Vishal Krishna and he dons the role of a cop for the first time. Nayantara plays the female lead role, while Kannada filmdom Superstar, Realstar Upendra plays the role of the antagonist. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Harris Jeyaraj. The film released on August 15, 2008 coinciding with Independence Day. The film is produced by Vikram Krishna,Vishal's brother.

Plot

Sathyam begins with Sathyam(Vishal) an assistant police commisioner rescuing a hooligan from encounter thirsty cops, only to arrest him later. He reminds his fellow cops that a cop's duty is to kill crime not criminals. Sathyam meets his first challenge in tracking a mysterious killer of three ministers. In the process, he finds the culprit Manickvel(Upendra), only to receive a rude shock to know his identity.

For, the murderer is none other than a former police officer, who inspired Sathyam to take the cop job. Revealing the reason behind his change of mind, the ex-cop says that he is on a killing spree as he failed to set right things in khakhi uniform.

Sathyam, who throws a challenge at his mentor that he would use the power of law to put the wrongdoers behind the bars, vows to throw light on the illegal activities of the Police minister (Kota Srinivasa Rao), who aims at the Chief Minister post.

In the meantime, the protagonist also has a romantic episode with Deivanayaki (Nayantara), a TV journalist. This begins with Deivanayaki sueing the locality's children through their parents. The children swear vengeance through a 'gangleader' who happens to be none other than Sathyam himself. The 'gang' succeeds by making their rival a laughing stock with multiple pranks. Nevertheless the female does recognize Sathyam's tenderness at heart and falls for him.Sathyam too falls in love thereafter.

During his attempts to establish truth, Sathyam faces various troubles. He realises power may come as a hinderance in a successful cop's path to victory. However, he proves that truth alone will triumph always.

Production

Development

Vishal Krishna has been training hard for this role, pumping iron. He has also sported a neat short-cropped hairstyle to look like a serious law-abiding police official. This is the first time he is undergoing image makeover for a film in order not to be stereotyped as an action hero. [http://www.musicindiaonline.com/n/i/tamil/3895/] Vishal's brother, Vikram Krishna Reddy, the film's producer, has revealed that the film is about police encounters, a very prominent issue regarding the laws of India. [http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/26707.html] Hence, the protagonist's role runs parallel to that of Surya Sivakumar's in "Kaaka Kaaka". [http://entertainment.oneindia.in/movies/regional/tamil/top-stories/vishal-sathyam-131206.html]

Casting

Trisha Krishnan was originally selected to do the lead role in Sathyam. [http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/28645.html] Later she was removed and the selection was then between Nayantara and Shriya Saran. At last, Nayantara was selected to play the female lead. [http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/31268.html]

Cast

Music

The 5 pieces were composed by Harris Jayaraj. The songs turned out to be well received. The movie was also a hit due to the music. This is Harris Jayaraj's 25th album.
*Aaradi Kaathe - Hariharan
*Ada Gada Gada - Premji Amaren
*Chellame Chellame - Balram, Bombay Jayashree, Sunitha Sarathy
*En Anbe - Sadhana Sargam, Benny Dayal
*Paal Pappaali - Naveen, Mahathi

External links

* [http://www.tnlmovie.com/html/Preview/sathyam.html Sathyam Movie Preview]
* [http://www.imayam.org/songs/radio/index.jsp?action=playlist&artist=Sathyam Listen To Songs Online]

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