''Idhuthanda Sattam'' () is a 1992 Indian

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crime action film directed by

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. The film stars R. Sarathkumar,

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and Aamani. It was released on 29 May 1992.

Plot

Selvaraj, an upright police officer, takes charge as a SP in a new area and he settles down there with his daughter Meena. A woman inspector Amudha helps him. Selvaraj challenges a notorious man Gurusami and his henchmen Kaali, Dharma and Soori to punish them. Amudha is intrigued by Selvaraj and he tells her about his tragic past. In the past, Selvaraj lived happily with his wife Lakshmi, newborn baby and his father-in-law, the judge Venugopal. During the

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festival, they all witnessed a murder committed by the rowdy Gurusami. Gurusami sent his henchmen to kill Selvaraj's family. During the confrontation, Lakshmi and Venugopal were murdered, while Selvaraj was seriously injured and his baby spared. Gurusami was later sentenced to the death penalty but he managed to be released thanks to his henchmen. Selvaraj is now determined to punish them.

Cast

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by Sangeetha Rajan, with lyrics written by Muthulingam and Piraisoodan.

Reception

RSP of ''

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'' gave the film a positive review citing "the dialogue is crisp and meaningful, Senthinathan's direction noteworthy. Sangeetha Rajan's music is average. R. Sarathkumar flexes his muscles well. Rekha is quite satisfactory in a small role".

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* {{Senthilnathan 1990s crime action films 1990s Indian films 1990s Tamil-language films 1992 films Fictional portrayals of the Tamil Nadu Police Films directed by Senthilnathan Films scored by S. P. Venkatesh Indian crime action films Tamil-language Indian films