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''Sevagan'' ( ) is a 1992 Indian
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written, directed and produced by Arjun in his directorial debut. The film stars him and
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in supporting roles. It was released on 5 June 1992 and became a box office success.


Plot

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Sanjay is transferred to a new city and locks horns with Sabapathy, a corrupt minister. Sabapathy is involved in liquor smuggling, procuring and
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. Sabapathy gets enraged after Sanjay destroys his business, so he kills Sanjay's wife Anjali. Sanjay's mentor Satyamoorthy, a politician, is also killed by Sabapathy. An enraged Sanjay finally kills Sabapathy and surrenders to the court. The court releases Sanjay as an act of self-defense and Sanjay returns to duty.


Cast


Production

''Sevagan'' marks the directorial debut of Arjun. As his acting career was floundering and stopped receiving offers from directors, Arjun himself decided to direct, produce and star in a film which became ''Sevagan''.


Soundtrack

The music was composed by Maragadha Mani, with lyrics written by
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Release and reception

''Sevagan'' was released on 5 June 1992. RSP of ''
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'' gave the film a mixed review, citing "the narration lacks depth ..Kushboo has been wasted. Captain Raju fails to impress only the first song bears Maragadha Mani's stamp" and praised the stunt sequences. The film was a success, and revitalised Arjun's career.


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* {{Arjun Sarja 1990s Indian films 1990s police films 1990s Tamil-language films 1992 action films 1992 directorial debut films 1992 films Fictional portrayals of the Tamil Nadu Police Films about corruption in India Films directed by Arjun Sarja Films scored by M. M. Keeravani Indian action films Indian films about revenge Indian police films Tamil-language action films Tamil-language Indian films