Sathyam (2004): Cast & Plot
Sathyam is a 2004 action thriller directed by Vinayan, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran as Sanjiv Kumar, Anandaraj and Rajeev. It runs 2 hours 14 minutes.
Malayalam What Is Sathyam About?
The premise of Sathyam without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Sanjeev, desperate to secure his own promotion, illegally detains a retired police commissioner who has blocked his appointment. The commissioner, a seasoned officer, manages to escape captivity, vowing to expose Sanjeev's corruption and exact retribution. Their confrontation escalates as both men use their knowledge of the law and the underworld to outwit each other.
Sathyam Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- police
Sathyam Cast & Characters
Prithviraj Sukumaran leads the cast as Sanjiv Kumar, with Anandaraj as Mambally Mukundan Menon and Rajeev as Mambally Madhava Menon. Directed by Vinayan; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Vinayan
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Prithviraj Sukumaran as Sanjiv Kumar - Anandaraj as Mambally Mukundan Menon
- Rajeev as Mambally Madhava Menon
- Thilakan as Ayyappan Nair
Also Starring in Sathyam
· 11 more- Priyamani Sona
- Suresh Krishna Mambally Prakash Menon
- Taruni Sachdev Chinnukutty
- Lalu Alex Police Officer
- Kochu Preman Policeman
- Baburaj Mattancherry Martin
- Captain Raju Police Officer
- Kollam Thulasi Police Officer
- Venu Nagavalli Chief Minister
- Bindu Ramakrishnan Sanjiv's mother
- Aniyappan Sanjiv's Friend
More from Vinayan
More films directed by Vinayan: Pathonpatham Noottandu, Aakashaganga 2, Chalakkudikkaran Changathi and Little Superman.
Sathyam Plot Summary
What happens in Sathyam from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sanjeev Kumar is a police hopeful whose dream of joining the force stalls under the shadow of a powerful rival. The obstacle is Mambally Mukundan Menon, a police chief with deep political and underground links, driven by a personal vendetta against Sanjeev’s father, Ayyappan Nair. When the tension peaks, Sanjeev moves boldly and locks Mukundan in a secret location, turning a moment of desperation into a bold test of his resolve. Soon after, he finally earns a place as a Sub-Inspector near his hometown and earns praise for his relentless work in clamping down on crime in the city.
Full summary
The whole story of Sathyam, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Sathyam?
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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What career does Sanjeev Kumar aspire to join at the beginning of the film?
Sathyam Also Known As
Also known as “Sathyam IPS”.
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- Sathyam IPS
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Sathyameva Jayathe, Sathru and Sathyam Mathrame Bodhippikku.
Sathyam FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Sathyam, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sathyam?
Sathyam runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).
When was Sathyam released?
Sathyam was released on August 27, 2004.
Who directed Sathyam?
Sathyam was directed by Vinayan.
More films by Vinayan Who is in the cast of Sathyam?
Sathyam stars Prithviraj Sukumaran as Sanjiv Kumar, Anandaraj as Mambally Mukundan Menon and Rajeev as Mambally Madhava Menon, among 15 credited actors.
Does Sathyam have a post-credit scene?
No. Sathyam has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Sathyam in?
The original language of Sathyam is Malayalam.
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