Priya (1978): Cast & Plot
Priya is a 1978 action drama directed by S. P. Muthuraman, starring Rajinikanth as Ganesh, Sridevi and Major Sundarrajan.
- Released
- Director
- S. P. Muthuraman
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Tamil - After the credits
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What Is Priya About?
The premise of Priya without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A leading film actress is controlled by her producer who even refuses to let her get married. Therefore, she seeks the help of a lawyer to get rid of her producer.
Priya Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- actress
Priya Cast & Characters
Rajinikanth leads the cast as Ganesh, with Sridevi and Major Sundarrajan. Directed by S. P. Muthuraman; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director S. P. Muthuraman
- Rajinikanth as Ganesh
- Sridevi
- Major Sundarrajan
- Ambareesh
Also Starring in Priya
· 3 moreMore from S. P. Muthuraman
More films directed by S. P. Muthuraman: Pandiyan, Athisaya Piravi, Raja Chinna Roja and Dharmathin Thalaivan.
Priya Plot Summary
What happens in Priya from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ganesh Rajinikanth is a lawyer who specializes in rescuing kidnapped people without paying ransoms, and he also works as a part-time stage actor. The story follows his calm, methodical approach to danger as he becomes entwined in a high-stakes case that tests both his ethics and his heart. When Priya Sridevi—a renowned movie star—seeks his help to free herself from a producer, Janardhan, and her domineering uncle, Kaalimuthu, Ganesh steps in not just as a guardian but as a potential ally who can shape her fate.
Full summary
The whole story of Priya, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Priya?
10 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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Priya Also Known As
Also known as “ಪ್ರಿಯಾ”.
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- ಪ್ರಿಯಾ
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Priya FAQ: Cast, Release Date & Director
Release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Priya, each answered in a sentence.
When was Priya released?
Priya was released on December 22, 1978.
Who directed Priya?
Priya was directed by S. P. Muthuraman.
More films by S. P. Muthuraman Who is in the cast of Priya?
Priya stars Rajinikanth as Ganesh, Sridevi and Major Sundarrajan, among 7 credited actors.
Does Priya have a post-credit scene?
No. Priya has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Priya in?
The original language of Priya is Tamil.
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