Chatriyan

Plot

ACP Panneer Selvam alias Sathriyan, an honest cop, gathers enough evidence against a local goon named Arumai Nayagam alias Annachi for his involvement in illegal activities. Annachi is sent to prison but avenges his arrest by killing Sathriyan's wife Jaya.

Consequently, Sathriyan quits the police force and takes care of his children, while renting an apartment. Banu, the apartment owner's granddaughter, gets introduced to Sathriyan's children and starts mingling with them. She eventually falls in love with Sathriyan and learns about his tragic childhood and meeting Jaya.

Meanwhile, Annachi is released from prison and realizes that he does not carry the same respect as he used to before going to prison. His anger against Sathriyan does not cease. Annachi challenges Sathriyan to join the police and fight him again. Sathriyan initially rejects the offer. Annachi tries to provoke Sathriyan by attacking his home and son. Out of frustration over his son's attack, Sathriyan joins the police and fights Annachi, who gets defeated by Sathriyan after an intense hand-to-hand combat.

Cast

• Vijayakanth as ACP Panneer Selvam alias Sathriyan
  • Master Vishnuvardhan as a young Sathriyan
• Bhanupriya as Banu
• Thilakan as Arumai Nayagam alias Annachi
• V. K. Ramasamy as Banu's grandfather and Sathriyan's house owner
• Vijayakumar as Sathriyan's godfather
• A. V. Ramanan as ASP Ramanan
• Delhi Ganesh as Jaya's father
• Ajay Rathnam as John Swaminathan
• Veeraraghavan as Dileep
• Vincent Roy as Manibharathi
• Kutty Padmini
• Baby Aarthi as Preethi
• Revathi as Jaya, Sathriyan's wife (cameo appearance)

Production

Chatriyan is the first film produced by Aalayam Productions.

Soundtrack

The music was scored by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics written by Vaali. The song "Maalayil Yaaro" is set in Suddhadhanyasi raga. The song "Pootukkal Pottalum" was inspired by "My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music.

Track listing

Release and reception

Chathriyan was released on 17 October 1990 alongside other major releases including Michael Madana Kama Rajan, Mallu Vetti Minor, Avasara Police 100, Sirayil Sila Raagangal, En Kadhal Kanmani, Amman Kovil Thiruvizha and Pudhupaattu. C. R. K. of Kalki praised the film for crisp dialogues, subtle emotions and cinematography.

In other media

The Tamil film Theri (2016) was noted for its similarities to this film.

References

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