''Sullan'' is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language

action film Action film is a film genre in which the protagonist is thrust into a series of events that typically involve violence and physical feats. The genre tends to feature a mostly resourceful hero struggling against incredible odds, which include lif ...

written and directed by Ramana. It stars

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, along with Sindhu Tolani,

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and

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among others. The film was composed by

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. The film was opened on 23 July 2004 to negative reviews from the film critics.

Plot

Subramani, known as Sullan among his friends, is the son of Mani, a corporation garbage lorry driver. A first-year college student, his only objective in life is to have fun with his friends. He falls in love with Kavya. Soori is a moneylender who charges atrocious rates and then goes after those who fail to pay him back. When Soori's actions start to affect Sullan's family and friends, he strikes back.

Cast

as Subramani (Sullan) * Sindhu Tolani as Kavya *

as Mani, Sullan's father *

as Soori *

as Karpagam *

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* Thennavan * Muthukaalai *

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(special appearance)

Soundtrack

Soundtrack was composed by

and lyrics written by Arivumathi, Pa. Vijay, Kabilan, Na. Muthukumar and Yugabharathi. The music received mixed reviews.

Critical reception

''Indiaglitz'' wrote "weak screenplay and poor characterization makes ' ullan, a big disappointment". ''Sify'' wrote "Ramana's narrative and script are absurd and his attempt to make Dhanush a superstar material has failed miserably. Sullan is all sound and no fury". B. Balaji wrote "With such over-the-top situations and graphics-filled stunts, the fight sequences in Sullaan look like they belong in a cartoon!". ''Chennai Online'' wrote "Director Ramana, who gave a success with his debut film 'Thirumalai', seems to lose control over his script, characters and artistes from the early scenes itself. The whole scenario being crass and loud, subtlety seems to be the last thing on the director's mind."

References

External links

* 2004 films 2000s action drama films 2000s masala films 2000s Tamil-language films Films scored by Vidyasagar Indian action drama films {{2000s-Tamil-film-stub