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Romantic thriller

Isai (2015): Cast & Plot

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Isai is a 2015 romantic thriller starring Sathyaraj as Vetriselvan, S. J. Suryah and Meera Chopra. It runs 3 hours 10 minutes.

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Isai (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
3h 10m (190 min)
Genres
Thriller , Romance , Drama
Original language
Tamil
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Isai About?

The premise of Isai without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A once-successful veteran is envious of the success that his one-time assistant as a music director and plots to bring him down by ruining both his career and life.

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Cast & crew

Isai Cast & Characters

Sathyaraj leads the cast as Vetriselvan, with S. J. Suryah as A. K. Shiva and Meera Chopra as Madhu (Cameo Appearance).

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Plot

Isai Plot Summary

What happens in Isai from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Vetriselvan [Sathyaraj] is celebrated as an established and old-fashioned music director whose work commands respect and affection from fans and peers alike, often hailed as the greatest musician of his time. He stands as a stable pillar of tradition in a rapidly changing industry. Opposite him, the younger A. K. Shiva [S. J. Suryah], initially working as his assistant, borrows from that tradition but also embraces a bold, modern approach by introducing synthesizers and new techniques that instantly draw attention from music lovers. This fresh sound quickly elevates Shiva to the top, and he goes on to establish his own studio, carving out his own path to fame.

Full summary

The whole story of Isai, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Isai?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the veteran music director revered as the greatest musician in the film?

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FAQ

Isai FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Isai, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Isai?

Isai runs 3 hours 10 minutes (190 minutes).

When was Isai released?

Isai was released on January 30, 2015.

Who is in the cast of Isai?

Isai stars Sathyaraj as Vetriselvan, S. J. Suryah as A. K. Shiva and Meera Chopra as Madhu (Cameo Appearance), among 12 credited actors.

Does Isai have a post-credit scene?

No. Isai has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Isai in?

The original language of Isai is Tamil.

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