Saguni (2012): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Saguni is a 2012 drama directed by Shankar Dayal.N, starring Karthi as Kamalakannan, Santhanam and Prakash Raj. It runs 2 hours 30 minutes and earned $122,345 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 30m (150 min)
- Director
- Shankar Dayal.N
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
-
Tamil - Studio
- Dream Warrior Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Saguni About?
The premise of Saguni without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Saguni is a Tamil political satire directed by Shankar Dayal, starring Karthi and Pranitha in the leading roles. The film also features Santhanam, Roja, Prakash Raj, Raadhika Sarathkumar, and Nassar in supporting parts. It tells a story centered around political intrigue and satire. Released on June 22, 2012, along with its Telugu dubbed version titled Sakuni, the film received a mixed reception from critics.
Saguni Cast & Characters
Karthi leads the cast as Kamalakannan, with Santhanam as Appadhurai Rajini and Prakash Raj as Boopathi. Directed by Shankar Dayal.N; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Shankar Dayal.N
- Karthi as Kamalakannan
-
Santhanam as Appadhurai Rajini -
Prakash Raj as Boopathi -
Nassar as Nelly Saami
Also Starring in Saguni
· 16 more- Pranitha Subhash Sreedevi
- Kota Srinivasa Rao Perumal
- Manobala
- Delhi Ganesh
- Roja Selvamani Sreedevi's mother
- Chandramohan
- Radikaa Sarathkumar
- Andrea Jeremiah Andrea
- Devadarshini
- Kiran Rathod Vasundhara Devi
- Anushka Shetty
- Meera Krishnan
- Chitra Lakshmanan
- V. S. Raghavan
- Nellai Siva
- Blade Shankar
Saguni Plot Summary
What happens in Saguni 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
Against a charged political backdrop, the film traces a web of power, loyalty, and ambition in Tamil Nadu. In a decisive MLA meeting, the IRP party picks veteran Satyamoorthy as Chief Minister, only for a scandal to erupt when a cadre circulates a video that allegedly shows him in a promiscuous act. The public shuns him, and in the fallout, Satyamoorthy and his family are driven to despair. This tragedy unfolds as a calculated move engineered by the party’s influential minister Boopathi Prakash Raj, who has waited twenty years for a direct shot at the top post. Two days after the funeral, Boopathi pulls off a dramatic by-election win in Karaikudi, seizes the Chief Minister’s chair, and consolidates power through a maze of manipulation that shadows the political landscape.
Full summary
The whole story of Saguni, scene by scene
Saguni Box Office
Saguni grossed $122,345 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$122.3K
- International
- $122.3K
Saguni Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Saguni.
How Well Do You Know Saguni?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who becomes the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at the end of the film?
Saguni Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Sakuni” and “Rowdy Leader”.
- Also known as
-
- Sakuni
- Rowdy Leader
- Loafer 2
- Leader
Seen Saguni?
Saguni FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Saguni, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Saguni?
Saguni runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).
When was Saguni released?
Saguni was released on June 22, 2012.
Who directed Saguni?
Saguni was directed by Shankar Dayal.N.
Who is in the cast of Saguni?
Saguni stars Karthi as Kamalakannan, Santhanam as Appadhurai Rajini and Prakash Raj as Boopathi, among 20 credited actors.
How much did Saguni make at the box office?
Saguni grossed $122,345 worldwide.
Does Saguni have a post-credit scene?
No. Saguni has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Saguni in?
The original language of Saguni is Tamil.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
