''Sakthivel '' is a 1994 Indian

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-language action drama film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. The film stars

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, Kanaka and Vijayakumar. Produced by M. Saravanan and M. Balasubramanian of

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, it was released on 14 April 1994 coinciding with Tamil New Year.

Plot

Sakthivel is an honest head constable and has a daughter, Lalli. One day, he beats a politician's son. He is subsequently promoted as a Sub-inspector but he is transferred to a ruthless village. A feud between Pannaiyar and Chairman divides the village in half and every day many villagers die.

Cast

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by

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Reception

Malini Mannath of ''

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'' wrote, "Ravikumar has woven a tale that may not be all exciting but is nevertheless neatly told." K. Vijiyan of '' New Sunday Times'' gave a positive review, saying that the film had good elements "a good story, meaningful dialogue, humour, good acting and drama".

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* {{AVM Productions 1990s Indian films 1990s Tamil-language films 1994 action drama films 1994 films AVM Productions films Films directed by K. S. Ravikumar Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja Films with screenplays by K. S. Ravikumar Indian action drama films Tamil-language Indian films