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Sakthi (1997)
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Add to a movie listSakthi is a 1997 Tamil drama film directed by R. Raghuraj, making his directorial debut. The film features Vineeth and Yuvarani in lead roles, with Nizhalgal Ravi, Vadivelu, Manorama, Sivakumar, Viji, Raadhika Sarathkumar and Vittal Rao playing supporting roles. The film, produced by K. T. Kunjumon, had musical score by R. Anandh and was released on 10 January 1997. The film bombed at the box-office.
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In the past, the young Seethalakshmi (Raadhika Sarathkumar) became pregnant but she didn't reveal the father's identity. To punish her, the village chief Periya Ayya (Vittal Rao) ordered her to live alone in a small hut and after the childbirth, he took her newborn son. Whereas, Dharmaraj (Sivakumar) and Varalakshmi (Viji) got married. Periya Ayya then sent the baby to another village.Actors
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